Robert then bids his Andy goodbye, kisses him on the mouth, and states that "It's been a great year". [10], In "Spooked", Robert brings his young son, Bert, to the office Halloween party. California is portrayed by James Spader. When he failed to cash in on the critical currency of Secretary, Spader took a part as soft-hearted legal shark Alan Shore in the last season of the David E. Kelly television series The Practice, a role that eventually landed him his own spin-off, Boston Legal, and his trio of Emmys. Experienced actors take home as much as $75,000 to … Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Robert and Nellie's interactions also hint that the two might be attracted to one another. Spader's appeal (in addition to his slamming body) was his kind of opaque remoteness, in some roles: it isn't/wasn't hard for audiences to project their own fantasies onto him, hence the large gay following, IMHO. 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We apologize, but this video has failed to load. [1] Robert also has a young son, named Bert. Soon afterwards, he stops by Dwight's Caffeine Corner in the lobby, and attempts to sabotage Merv Bronte, portrayed by Ray Romano, who is on his way up for his interview, by telling him that the office staff act as if they were imprisoned. Then I remember seeing him on The Office a few years back and thinking, okay, James’ perfect hairline finally got slapped back a little bit. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. As he is about to make a speech at the fundraiser, Andy interrupts his former boss and volunteers to adopt the 12 dogs brought by the animal activists. [4][9] In "Garden Party", he reveals that his body has become acclimated to Southern Italy, despite the fact that he has never even been there. When listening to a question, the actor James Spader inadvertently bobs his head up and down while his eyes squint and fixate on his interviewer. Robert was born as Roberto James Calafia in Stockton California on February 7, 1960, to two Spanish Parents. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Most of his ancestry is English, with many of his family lines leading back to Colonial America. [1] In a talking-head interview from that episode, Susan states (when referring to the staff's instructed dislike of her), that the last time she was employed, she "hated the boss' wife" as well, revealing that the woman she is referring to was one of Robert's ex-spouses. I just don’t have time. James in the seminal 1986 film Pretty … When confronted about the list, after he and the winners return, he states that those are his impressions, and they could change, challenging the office with: "winners: prove me right; losers: prove me wrong". They change and evolve over time and you try to dispense with those that hold you still and try and nurture those that keep you moving forward and growing.”. [11] ... James Spader had just worked with Susan. One week he's quirky and zen, the next week he might be vulnerable and mopey, the next he's a ruthless, calculating executive. Wallace also mentions that he has donated one million dollars in matching funds for Robert's three-year-long mission. [20], In "Angry Andy", Andy enlists Robert to give him his job back from Nellie by claiming it was an interim position for her. 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. Well, playing an eight-foot metal monster fits right in with his peculiar personality. At the end of the episode, when Jim and Dwight talk with Harry Jannerone, an employee from the Syracuse branch, Jannerone predicts that Robert will ruin the company within six months. In the same interview, Kate Flannery commented that Spader "has this grounded intensity that we've never seen on our show before that makes these kind of little Scranton peons stand at attention". 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. [12] [37] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Spader was also the second actor to receive an "And" credit, after Amy Ryan, during her appearances in season seven. [32] In her review, Kaili Markley wrote that Spader's appearance in the episode was the "high point of the show" for her. When that show wrapped, he recalled, “looking for an antidote to doing an hour network drama year in and year out, so I came to New York and did a new David Mamet play on Broadway. After playing, Robert stuns Jim by revealing that he dislikes the business plan for the Sabre store, and that he had only approved of it because Jo Bennett wanted it. On the show, as in life, Spader’s performance is so delectably hammy it dominates everything around it, often masking the frailty of the supporting cast and gauche plot points, making The Blacklist the only verifiable dramatic hit of last season. He arrives at the branch Christmas party in a track suit, despite wearing his normal dark blazer with hopes of being cheered up by the party, after the Sabre party is a bland affair. CEO of Sabre (former)Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton (former) Robert in turn, politely makes an offer to treat Andy and Erin out for their own romantic dinner. At the end of the episode, a drunken Robert dances to erotic music with them, in his home theater. They take him into custody. She catches on and confronts Andy and her husband. It is hard to imagine a world in which James Spader doesn't Raymond "Red" Reddington, but that was very much a … [2], During "Doomsday", Robert is unhappy after discovering that an accounting error allowed a billed order to go to a client for free. He has portrayed eccentric characters in films such as the drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), the action science fiction film Stargate (1994), the controversial psychological thriller Crash (1996), the erotic romance Secretary (2002) and Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012). California