Biography
Robbins' foray into acting proved uneven with unmemorable roles in the unsuccessful horror films "Cellar Dweller" (1988) and "Chud II: Bud the Chud" (1989) and the actioner "Da Vinci's War" (1993). More noteworthy was his stint as a TV actor, starting out with guest spots on such series as "Three's Company", "Mr. Belvedere", "Growing Pains" (all ABC) and "Knight Rider" (NBC). Robbins perhaps remains best-known for his five-season run (1986-91) …
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Career Milestones
| Began appearing in small guest spots on several sitcoms | ||
1978 | Moved with family from New York to California | |
1986 | First role as a series regular, playing Eric Mardian on ABC's "Head of the Class"; began writing episodes in 1988 | |
1989 | Hosted and co-produced the syndicated game show "Pictionary" | |
1992 | Executive produced the syndicated sports special "Magic Johnson's All-Star Slam 'N Jam" | |
1993 | Formed Tollin/Robbins Productions with Michael Tollin | |
1994 | Created (also executive produced) the Nickelodeon sketch comedy program "All That" | |
1994 | Produced the sports documentary "Hardwood Dreams" (Fox) | |
1995 | Produced the Oscar nominated documentary "Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream" (TBS) | |
1995 | Wrote and directed (also produced) the music documentary "The Show" | |
1996 | Executive produced HBO's sports-themed comedy "Arli$$" | |
1996 | Executive produced the Nickelodeon spin-off series "Kenan & Kel" | |
1997 | Feature directing debut, "Good Burger" with Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell | |
1998 | Produced (also directed) the Nickelodeon family series "Cousin Skeeter" | |
1999 | Directed James Van Der Beek in the football-themed drama "Varsity Blues" | |
1999 | Executive produced "The Amanda Show" (Nickelodeon) with Amanda Bynes | |
2000 | Directed the film "Ready to Rumble" about professional wrestling enthusiasts played by David Arquette and Scott Caan | |
2002 | Executive produced "Big Fat Liar"; also co-wrote with former "Head of the Class" co-star Dan Schneider | |
2002 | Executive produced "The Nick Cannon Show" (Nickelodeon) | |
2004 | Helmed the big screen drama-comedy "The Perfect Score" | |
2004 | Produced The WB teen drama "One Tree Hill" | |
2004 | Re-teamed with Amanda Bynes to produce The WB series "What I Like About You" | |
2007 | Directed the Eddie Murphy comedy "Norbit" | |
2007 | Produced the comedy "Wild Hogs," starring Tim Allen, William H. Macy and John Travolta | |
2008 | Re-teamed with star Eddie Murphy to direct "Meet Dave" | |
2009 | Executive produced the Disney Channel sitcom "Sonny with a Chance" and its spin-off "So Random!" | |
2012 | Directed and produced the comedy "A Thousand Words," once again starring Eddie Murphy | |
Awards
1995 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special in Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream |