Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a fictional character on the American comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. In the eighth season, Robert …

May 30, 2021 · The character of Robert California was only supposed to be a one episode role but the producers called Spader and said they’d like to see more of the Robert California …

Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, is one of the two overarching antagonists (alongside Jan Levinson) of the US version of The Office. He is the manipulative, charismatic …

Jun 30, 2023 · Like Spader's character on NBC's The Blacklist, Robert California (if that even is his real name) is a mysterious force to be reckoned with, never afraid to stand out among his …

Nov 2, 2022 · Here's the truth about Robert California on The Office, and why Spader returned to the role following what was supposed to be a simple cameo.

Mar 12, 2025 · Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a fictional character in the American comedy series The Office. He is portrayed by the American actor James Spader. …

Jun 26, 2025 · Today, Robert California lives on in pop culture memory, and James Spader has found a new rhythm in his acting journey. From acclaimed performances to future ambitions, …

Robert California 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 …

James Spader’s character on The Office is a man of many names: Bob Kazamakis, The Lizard King, and Robert California. So, who is this strange man that appears in seasons seven and …

May 1, 2025 · One of James Spader’s greatest TV show characters, Robert California, had such a large presence that it is hard to believe that he only appeared in 19 episodes of The Office.