About Tim Robinson
Tim Robinson (born May 23, 1981) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and skateboarder. He first became known as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live (2012–2016) before gaining wider recognition as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the comedy series Detroiters (2017–2018), I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–2023) and The Chair Company (2025). He also starred in the A24 comedy film Friendship (2024). == Early life == Robinson was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 23, 1981, the son of a mother who worked for Chrysler and a father who worked in construction. He is of Italian, English and Polish descent. He grew up in suburban Waterford Township, graduating from Clarkston High School in 2000. His parents divorced when he was a child. Robinson has said that he "kind of grew up with two dads" in reference to his stepfather, who was Jewish and celebrated Hanukkah with him. He saw a live Second City comedy performance in Chicago as a teenager, and soon began taking weekend improv classes at its Detroit branch. While pursuing a comedy career, he supported himself by working in a toy store and teaching improv classes.
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