Expand. It's pretty clear by this time that the writers have never quite gotten a handle on the character or figured out how to use him properly since he joined the cast. A YouTube video claimed that the shout caster passed away as a result of a brain aneurysm, and some also claim that cardiac arrest was the cause of his passing. [11], Upon meeting her in "Last Day in Florida", Robert develops a deep attraction to Nellie Bertram,[8] and, as such, allowed her to get away with her irrational and unprofessional behavior. Robert then stays detached from their conflict until Andy has an anger outburst, in which he throws his chair at Robert and then punches his hand through the wall over Nellie stealing his job. About. Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry has added yet another ring to his collection. Although his presence didn't detract from Michael Scott's (Steve Carell . [18] IGN writer Cindy White said the episode did not feel like The Office and called it "the exact opposite". Robert California is a straight up scam artist who knows nothing of business and is definitely not a success. However, a two-faced Robert says he now can't meet with Dwight and will have him meet with another executive. While Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) is having a meeting with Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) in his office, Robert California (James Spader) appears at the window and frantically says that his wife Susan (Maura Tierney) is looking for a job in the office, and that Andy must not give her one. After talking with Robert in the conference room, David announces that Robert is leaving, but that he will be working on an important new charity: seeing college-aged girls (particularly gymnasts) in developing countries on their paths through to college. Dwight and Susan seem to be on good terms. The NFL personality, 32, and his wife have welcomed another baby girl, the couple announced in a joint . In the IGN review for "Search Committee", Cindy White cited the guest appearance by Spader as being the "meatiest part [of the episode]", comparing Robert's role of the "dominating boss" to that of Spader's similar character in Secretary. When she is introduced in the Season 8 episodeMrs. California, she and her husband Robert are happy together. Susan later asks Jim if Robert didn't want her working in the office. Instead we got Robert Rivas announcing he'd secured the votes to become . He was originally expected to be just a one-time guest star, as the producers were planning to hire either Catherine Tate or Will Arnett for the series, but neither could commit due to their involvement with other projects. In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. He orders Andy to correct the error and Andy turns to Dwight, who uses a system nicknamed "The Doomsday Device". In the episode Mrs. California, Susan is introduced wearing a blue blouse, ablack pencil skirt, and black thigh-high high heeled bootswith gold dangling earrings and a silver ring. She wasn't just "grazed" the bullet lodged in . He was born in rural Arkansas on August 21, 1919, the youngest child of John and Cynthia McAllister. Episode. [22] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Only ". Mar 12, 2015 at 4:10 pm. The grand jury indicted Sementilli, 46, and her boyfriend Robert Baker, 55, alleging the duo . (LA24)LOS ANGELES, June 5 [1968] WOMAN GRAZED BY BULLET Elizabeth Evans of Saugus, Calif., puts her handkerchief to her forehead which was grazed by a bullet at the hairline during the shooting of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles early today. Occupation An enigmatic individual, he was often inspiring and intimidating to the staff in the Scranton branch office, especially so to Regional Manager Andy Bernard. Prior to Robert's 2014 slaying, his wife, Sabrina, a devout Christian, had begun an . James Spader played the role of Robert California. In its winding, salacious style, NBC unravels a sin-proves-to-be-sexy episode of Dateline on the circuitous murder of Robert Limon, 38, a well-liked, hardworking man found shot . He's funny, too. Andy was tasked to not-hire the boss' wife on the boss' orders, which proved to be extremely tricky. I just love him as this character. He was 26 years old, and from Tranquillity, California, United States of America. Our first table read with him was a week before we went back and at that moment I was like, 'Oh, we're going to be just fine'. But with the knowledge that Sabre products are inferior and will illuminate the fact that the store is a failure, he plans to sandbag it at a high-level meeting of the Sabre company board, and also strongly hints that, despite liking Dwight, he is going to fire him over it. One week he's quirky and zen, the next week he might be vulnerable and mopey, the next he's a ruthless, calculating executive. Originally, the character of Robert California was just