"Funniest Comedian CRAIG ROBINSON vs JOE ROBINSON"
CRAIG ROBINSON
Craig Phillip Robinson (born October 25, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, musician and singer. He is best known for his roles as Darryl Philbin on The Office (2005–2013) and Doug Judy (the "Pontiac Bandit") on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–present). He is also known for his frequent collaborations with Seth Rogen, including Pineapple Express (2008), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), This Is the End (2013), and Sausage Party (2016). Robinson has appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) and Dolemite Is My Name (2019). He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the film Morris from America. Robinson began doing stand-up and taking classes in improv and acting at The Second City in Chicago while still in college. He was on Def Comedy Jam season 7, episode 2. After doing open-mic sessions in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and elsewhere and winning regional comedy competitions, he began to get spots on late night TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live. 2004 saw him cast in bit parts, including episodes of Friends, The Bernie Mac Show, LAX and Arrested Development. Those led to small movie roles in Knocked Up, Pineapple Express and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Beginning in 2005, he portrayed Darryl Philbin on the American version of The Office, appearing first in the fourth episode of the first season entitled, "The Alliance". Robinson was promoted to a starring role in the fourth season and continued until the show ended in 2013. In 2010, he hosted season seven of Last Comic Standing with judges Greg Giraldo, Natasha Leggero, and Andy Kindler. He has appeared on other television shows, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Lucky, Halfway Home, and Reno 911!. He appeared in the music video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers song "Hump de Bump". He voiced Cookie in Shrek Forever After (2010) and played Reg Mackworthy on the HBO hit series Eastbound & Down (2009–2012).
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JOE ROBINSON
Joe Robinson (born December 2, 1968) is an American comedian and former radio host on "Irresponsible Radio with Theo & Joe" that was broadcast 7PM-Midnight on WIYY, 98Rock (97.9 FM) in Baltimore, Maryland, from September 2007-July 2008. Robinson, a veteran of Baltimore/DC comedy, began doing standup in the late 1980s. After placing in both the 2006 "DC Improv Showcase" and "Funniest Person in Baltimore" competitions, Joe most recently was the winner of the Arlington Drafthouse Comedy Competition. He got his start in radio on XM Comedy and as a regular on 98 Rock's Mickey, Amelia & Spiegel Morning Show. In the 2007-2008 NFL season he was also the co-host on 98 Rock's "Ravens' Last Call" post-game show. He returned as the host of that show in 2015 and is now part of the pre-game broadcast team. Joe can also currently be heard at a regular guest and substitute host on the 98 Rock Morning show. In 2011 he worked briefly on 1090 AM WBAL as a regular panelist on the station's "Week in Review" program as well as one of the rotating hosts of "1090 at Night". He also co-hosts a comedy-oriented show (which more closely resembles his nighttime 98 Rock Show) live on the internet every Monday at 7:30pm with comedian Rob Maher. Joe cohosts 98 Rock's Ravens pregame show "Ravens Gameday" with Kirk McEwen. In 2020, Joe began hosting the Purple Power Hour Ravens' recap show on Monday nights with Rob Maher., his podcast partner and fellow 98 Rock personality.