Calvin Kenneth "Cal" 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. Robertson was cast in the role of Gabriel when director Ben
Coccio scouted for actors in Connecticut. 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. Robertson received a Best Actor
award, Zero Day, Florida International Film Fest. 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."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. In 2013
one of his short films (Dog Ghost) was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los
Angeles. In 2015 he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film Doomsdays.
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. Robertson was cast in the role of Gabriel when director Ben
Coccio scouted for actors in Connecticut. 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. Robertson received a Best Actor
award, Zero Day, Florida International Film Fest. 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."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. In 2013
one of his short films (Dog Ghost) was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los
Angeles. In 2015 he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film Doomsdays.
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