supposed to be a one-episode guest role for Spader; the character made his debut in . It's also getting repetitive". This leads to an awkward situation when Andy, in an emotional crisis, causes an argument with Robert. In the episode "Mrs. California," Robert's wife, Susan, portrayed by Maura Tierney, comes to the office looking for a job, something he does not want, although he pretends to help her out. Former leading actor Steve Carell was also impressed by the decision to hire Spader, stating in an interview with Access Hollywood, "I think it's an excellent choice. But the way the show is using him so farsparingly, as an aloof, omniscient, and fearsome motivatoris essentially as nothing more than a plot instigator, and it's doing nothing to enrich the series. Dunder Mifflin Sabre Robert then bids his Andy goodbye, kisses him on the mouth, and states that "It's been a great year". Robert first appeared in the seventh season finale, "Search Committee", as an interviewee for the Scranton branch Manager position. Her husband Robert is against the idea of Susan working under Andy at Dunder-Mifflin Scranton, as he makes clear after the episode's Cold Open to Jim . Production Information A Valley native, Robert has worked at The Fresno . The episode was written by consulting producer Dan Greaney, marking his first writing credit for the . Susan and Robert's relationship shows tension when they both confront Andy to figure out the truth. Robert California, (born February 7, 1960), also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. The episode stayed even with the ratings from the previous episode, "Gettysburg". Alias(es) He told us he had reduced police shootings by department officers by 50% between 2015 and 2020. After Nellie reveals to Robert that he sent her a sexually suggestive voicemail, Robert tasks Pam to find out what the voicemail entailed. Unnamed Ex-WifeUnnamed Ex-WifeSusan California (ex-wife) The night before thetwenty-third episode of the eighth season, "Turf War ", Susan's divorce from Robert California is finalized. [4], During "The Incentive", Andy tries to get on Robert's good side by picking out a tie that he thinks will impress him. While I would agree that Robert California alters the tone and rhythm of the series when he is present, he isn't present particularly often (and wasn't present at all during what Seitz and I would both identify as the season's strongest episode, "Lotto") and, even when he is present, he isn't really being developed as a character with motivations or multi-dimensionality. ", http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/The-Office-Season-Eight-Robert-California-Here-We-Come-130284953.html#ixzz1mJrasiYg, Ministry of Gossip: James Spader is hired full time at 'The Office', "Rainn Wilson's 'Office' Praise For James Spader: He's 'Killing It! We the jury, in the above-entitled action, find the defendant, Robert Durst, guilty . After killing Emad Tawfilis in full view of Napa County Sheriff's officers, Robert Dahl fled in his vehicle into the hills above his vineyard . Over the years, Luna won praise and awards from some Long Beach organizations including the NAACP . [28], Salon.com's Matt Zoller Seitz wrote that "The Office loses something by having Spader's Zen master drive the action instead of Michael Scott", he also suggested that, perhaps, if Robert was still positioned as Regional Manager, instead of CEO, the series might be more enjoyable. Robert has been married three times, with his third wife, Susan, leaving him after the events of "Mrs. It's pretty clear by this time that the writers have never quite gotten a handle on the character or figured out how to use him properly since he joined the cast. - Robert California. [18], Robert appears in "Last Day in Florida", accompanying Dwight, Jim, and Nellie Bertram on a golf outing celebrating Dwight's new vice president position. [7] The Season Eight DVD contains a number of deleted scenes from this episode. Robert and Susan Downey launched their production company, Team Downey, in 2010. The two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. He has these demented arguments that on the surface make no sense, but he's talking, and suddenly and you're like, 'Oh yeah, that's right! Notable cut scenes include more office workers joining Dwight's gym, Andy and Jim trying to get out of Mr. and Mrs. California's difficulties, and more scenes of Jim running away. Susan expresses discomfort as Robert continues to push the idea of a job for Susan with Andy. Robert California is the former CEO of Dunder Mifflin/Sabre. [19] Joseph Kratzer from What Culture? He was 26 years old, and from Tranquillity, California, United States of America. He crushed the table read. It was foolish to set Dwight up like this and would have cost Dunder Mifflin dearly . During the meeting, Robert chastises Packer for the failure of the store, pretending that the Sabre store itself