7 and 8 [6] She is currently set to appear in a recurring role for the season. Susan and Robert's relationship shows tension when they both confront Andy to figure out the truth. A Valley native, Robert has worked at The Fresno . 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. He made a guest appearance as Robert California in the "Search Committee" the in finale of season 7 The Office. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to persuade Darryl to join. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. James Spader played the role of Robert California. 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'. Andy ends up giving her an accounting job, enraging Robert. in Economics and was employed in various client . NEW YORK (AP) Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged with murder in the death of his first wife, Kathie Durst, nearly four decades after . Photo: Facebook (2) A California man shot and killed his wife and two teenage sons before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, say authorities. Erin denies Susan's request to move. [34], Spader's acting had been particularly lauded by his fellow Office cast members. [2] It is unknown if Robert fathered him with Susan. [14] For the week of November 28 December 4, 2011, "Mrs. California" placed nineteenth in the ratings among all prime-time broadcasts in the 1849 demographic. Robert Mueller has been married to his wife for over five decades. Robert Griffin III and Grete adeiko Griffin have added another little one to their family! The writers have done really a great job. However, Robert is unable to stand up to her, and instead takes on a detached Darwinian view of her antics. When the staff initiates an error email report to Robert, Andy tasks Jim with intercepting him at his squash session. You wanna start a street fight with me, bring it on. He pursued acting at the age of 17. He was merely a tool here, and yeah, I mean that in both senses. 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. When they later discuss Dwight's proposal, he attempts to put Dwight down easily by offering him his grandfather's war medal in lieu of a manager's position. he even tells that to Andy at one point . [9][10] Near the end of the episode, Darryl admits that he is attempting to impress Val from the warehouse, but Dwight believes he is talking about male actor Val Kilmer. Robert California had an intense debut on The Office. This button displays the currently selected search type. 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. Air date: Dec 1, 2011. He was 26 years old, and from Tranquillity, California, United States of America. [12] Added with DVR viewers, who viewed the episode within three days of the original broadcast, the episode received a 4.2 rating in the 1849 demographic, adding a 1.3 rating to the original viewership. 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. Andy grows more and more impatient as Susan is liked by the member of the office. Later, Andy calls Robert, after having stolen his largest client, and offers him the client back if Robert will rehire him. At the party, Robert gives Ryan, Gabe, Oscar, Toby and a reluctant Jim a tour of his home. It's also getting repetitive". Um, okay. However, it's the later instances in season eight that make it quite . Spader was also the second actor to receive an "And" credit, after Amy Ryan, during her appearances in season seven. Education & Experience. Throughout the episode, California attempts to figure out everyone's deepest fears, in order to tell a ghost story that simultaneously frightens the entire office, itself a conscious effort to prevent the staff from allowing fear to run their lives. 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. [2] Greaney had previously worked with executive producer Greg Daniels on The Simpsons. He has worked with the . It's also getting repetitive". [4] Showrunner Paul Lieberstein stated that he was "a big fan of hers" and said he was excited for her guest appearance. 3.) In the meantime, we have to put up with a character who is all over the map. Although his presence didn't detract from Michael Scott's (Steve Carell . Andy gets caught in the middle of Robert California and his wife and falls a victim of some very mixed signals.From Season 8, Episode 9 \"Mrs California\" - Andy is tasked by Robert California with finding a job for his wife, except Robert is also adamant that under no circumstances can she work at Dunder Mifflin.Streaming now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3mPrdWBWatch The Office US on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2xYQkLD \u0026 iTunes http://apple.co/2eW0rcKSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa90xqK2odw1KV5wHU9WRhg?sub_confirmation=1This is the official YouTube channel for The Office US. Gene and Shannon will be spending a lot more time in L.A., considering the couple just sold their Las Vegas mansion. 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. As his wife of 32 . "Then.suddenly [the producers] called me back again and said, 'We'd really like your character to come back in some capacity'". Robert and his wife more-than-likely found a living together manipulating companies, but she could never find the line between Robert's manipulation for work and at home which would ultimately lead to their divorce. Oscar helps get Susan to quit per Andy's request by showing a picture of a dog in a ladle to everyone but Susan. The victim on the driver's side, identified by her license, was Claire Peernock, 45. Robert later allows Nellie to have a job at the Scranton branch; Nellie declares herself as the new manager, despite the fact that Andy is already employed as Regional Manager. Susan shows interest in accounting, H.R., and customer service. He arrives at the branch Christmas party in a tracksuit, despite wearing his normal dark blazer with hopes of being cheered up by the party, after the Sabre party is a bland affair. How do we know this? Erin is introduced to Susan through Andy at reception. On Thursday, a Kern County, California, jury found 37-year-old Sabrina Limon guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of her husband, Robert Limon, who was shot by her ex-lover Jonathan Hearn. In 2010, after 27 years of marriage Robert and LaVelda called it quits on their marriage, and afterward, the actor said he would like to find love again. Status Robert Graysmith visiting the home of Bob Vaughn in 'Zodiac' is David Fincher's most purely terrifying scene. 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. [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. Um, okay. Robert Ciesla Expand search. At the end of the episode, Susan asks Andy on a date. Andy replies "no", and Robert fires him. There's still some time to pin him down by the season finale, it's just hard to imagine at this point". California is . He also dislikes The Black Eyed Peas, stating "It's rock and roll for people who don't like rock and roll; it's rap for people who don't like rap; it's pop for people who don't like pop". Ryan Howard: [in the "confessional"] Bitch Pam does not feature in this story line because Jenna Fischer was out on maternity leave to have her child with her husband, Lee Kirk. He's funny, too. Andy then gets the staff to be mean to her to urge her to quit. Bob left school, after. He told us he had reduced police shootings by department officers by 50% between 2015 and 2020. Susan California (third ex-wife) Nationality. [1] Robert also has a young son, named Bert. 