Craig Robinson Plays and Laughs | Buffalo News

Buffalo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Craig Robinson’s wild ride from church piano player to Hollywood star proves laughter and music go hand in hand. He turned cheeky lyrics into comedy gold, then brought his keyboard back into stand-up — creating a dynamic, crowd-singing vibe that’s totally his own. With original tunes, parodies, and even songs from his roles, he’s constantly experimenting — and yes, new music is coming (though he admits he’s been a little lazy about releasing it). Hollywood’s tapped into his musicality, crafting roles for “The Office” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” that let him shine. Even voicing Atlas the hippo in…