Chris Robinson (director) facts for kids
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Chris Robinson
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| Born | September 28, 1967 Edgewood, Maryland, U.S.
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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Chris Robinson was born on September 28, 1967, in Edgewood, Maryland. He is an American director who makes films, commercials, and music videos. He has worked on many popular projects.
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What Chris Robinson Does
Chris Robinson is known for directing different types of visual media. He brings stories and songs to life on screen.
Directing Music Videos
Chris Robinson started his career by directing music videos. His first music video was "Doo Doo Brown" in 1991. He has directed videos for many famous musicians.
- Alicia Keys: He directed her popular videos for "Fallin'" and "You Don't Know My Name".
- Jay-Z: He worked on videos like "Roc Boys" and "Bonnie & Clyde '03". The "Bonnie & Clyde '03" video featured Beyoncé Knowles.
- Nas: He directed the video for "One Mic", which was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Directing Commercials
Chris Robinson also directs commercials for big companies. He has created ads for well-known brands.
- iPod: He directed commercials for Apple's iPod.
- Coca-Cola: He worked on ads for the famous soda company.
- Verizon: He directed commercials for the telecommunications company.
He also helped create the "Boost Mobile" ad campaigns. These campaigns featured popular rap stars like Kanye West, Ludacacris, The Game, and Eve.
Directing Films
Chris Robinson has directed movies too. His first feature film was released in 2006.
- ATL: This was his first full-length movie. It is a coming-of-age drama. The film starred T.I. and Big Boi.
- Beats: He directed this film for Netflix in 2019.
Helping Young People
Chris Robinson is also a co-founder of an organization called RockCorps. This group encourages young people to volunteer and help their communities.
- Boost Mobile RockCorps: This program started in 2005.
- Orange RockCorps: This program launched in 2008.
These programs help young people get involved in positive activities.
Awards and Recognition
Chris Robinson's work has been recognized in the entertainment industry. He was nominated for Video Director of the Year at the BET Awards of 2011 and again in 2015.
