Why isn't Pineapple Express's Craig Robinson a bigger star?

Chris Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

TMZ has learned Craig Robinson -- Darryl the warehouse guy from "The Office" -- was arrested June 29 for possession of a multitude of drugs, including meth and ecstasy.

maybe that's why

Kathleen Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 12:59 PM EST

And just in case any big wigs pop by and read our comments:
Craig Robinson (yes, I know I said Armstrong the first time. Draw your own conclusions :P) starring vehicle = big gruff black guy and cute little girl oh my god what kind of mayhem might ensue picture? NO. Craig Robinson in an adult oriented R rated action and/or comedy? Yes. Please and thank you.

Kathleen Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM EST

I knew Franco was funny, but I never realized he was foooooiine. Even with greasy hair and hippie pj's.
I definitely thought Armstrong and McBride were show stealers, tho' I think my biggest laugh came when Franco described the various coital interactions it would take to breed Pineapple Express.

Chuck Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 09:45 AM EST

Haven't seen Pineapple Express. I'm not sure I want to. But I have seen enough of Craig Robinson to know that he should be the next Apatow Repertory Player to get his own vehicle. No excuses. If they can make a star out of the unmade bed that is Seth Rogen, Craig definitely deserves his shot. And Romany Malco, too. This guy's paid his dues.

Arsenio Billingham Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 09:31 AM EST

Pippity poppity, give me the zoppity!

Rob Grizzly Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 09:20 AM EST

I'll give you two guesses why Craig Robinson isn't a star- but you'll only need one...

elena Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 08:02 AM EST

Whoever said that James Franco being (suprisingly) awesome in Pineapple Express because of his Freaks and Geeks cred is totally right. Those guys were pretty much high all the time in high school. But anyways, the alumni of Freaks and Geeks are still some of the funniest and heartfelt actors I know. But! The movie!

Yeah, so the action was unbelieveable at the end, but who cares? It was entertaining and crazy fun to watch. James Franco and Seth Rogen have great (afformentioned Freaks and Geeks) chemistry, and Craig is kind of scary but a scene stealer with all his quiet lines. I cannot wait for The Office to start up again!

Secondrink Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 11:21 PM EST

Craig is always a delight...hilarious on The Office, fun and gracious in person, and he likes to make up silly songs. Give that man a starring role!

Kati Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:32 PM EST

Amen. I completely love Craig Robinson and Romany Malco, though for different reasons. And also, for any network execs curious about demographics, I'm a white girl, and I'd be more than willing to watch a movie with either one of them headlining. They're brilliant.

baz Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 09:33 PM EST

Craig is the best. every time my husband and I watch the office we hope for Craig to be featured. His moment in the sun is growing!

Karen Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 06:59 PM EST

Craig Robinson was frickin' AWESOME in Pineapple Express (ditto James Franco... who knew??). I'd plead with the movie gods to put Craig in more movies but then I might not get to see him every week on The Office where he plays one of my faves. Too funny for words.

bunnyslippers Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 06:27 PM EST

Craig is hysterical on the Office. I can still dissolve into giggles if someone says "fluffy fingers".

gj Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 04:50 PM EST

I'm not gonna lie, I was stoned and it was HIGH-larious. I do want to see it a second time sometime, not stoned, and see if it's still the brilliant work of art I think it is right now.

Kate Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 04:30 PM EST

I love Craig Robinson and I love Danny McBride (Red.) McBRide is hilarious in every movie he is in, even if the movie itself isn't that great, i.e. Heartbreak Kid and Hot Rod.
I definitely want to see more of Robinson on The Office and in movies.

brandi Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 04:26 PM EST

I was utterly unimpressed with this movie. My husband gave it an F---. The two shining spots in the movie were Craig Robinson and the guy who played Red.

idigress Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM EST

Whitney at PopCandy interviewed Craig. http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/

She thinks he is a star on the rise as well!

Liz Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 02:19 PM EST

this movie was funny. James Franco was awesome! And whoever played “Red” (I didn’t recognize the actor) was also really funny. I thought the “fight scene” in Red’s house was awesome & the duct tape scene was hilarious!

The only thing I don’t get is why that high school girl, attractive & seemingly normal would date Seth Rogan’s character… if she wanted a non-attractive stoner loser… surely there were plenty to chose from her own age. Anyway, I had to suspend my belief on that one…

Dominique Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 01:55 PM EST

You've obviously never watched Freaks and Geeks if you didn't know James Franco had it in him :)

Liddy Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 01:46 PM EST

Craig is effortless as an actor, I would love to see him in more movies. But good movies, not I'm-doing-this-for-a-fat-paycheck movies.

Ceballos Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

I agree that he should be a bigger star because he's absolutely fantastic! However, if the choice is between headlining crap movies that Martin Lawrence would normally appear in or smallish, scene-stealing turns, I'll take the latter every time (though I'm not sure Robinson would, since the former would pay a LOT more).

Loved that he had a showcase in "The Negotiation" episode of "The Office" (Is that a ladies' suit?).

Also, my scene with him as the doorman in "Knocked Up" is one of my favorites ("You old, she pregnant. Can't have a bunch of old pregnant b*tches running around. That's crazy!")

Kristen Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:57 PM EST

Craig Robinson KILLS me. I've seen him play bit parts in several movies, and each time he's absolutely hilarious. I was so hoping the rumored "Office" spin-off would have somehow centered on his character..but alas, it was not to be.

sean Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST

I'm a stoner and I was underwhelmed by the movie. Not that funny.

I thought Craig Robinson was the best part of the movie. I'm so over the 'manchild' role of Knocked Up that Seth Rogen duplicated in Pineapple Express...ugh. Also, please never compare James Franco to Brad Pitt's Floyd in True Romance - the comparison isn't even close. Floyd was brilliant.

Wojo Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:36 PM EST

On a serious note, Craig Robinson was great when he co-starred in "Lucky" on FX back in 2003. It was the show that starred John Corbett. If that show survived, I think he'd probably be a much bigger star right now. He's definitely an entertaining actor.

Mikey Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:35 PM EST

The car chase with the unconventional windshield ornament killed me - well, almost, as I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe. I tried to describe it to someone this morning, and the same thing happened... and now the men in the white coats may be on their way, as I was again laughing so hard all I could get out of my mouth was gibberish. I may have to see it again just for that one scene.

Wojo Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:31 PM EST

We can only assume that the similarity you reference is their current affilitation with pot-centric programming. Not since "Reefer Madness" has such blatant and misguided prejudice been evident.