was a great concept, but that Packer botched in execution. She was sentenced to 25 years to life. Robert California (ex-husband) [31] Seth Abramovitch, of TV.com, wrote that he enjoyed Spader's "mildly sociopathic (but highly effective)" portrayal of Robert. Nellie refuses, but manipulates Robert by flirtatiously hinting that she is attracted to him. Robert Griffin III and his wife, Grete, announced the birth of their daughter Gia on Jan. 24, 2023. After Nellie reveals to Robert that he sent her a sexually suggestive voicemail, Robert tasks Pam to find out what the voicemail entailed. Susan accidentally calls Ryan "Brian", as they shake hands. [3], Robert appears in "Last Day in Florida", accompanying Dwight, Jim, and Nellie Bertram on a golf outing celebrating Dwight's new vice president position. Robert California is built up as this amazing speaker who can smooth-talk his way into anything he wants, ultimately becoming the CEO of Sabre after initially only being chosen as a Regional Manager. [29] In James Poniewozik's review of the episode, he wrote that "James Spader killed as an overqualified candidate who was creepily perceptive". . Dwight then asks him if he knows anything about paper, to which Robert responds by saying he viewed an episode of how paper is manufactured on Sesame Street. Later, Andy calls Robert, after having stolen his largest client, and offers him the client back if Robert will rehire him. Maura Tierney James always wanted this to be a one-year arc, and he now leaves us having created one of the most enigmatic and dynamic characters in television. Robert Griffin III and Grete adeiko Griffin have added another little one to their family! Meanwhile, Jim and Dwight talk with Harry Jannerone, an employee from the Syracuse branch, who predicts that Robert will ruin the company within six months.[7]. Andy ends up giving her a job with accounting, enraging Robert. I'm too pleased to see him go to care about the logistics". The Blacklist stars James Spader, the actor who plays Robert California in The Office, who portrays the character of Raymond Reddington, a criminal who gave himself to the FBI to help them getting rid of criminals on his list, the blacklist. Andy asks everyone in the office to treat her poorly to drive her out, which makes everyone uncomfortable as they like her, but end up doing so nevertheless. In the eighth season, Robert somehow manages to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. Susan California has Havana Brown colored hair, as well as brown eyes. According to the family's spokesperson Jeff Ballard, the actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California . Education & Experience. [8], Ryan mentions his desire to found the "Dream for a Wish Foundation," a play on the actual Make-A-Wish Foundation. His loving wife, June, passed away in 2008. In "Free Family Portrait Studio", Robert is surprised when he learns that David Wallace is purchasing Dunder Mifflin. [21], In "Fundraiser", Angela's husband, the State Senator Robert Lipton, hosts a silent auction fundraiser for aging dogs. [6] However, throughout the series, the other characters almost always refer to him by the full name "Robert California". [17], In "Special Project", while he is not seen, he texts Jim, inviting him on the trip to Tallahassee. He opened his eyes in Boston Massachusetts. He's funny, too. [29] In response to this, Myles McNutt wrote "It may just be me, but I'm not convinced that Spader's presence has been as prominent as Seitz suggests. He faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted of solicitation of . In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. He was originally expected to be just a one-time guest star, as the producers were planning to hire either Catherine Tate or Will Arnett for the series, but neither could commit due to their involvement with other projects. Later, in a talking-head interview held in the parking lot, Robert informs the documentary film crew that he is confident that he will be offered the job, as it is a call he has received many times. [2] Greaney had previously worked with executive producer Greg Daniels on The Simpsons. During a bench-press, Dwight refuses to spot Darryl unless he says his motivation to work out. Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the People of the State of California versus Robert Durst. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to Robert brings his wife to the office so that she can find a job, but he gives Andy conflicting messages about whether to hire her. [23], However, as time passed, critics, even ones who had initially praised Robert, began to respond negatively to the character. Frustrated, Dwight manages to force Gabe into directing him toward Robert's condo and calling him out. Susan mentions an interest in accounting because of her good connectionwith Oscar. 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