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Craig Robinson Says He's Quitting Comedy to Follow His 'True Calling' but There's Something More Going On — GeekTyrant
Craig Robinson, best known for playing the laid-back, keyboard-playing warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin on The Office , made a surprising announcement on Instagram that has fans scratching their heads because he says he's done with comedy. 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy,' Robinson said in a video post. 'But not for nothing. It's been an amazing run, and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger. So, thank you so much, I love you and stay tuned.' In the caption, he added: 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' That 'something huge' might be less of a dramatic life pivot and more of a carefully orchestrated marketing stunt. In addition to the Instagram posts, billboards have popped up across Los Angeles reading 'Craig Robinson Is Quitting Comedy,' not exactly the kind of grassroots farewell you'd expect from someone walking away from an entire career. Then there's the follow-up post, where he asked fans for small business advice: 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things,' Robinson wrote. 'I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.' Whatever's going on, it feels like there's a punchline coming, and I'm curious to see what this is all leading up to.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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‘The Office' Actor Craig Robinson Is ‘Officially Quitting Comedy' to Focus on His ‘True Calling': ‘I'm Following Something Bigger'
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy for good. In a recent video post on Instagram, 'The Office' actor revealed that he is giving up comedy to focus on 'something bigger.' In the caption of the post, he wrote, 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' More from Variety 'The Office' Star Rainn Wilson Says the Show Was a 'Struggle' After Steve Carell Left: 'We Knew it Was Coming For a Long Time' 'The Office' Star Jenna Fischer Says a One-Word Improvisation 'Got Me' the Role of Pam: It Was 'So Scary' Jenna Fischer Says the Later Seasons of 'The Office' Are 'Really Good' Despite 'Belief' that the Show Was 'Treading Water' After Steve Carell's Exit: 'There Were Still These Amazing Storylines' 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy,' Robinson said in the video. 'But not for nothing. It's been an amazing run, and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger. So, thank you so much, I love you and stay tuned.' Robinson teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up post, asking for advice about how to start a small business. He wrote in the caption, 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.' Robinson broke out playing warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin across 118 episodes of 'The Office.' Some of his other notable TV credits include 'The Cleveland Show,' 'American Dad,' 'Mr. Robot,' 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'Killing It' and 'Big Mouth.' On the film side, Robison has appeared in 'Hot Tub Time Machine,' 'This Is the End,' 'Sausage Party,' 'Dolemite Is My Name' and 'The Bad Guys.' Robinson still has a few projects on the horizon before stepping away from comedy. He will soon appear in the Netflix animated adventure 'In Your Dreams' and 'The Bad Guys 2.' Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Office' Actor Craig Robinson Is ‘Officially Quitting Comedy' to Focus on His ‘True Calling': ‘I'm Following Something Bigger'
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy for good. In a recent video post on Instagram, 'The Office' actor revealed that he is giving up comedy to focus on 'something bigger.' In the caption of the post, he wrote, 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' More from Variety 'The Office' Star Rainn Wilson Says the Show Was a 'Struggle' After Steve Carell Left: 'We Knew it Was Coming For a Long Time' 'The Office' Star Jenna Fischer Says a One-Word Improvisation 'Got Me' the Role of Pam: It Was 'So Scary' Jenna Fischer Says the Later Seasons of 'The Office' Are 'Really Good' Despite 'Belief' that the Show Was 'Treading Water' After Steve Carell's Exit: 'There Were Still These Amazing Storylines' 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy,' Robinson said in the video. 'But not for nothing. It's been an amazing run, and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger. So, thank you so much, I love you and stay tuned.' Robinson teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up post, asking for advice about how to start a small business. He wrote in the caption, 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.' Robinson broke out playing warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin across 118 episodes of 'The Office.' Some of his other notable TV credits include 'The Cleveland Show,' 'American Dad,' 'Mr. Robot,' 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'Killing It' and 'Big Mouth.' On the film side, Robison has appeared in 'Hot Tub Time Machine,' 'This Is the End,' 'Sausage Party,' 'Dolemite Is My Name' and 'The Bad Guys.' Robinson still has a few projects on the horizon before stepping away from comedy. He will soon appear in the Netflix animated adventure 'In Your Dreams' and 'The Bad Guys 2.' Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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- Yahoo
‘The Office' Actor Craig Robinson Is ‘Officially Quitting Comedy' to Focus on His ‘True Calling': ‘I'm Following Something Bigger'
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy for good. In a recent video post on Instagram, 'The Office' actor revealed that he is giving up comedy to focus on 'something bigger.' In the caption of the post, he wrote, 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' More from Variety 'The Office' Star Rainn Wilson Says the Show Was a 'Struggle' After Steve Carell Left: 'We Knew it Was Coming For a Long Time' 'The Office' Star Jenna Fischer Says a One-Word Improvisation 'Got Me' the Role of Pam: It Was 'So Scary' Jenna Fischer Says the Later Seasons of 'The Office' Are 'Really Good' Despite 'Belief' that the Show Was 'Treading Water' After Steve Carell's Exit: 'There Were Still These Amazing Storylines' 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy,' Robinson said in the video. 'But not for nothing. It's been an amazing run, and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger. So, thank you so much, I love you and stay tuned.' Robinson teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up post, asking for advice about how to start a small business. He wrote in the caption, 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.' Robinson broke out playing warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin across 118 episodes of 'The Office.' Some of his other notable TV credits include 'The Cleveland Show,' 'American Dad,' 'Mr. Robot,' 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'Killing It' and 'Big Mouth.' On the film side, Robison has appeared in 'Hot Tub Time Machine,' 'This Is the End,' 'Sausage Party,' 'Dolemite Is My Name' and 'The Bad Guys.' Robinson still has a few projects on the horizon before stepping away from comedy. He will soon appear in the Netflix animated adventure 'In Your Dreams' and 'The Bad Guys 2.' Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
News.com.au
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘I'm quitting': The Office's Craig Robinson walks away from comedy
The Office's Craig Robinson has announced he's stepping back from his comedy career – and fans are devastated. The Office actor and comedian sent shockwaves across social media by announcing his surprise exit. The 53-year-old former host of The Masked Dancer teased fans of his TV and stage departure, saying he's hanging up his comedy boots and moving on. Robinson – otherwise known as Darryl Philbin on The Office – posted a video on social media, looping his followers in on his 'life update'. 'I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge,' the Chicago native said. In the video, he said: 'Hey everybody. Just want you to hear it from me. I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing. 'It's been an amazing run, and y'all been amazing and wonderful. 'But I'm following something bigger. So, you know, thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned.' He added in a follow-up video: 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. 'I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.' Fans commented: 'I hope you're doing something in music, bro! Whatever you end up doing I'm sure it's gonna turn into gold.' A second vouched: 'This BETTER not be true!!! But you're looking great in the meantime!' A third penned: 'Whatever you do it will be sensational.' 'Now I feel honoured to have seen one of your last performances as a stand up comic!!!' exclaimed a fan. 'Thanks for some of the best laughs I've ever had. Your charisma is always unmatched,' praised another. The multi-talented star landed his first major role on the show and has gone on to appear across film and television in various comedic and presenting roles. The Office ran for 188 episodes, from 2005 to 2013 in the US. Even years later, the show is a fan favourite – and the show's followers were heartbroken when the series left Netflix. Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Craig began his career as a music teacher but broadened his horizons after taking stand-up classes at The Second City while still in school and his talent soon got recognised.
