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Craig Robinson Makes Surprise Announcement: “I'm Officially Quitting Comedy”

Craig Robinson Makes Surprise Announcement: “I’m Officially Quitting Comedy”

Craig Robinson is leaving the comedy world behind for what The Office alum says is “something huge.” In Instagram posts – watch them below – Robinson announces that he’s retiring from comedy and teases that he intends to start a small business. In the first video, Robinson, whose post-Office career includes roles on The Cleveland …

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Craig Robinson shocked fans by dropping the mic on his comedy career—via an Instagram video, the Office alum (best known as Darryl Philbin) revealed he’s officially retiring from stand-up and sketch, teasing “something huge” on the horizon. He hinted he’s pivoting to a small-business venture, confessing he’s already hit “a few bumps in the road” and calling on fellow entrepreneurs for tips.

His post racked up love from celeb buddies—Kate Flannery cheered him on, Howie Mandel cracked a dance joke, Arsenio Hall dropped a lyrical pun, and David Arquette backed Robinson’s musical chops (he’s played bass with The Nasty Delicious since ’07). Whatever comes next, it’s clear Robinson has a hype squad ready to see him soar.

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