Calvin Kenneth 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.[1] Robertson was cast in the role of Gabriel when director Ben Coccio scouted for actors in Connecticut.[2] 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.
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.[3] Robertson received a Best Actor award, Zero Day, Florida International Film Fest.[4] 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."[5]
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 eight films listed on his web site.[4] In 2013 one of his short films (Dog Ghost) was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles.[6] In 2015 he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film Doomsdays.[7]
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robertson, calvin, kenneth, robertson, born, june, 1986, american, actor, cinematographer, most, notable, performance, that, teenage, murderer, gabriel, zero, film, based, columbine, high, school, massacre, perpetrators, eric, harris, dylan, klebold, robertson. Calvin Kenneth 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 1 Robertson was cast in the role of Gabriel when director Ben Coccio scouted for actors in Connecticut 2 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 Cal RobertsonBornCalvin Kenneth Robertson 1986 06 10 June 10 1986 age 36 Minneapolis MinnesotaOther namesCalvin KennethOccupationsActor director Cinematographer WriterYears active2003 presentSpouseSarah Vanel married 2012 Websitecalrobertson wbr com Contents 1 Career 2 Filmography 2 1 Film 2 2 Television 2 3 Cinematographer and director 3 References 4 External linksCareer Edit27 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 3 Robertson received a Best Actor award Zero Day Florida International Film Fest 4 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 5 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 eight films listed on his web site 4 In 2013 one of his short films Dog Ghost was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles 6 In 2015 he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film Doomsdays 7 Filmography EditFilm Edit Year Film Role Notes2003 Zero Day Calvin Gabriel2004 King of the Corner Todd2005 Strangers with Candy Les Tuckles as Cal Robinson2006 Love Death Cobain Oli Knox ShortThe Isabel Fish Sage Short2008 The Loneliest Place The Colleague Short2009 Cinderello Suspect No 1 Short2010 The Beginner Carter2010 Otto and the Magical Vacuum Cleaner Teacher ShortTelevision Edit Year TV Series Role Notes2004 The Sopranos Andrew Episode All Happy Families 2004 Rescue Me Clerk Episode Gay 2005 Stella Clerk Episode Camping 2007 Guiding Light Ziggy Episode 1 151002010 White Collar Justin Magary Episode Copycat CaffreyCinematographer and director Edit Year Cinematographer Role Notes2011 New Neighbor Cinematographer Short Comedy Drama2011 Little Brother Director Cinematographer writer producer Short Drama2011 Green Arms Cinematographer Short Drama Mystery2007 Anecdote Cinematographer Short Drama Mystery2012 Two Types of Sexism Cinematographer Short News2012 Homecoming Cinematographer Short Drama History2012 Dog Ghost Director Writer Short2013 Doomsdays Cinematographer Drama2014 Admit One Cinematographer Short Comedy Romance2014 The Wild the Child and the Miracle 8 Director Short Drama2014 Join Us 9 Director Short Drama2014 Old Gold Director writer Short2015 Nana Cinematographer Short Mystery2015 Prism 10 Writer Director Feature length2015 Experiencer Writer Director Short2016 White Magic Cinematographer Short DramaReferences Edit Roeder Amy Zero Score Archived February 5 2010 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 Filmmaker Magazine Archived from the original on June 20 2019 Retrieved June 20 2019 a b cal Robertson Bio calrobertson Cal Robertson Archived from the original on October 22 2019 Retrieved June 20 2019 MITCHELL ELVIS September 3 2003 FILM REVIEW Disaffected Teenagers And Looming Calamity Archived from the original on June 20 2019 Retrieved June 20 2019 SCRONCE CHRISTY Filmmaker Spotlight Interview with Director Cal Robertson of Dog Ghost Disarray Disarray Archived from the original on June 20 2019 Retrieved June 20 2019 Mullins Eddie 40 Locations in 18 Shooting Days Lessons Learned While Making Doomsdays Filmmaker Magazine Archived from the original on November 20 2018 Retrieved June 21 2019 The Wild the Child amp the Miracle 2014 IMDb Archived from the original on April 17 2022 Retrieved June 21 2019 Join Us 2014 IMDb Archived from the original on April 17 2022 Retrieved June 21 2019 Prism 2015 IMDb Archived from the original on July 17 2015 Retrieved June 21 2019 External links EditCal Robertson at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cal Robertson amp oldid 1101447661, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
