Craig Robinson Filmography and Major Movie Roles
Craig Robinson is an American actor and comedian known for roles in comedy and drama films. His filmography includes over 60 film and television credits according to IMDb, with major theatrical releases spanning from the late 2000s to the present. His most recognized movie roles include Darryl Philbin in the film adaptation of The Office and supporting parts in high-grossing studio comedies.
Robinson's film work is concentrated in studio comedies and independent features. He has appeared in movies distributed by Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Paramount Pictures. His most commercially successful film appearances include the 2010 film Hot Tub Time Machine, which grossed over $64 million worldwide, and the 2014 film Get On Up, a biographical drama about James Brown.
Box Office Performance and Streaming Availability
According to Box Office Mojo, Craig Robinson's films have collectively grossed over $500 million worldwide at the theatrical box office. His highest-grossing individual film appearance is Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), followed by Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), which earned over $413 million globally. His more recent film work includes the 2022 film The Essentials, a horror comedy distributed by Shudder.
Streaming availability for Craig Robinson's movies has expanded significantly. As of the latest data, his films are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and HBO Max depending on regional licensing agreements. JustWatch lists over 20 Craig Robinson films currently available for streaming or rental across major platforms including Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play Movies.
Production Companies, Distribution, and Career Timeline
Key Studios and Distributors
Robinson's film projects have been produced and distributed by major entertainment companies including Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing, Paramount Pictures, and Lionsgate. His work with Universal Pictures includes the Hot Tub Time Machine franchise and Miss March (2009), which was produced by Fox Atomic and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Recent Projects and Independent Films
In recent years, Robinson has focused on independent and streaming-original films. He starred in Shudder's The Essentials (2022), a horror-comedy directed by Bryan Greenberg. He also appeared in the Peacock series Killing It (2022), a hybrid comedy-horror series produced by DreamWorks Animation and Peacock Original Films.