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Craig Robinson Quits Comedy to Pursue Entrepreneurial Venture

He has solicited small-business advice on Instagram ahead of a launch he has not yet detailed.

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The cast of "The Office" which aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013.
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Overview

  • In early July Robinson announced on Instagram that he is stepping away from stand-up and acting to focus on an unspecified project he calls his “true calling.”
  • In a follow-up post he asked fans and small-business owners for guidance after hitting “a few bumps in the road” while developing his venture.
  • Colleagues and fans, including former Office co-star Kate Flannery, publicly praised his decision and expressed support for his next chapter.
  • Entertainment Weekly pointed to his upcoming Hollywood Improv shows and pending film promotions as evidence that his comedy hiatus may not be permanent.
  • Robinson has kept details of the new endeavor under wraps, urging followers to “stay tuned” for further updates on his business plans.