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Revision as of 22:26, 20 June 2019 by Lightburst (talk | contribs) (→Career: rewording for readability)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) American actor| Cal Robertson | |
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| Born | Calvin Kenneth Robertson (1986-06-10) June 10, 1986 (age 38) Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Spouse | Sarah Vanel (married 2012) |
| Website | calrobertson |
Calvin Kenneth "Cal" Robertson (born June 10, 1986) is an American actor and cinematographer. His most notable performance was that of teenage murderer Cal Gabriel in Zero Day, a film based on the Columbine High School massacre and perpetrators Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Robertson was cast in the role of Gabriel when director Ben Coccio scouted for actors in Connecticut. Robertson and co-star Andre Keuck shared Best Actor honors at the 2003 Slamdunk Film Festival. Robertson also had many roles in television series including The Sopranos to White Collar.
Career
27 year old director Ben Coccio scouted the local high schools looking for two boys to play the roles of the killers in his move Zero Day. Coccio decided on Calvin Robertson for the lead role in the film, and then convinced Calvin's parents to allow Calvin to star in the movie. Robertson received a Best Actor award, "Zero Day", Florida International Film Fest. The New York Times Elvis Mitchell reviewed Zero Day and said, "Mr. Robertson has the willowy blond good looks of a Gap model, and a sullen presence to match."
After his experience as an actor, Robertson pursued opportunities in movies and television. After some minor success, Robertson settled on work behind the camera. Robertson is now an aspiring filmmaker. He has 8 films listed on his web site. In 2013 one of his short films (Dog Ghost) was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Zero Day | Calvin Gabriel | ||
| 2004 | King of the Corner | Todd | ||
| 2005 | Strangers with Candy | Les Tuckles | as Cal Robinson | |
| 2006 | Love/Death/Cobain | Oli Knox | Short | |
| The Isabel Fish | Sage | Short | ||
| 2008 | The Loneliest Place | The Colleague | Short | |
| 2009 | Cinderello | Suspect #1 | Short | |
| 2010 | The Beginner | Carter | ||
| 2010 | Otto and the Magical Vacuum Cleaner | Teacher | Short |
Television
| Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Sopranos | Andrew | Episode: "All Happy Families" |
| 2004 | Rescue Me | Clerk | Episode: "Gay" |
| 2005 | Stella | Clerk | Episode: "Camping" |
| 2007 | Guiding Light | Ziggy | Episode #1.15100 |
| 2010 | White Collar | Justin Magary | Episode Copycat Caffrey |
References
- Roeder, Amy. Zero Score Archived 2010-02-05 at the Wayback Machine. New England Film.com. September 2002.
- Mitchell, Wendy. Disturbing High School Drama "Zero Day" Finds a Home at Avatar. Indiewire.com. Archived April 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- "25 NEW FACES OF INDIE FILM 2003". filmmakermagazine. Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "cal Robertson Bio". calrobertson. Cal Robertson. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- MITCHELL, ELVIS (3 September 2003). "FILM REVIEW; Disaffected Teenagers And Looming Calamity". The New York Times Company. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- SCRONCE, CHRISTY. "Filmmaker Spotlight: Interview with Director Cal Robertson of Dog Ghost". Disarray. Disarray. Retrieved 20 June 2019.