is then prompted to tell Dwight that he's better as a salesman than he is a Manager, but when and if something comes up, he will let Dwight try it out. He loves cooking and is an accomplished chef. When the staff initiates an error e-mail report to Robert, Andy tasks Jim with intercepting him at his squash session. Dwight also reveals several e-mails that are unflattering of Robert, including Jim, Oscar and Kelly that all discuss his odd and intense personality. Though he does not answer, Jim says he loves working with his wife, Pam. During "Trivia", it is shown that he uses a monthly wrestling meet instead of exercising. James Todd Spader (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor and producer. In the 80s and 90s, he never registered with me as much more than a sleazy guy (like his characters in … Robert California wants to run the best company in the world, and to see him turn that kind of intensity onto Kevin Malone was cracking me up. Robert purchases two tables so the Scranton branch can attend, of which Erin brings Andy with her. [6], 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. © 2021 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Meanwhile, Andy decides to land an important client as a "rogue" and jumpstart his Dunder Mifflin comeback by using his success as leverage with Robert. California also discusses the possibility of holding his birthday party at Schrute Farms, with Dwight. Tail between his legs, Spader returned to television on the NBC comedy The Office and, soon after, took a leave to film a part in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln. I think it's great and he will infuse all this new energy into the show". [7], In "Pool Party", after Robert decides to sell his mansion following his divorce, Kevin suggests that he throw an office pool party, which he acts upon, as a last hurrah. He also revealed that it was a pleasure to work on the film and to catch up with his old friend, Robert Downey Jr. 27. The writers have done really a great job. [7] On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. Instead, he’s looking ahead; to the series’ second season — in which he will act opposite guest stars Mary Louise Parker, Krysten Ritter and, in the episode he was filming that day,Paul “Pee-Wee Herman” Reubens — and, of course,his upcoming role as another big bad man: Ultron inThe Avengers sequel, opposite old pal, Downey Jr. Portrayed by Less Than Zero is a 1987 American drama film loosely based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel of the same name.The film stars Andrew McCarthy as Clay, a college freshman returning home for Christmas to spend time with his ex-girlfriend Blair and his friend Julian (Robert Downey Jr.), who is also a drug addict.The film presents a look at the culture of wealthy, decadent youth in Los Angeles. After talking with him 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. In his review for the episode "Gettysburg", Chris Plante, of New York, critiqued the way that Robert, as well as Andy, were being written, writing, "That isn't to say every character has been fleshed out well. Personal Information wanted list gives himself up to an assistant director of the FBI. While his intense personality disturbs the search committee, after he departs from the interview, Jim admits that, while Robert "creeps [him] out", he believes he “might be a genius”. Jim and Pam eventually agree that Jim should just go. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He then has a staff meeting where they will present all their best ideas. Once CEO himself, he appoints Andy Bernard as the Regional Manager. An enigmatic individual, he was often inspiring and intimidating to the staff in the Scranton branch office, especially so to Regional Manager Andy Bernard. Asked why he chose to take on such an enormous enterprise after years of toiling in independent cinema, Spader stopping his head bop for a brief moment before flashing an unexpected smile, “I just thought it would be tremendous fun.”. [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. 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[36] Paul Lieberstein was pleased that Spader would be joining the cast in the eighth season, stating that "James has an energy that is completely his own, and 'The Office' has no tools for dealing with this guy. [10] Last The bob — one of several compulsions that recently earned the 54-year-old the designation of The Strangest Man on TV — is a trait the three-time Emmy-winner shares with Raymond “Red” Reddington, the sybaritic supervillain turned FBI informant he portrays with frothy gusto on the hit NBC series The Blacklist. While Packer protests that he has only been vice president for half an hour, and that Dwight is to blame, Robert commends Dwight for being smart enough not to show up at the meeting, and terminates Packer. James is the son of Jean (Fraser) and Stoddard Greenwood “Todd” Spader. Bob Roberts Chuck Marlin (1992) Storyville Cray Fowler (1992) True Colors Tim Gerrity (1991 ... James Todd Spader February 7, 1960 Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ", http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-office/the-office-season-7-finale-40395.aspx, James Spader's 'The Office' Character 'Terrifying' Other Cast Members, ""The Office" Season Eight: Robert California, Here We Come! He crushed the table read. Please try again. Biographical Information Occupation Alive While investigating his own blackmailing, a young politician uncovers his family's deep secrets. Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. “I have always been drawn to characters which live in some sort of extremity.”. 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 two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. 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