Cal Robertson

Calvin Kenneth Robertson (born June 10, 1986) is an American actor and cinematographer who is best known for portraying Cal Gabriel in Zero Day, a film based about two students who plan out a school shooting.[1]

Cal Robertson
Born
Calvin Kenneth Robertson

(1986-06-10) June 10, 1986
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other namesCalvin Kenneth
Occupations
Years active2003–present
SpouseSarah Vanel (married 2012)
Websitecalrobertson.com

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 has had many roles in television series including The Sopranos and White Collar and directing multiple short films.

Career

27-year-old director Ben Coccio scouted the local high schools looking for two boys to play the roles of the killers in his movie 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

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2003 Zero Day Calvin Gabriel
2004 King of the Corner Todd
2005 Strangers with Candy Les Tuckles as Cal Robinson
2006 Love/Death/Cobain Oli Knox Short
The Isabel Fish Sage Short
2008 The Loneliest Place The Colleague Short
2009 Cinderello Suspect No. 1 Short
2010 The Beginner Carter
2010 Otto and the Magical Vacuum Cleaner Teacher Short

Television
Year TV Series Role Notes
2004 The Sopranos Andrew Episode: "All Happy Families"
2004 Rescue Me Clerk Episode: "Gay"
2005 Stella Clerk Episode: "Camping"
2007 Guiding Light Ziggy Episode #1.15100
2010 White Collar Justin Magary Episode Copycat Caffrey

Cinematographer and director
Year Cinematographer Role Notes
2011 New Neighbor Cinematographer Short, Comedy, Drama
2011 Little Brother Director, Cinematographer, writer, producer Short, Drama
2011 Green Arms Cinematographer Short, Drama, Mystery
2007 Anecdote Cinematographer Short, Drama, Mystery
2012 Two Types of Sexism Cinematographer Short, News
2012 Homecoming Cinematographer Short, Drama, History
2012 Dog Ghost Director Writer Short
2013 Doomsdays Cinematographer Drama
2014 Admit One Cinematographer Short, Comedy, Romance
2014 The Wild the Child and the Miracle[8] Director Short, Drama
2014 Join Us[9] Director Short, Drama
2014 Old Gold Director, writer Short
2015 Nana Cinematographer Short, Mystery
2015 Prism[10] Writer Director Feature length
2015 Experiencer Writer Director Short
2016 White Magic Cinematographer Short, Drama

References
  1. "New England Film".
  2. Mitchell, Wendy. Disturbing High School Drama "Zero Day" Finds a Home at Avatar. Indiewire.com. Archived April 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. "25 NEW FACES OF INDIE FILM 2003". Filmmaker Magazine. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  4. "cal Robertson Bio". calrobertson. Cal Robertson. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  5. MITCHELL, ELVIS (September 3, 2003). "FILM REVIEW; Disaffected Teenagers And Looming Calamity". Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  6. SCRONCE, CHRISTY. "Filmmaker Spotlight: Interview with Director Cal Robertson of Dog Ghost". Disarray. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  7. 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.
  8. "The Wild, the Child & the Miracle (2014)". IMDb. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  9. "Join Us (2014)". IMDb. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  10. "Prism (2015)". IMDb. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
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