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! Robert then turns to Jim and begins a protracted monologue about the "fallacy" that it is up to a steamroller whether or not an object will be flattened, instead it being the other way around. 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. Later, after Jim stops Dwight from attending the meeting, Nellie appoints Todd as vice president in his place. Andy gets confused and frustrated with Robert because of his mixed signals. ", 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! He then has a staff meeting where they will present all their best ideas. [10] Robert G. (Bob) McAllister passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016 in his home in Monrovia, CA. 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. . Blame . (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Robert . The two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. In "Spooked", Robert's young son, Bert, is introduced; Robert brings Bert to the office Halloween party. Lori Gallo, the wife of a California cheese tycoon, pleaded no contest to felony drunk driving charges after causing a 2022 crash in Merced. [29] In James Poniewozik's review of the episode, he wrote that "James Spader killed as an overqualified candidate who was creepily perceptive". [15], When Andy takes much of the staff to visit Gettysburg, Robert is elated to see those who stayed behind and calls them the "free thinkers". [22] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Air date: Dec 8 . ROBERT'S SECOND WIFE MOVED FORWARD - HE TRIED TO FIND A NEW LOVE BEFORE DEATH . The day begins with Robert California knocking ferociously at the windows of Andy's office and shouting how his wife is about to come in looking for a job, but she is not to be given one. Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, and The Lizard King, is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. 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. February 7, 1960 (age 62) Only To celebrate the . On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. He was portrayed by James Spader, who also portrayed Ultron in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rip in Less . 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. Robert's wife used to follow along with all of Robert's antics and manipulative tactics, but has since moved on. 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. Andy decides that Susan should work in accounting. ", 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! After trying unsuccessfully to deflect their questions about what Robert told Andy, Jim blurts out that he is baffled at Robert's attitude, since Jim enjoys working in the same place as his wife Pam Halpert (Jenna Fischer) and misses her while she is on maternity leave. The grand jury indicted Sementilli, 46, and her boyfriend Robert Baker, 55, alleging the duo . On more than one occasion, Robert has attempted to convince the staff to engage in group sex with him; in a deleted storyline from "Free Family Portrait Studio", he asks Jim and Pam Halpert if they would be interested in having a threesome. [17], In "Special Project", while he is not seen, he texts Jim, inviting him on the trip to Tallahassee. "You don't work in sales, do you.". [12][13] Despite this, the episode ranked first in its timeslot, beating Bones which received a 2.8 rating/7% share in the 1849 demographic, CMA Country Christmas which received a 2.2 rating/6% share, a rerun of Person of Interest which received a 1.6 rating/4% share and a rerun of The Secret Circle which received a 0.4 rating/1% share, although the former three shows received more total viewers. Jim and Pam eventually agree that Jim should just go. But, after one look at his new workplace environment, he quickly drives to Florida and convinces Sabre CEO Jo Bennett to give him her job. 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. [46] In her review of the season 8 finale, she wrote "At least we saw that last of Robert California, who walked away with $1 million to travel around Europe educating gymnasts. You don't even know my real name. 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. [31] Seth Abramovitch, of TV.com, wrote that he enjoyed Spader's "mildly sociopathic (but highly effective)" portrayal of Robert. 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. At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. The two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. Asked how that translates to selling paper, Robert explains that there isn't much difference between someone wanting to purchase a hundred dollars worth of paper or a hundred million dollars worth of deep sea drilling equipment, concluding that "he wants respect" and "wants to be attractive." Toby helps Susan fill out paperwork. Throughout most of the tour, Robert opines about the parties he never had. Susan assumes that the office workers are rude to her because she is the wife of their boss. "[24] In his review for "Mrs. California", Plante called Robert the worst part of The Office. That's right!'". Erinmentions a movie with Meryl Streep who had two secretaries, (The Laundromat). California' was of course not a return to form for The Office, it was a good example of how the series might define itself in this new Michael-less era. Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. Murdoch, 91, . [9] Hannah Lawrence of Hollywood.com called the episode a large improvement over "Gettysburg" and also called it possibly her "favorite episode of the season so far". He is usually tolerable but in this episode he is insanely infuriating. Production Information Robert's wife, Susan (Maura Tierney) is introduced in "Mrs. California"; Susan comes to the office looking for a job, something he does not want, although he pretends to help her out. Susan is introduced to Andy through Robert. However, Andy interprets Roberts's warning from earlier and tries to explain that there is no need for another employee. Ann Cabell Standish and Robert Mueller share two children, daughters; Cynthia and Melissa Mueller. Actor Robert Blake acquitted of wife's murder. He assigns Oscar to take over and ends up comforting Erin, who ended up intoxicated and arguing with Andy. The episode stayed even with the ratings from the previous episode, "Gettysburg". 10. He brings such a cool, amazing, intensity as Robert California that's so different from Michael Scott. 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. 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. Susan takes everything well and says that maybe they can work together soon, to which Andy agrees. Robert challenges Andy to get the branch to double their sales with a motivational speech. 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. In an interview with Huffington Post, Brian Baumgartner stated that "the energy [Spader] has is so totally different. . "[10] M. Giant of Television Without Pity gave the episode a B+. Erin hands Susan a tiny blue stapler. 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