Tim Robinson
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Tim Robinson (born May 23, 1981) is an American comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He first became known as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live (2012–2016) before gaining wider recognition as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the comedy series Detroiters (2017–2018), I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–2023) and The Chair Company (2025). He also starred in the A24 comedy film Friendship (2024).
Infobox
Born
(1981-05-23) May 23, 1981 (age 44)Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
2011–present
Spouse
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Children
2
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
· Filmography › Film
2022
Role(s)
Ugly Sonic (voice)
Role(s)
Fraptaculan Tim (voice)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s). |
| 2016 | Brother Nature | Ben Franklin | ||
| 2020 | An American Pickle | Prosecuting Attorney | ||
| 2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | Ugly Sonic (voice) | ||
| Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm | Fraptaculan Tim (voice) | |||
| 2023 | Scream VI | Quinn's Hookup (voice) | Uncredited | |
| 2024 | Friendship | Craig Waterman | ||
| 2026 | The Angry Birds Movie 3 † | TBC (voice) |
· Filmography › Television
2012
2012–2016
Role(s)
Saturday Night Live
Notes
Various characters
2013–2014
Role(s)
The Awesomes
Notes
Various characters
2014
Role(s)
Al Sorbinstein
Notes
Episode: "Craig Robinson Wears a Bordeaux Button Down & Dark Jeans"
2015–2019
Role(s)
Documentary Now!
Notes
Young Barnabas Scott / Rick Kenmore
2017
2017–2018
Role(s)
Detroiters
Notes
Tim Cramblin
2019
2019–2020
Role(s)
Our Cartoon President
Notes
Brett Kavanaugh (voice)
2019–2023
Role(s)
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Notes
Various characters
2020
2020–2025
Role(s)
Big City Greens
Notes
Gregly (voice)
2021
2021–2023
Role(s)
Teenage Euthanasia
Notes
Uncle Pete (voice)
2022
2023
Role(s)
Mercer (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass"
2023–present
Role(s)
Digman!
Notes
Swooper (voice)
2024
Role(s)
Mr. Hardmeier (voice)
Notes
Episode: "The Saw-Shank Redemption/No More Mr. Rice Guy"
2025
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Friend Me | Sully | Unaired pilot |
| 2012–2016 | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | Featured player; 21 episodesWriter |
| 2013–2014 | The Awesomes | Various characters | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Al Sorbinstein | Episode: "Craig Robinson Wears a Bordeaux Button Down & Dark Jeans" |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | Dale / Timmy the Late Night Superfan | 3 episodesUncredited | |
| 2015–2019 | Documentary Now! | Young Barnabas Scott / Rick Kenmore | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Netflix Presents: The Characters | Various characters | Episode: "Tim Robinson" |
| 2017 | Man Seeking Woman | Paranormal Investigator | Episode: "Popcorn" |
| Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Chef Roy | Variety special | |
| Making History | Al Capone | 2 episodes | |
| 2017–2018 | Detroiters | Tim Cramblin | 20 episodesCo-creator, co-writer, executive producer |
| 2019 | Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell | Lip Licker | Episode: "Five-Card Duds" |
| 2019–2020 | Our Cartoon President | Brett Kavanaugh (voice) | 8 episodes |
| 2019–2023 | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | Various characters | 18 episodesCo-creator, co-writer, executive producer |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Ensign Fletcher (voice) | Episode: "Terminal Provocations" |
| 2020–2025 | Big City Greens | Gregly (voice) | 10 episodes |
| 2021 | Solar Opposites | Peter (voice) | Episode: "The Apple Pencil Pro" |
| 2021–2023 | Teenage Euthanasia | Uncle Pete (voice) | Main role |
| Ten Year Old Tom | Plumber (voice) | 4 episodes | |
| 2022 | Human Resources | Doug Fredrick (voice) | 3 episodes |
| Middlemost Post | Gum (voice) | Episode: "Inside Angus" | |
| 2023 | The Simpsons | Mercer (voice) | Episode: "Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass" |
| Krapopolis | Cyclops (voice) | Episode: "Prometheus" | |
| 2023–present | Digman! | Swooper (voice) | Main role |
| 2024 | Invincible | Filip Schaff (voice) | Season 2 |
| Hailey's On It! | Mr. Hardmeier (voice) | Episode: "The Saw-Shank Redemption/No More Mr. Rice Guy" | |
| 2025 | Hamster & Gretel | Ziggy (voice) | Episode: "Gretel Keeps It Reel" |
| The Chair Company | William Ronald Trosper | Co-creator, co-writer, executive producer |
· Filmography › Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s). |
| 2022 | High on Life | Creature | Voice |
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