Lance Robertson

American musician (born 1965) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lance Robertson (born April 5) is an American musician, singer, DJ and actor best known for the Nick Jr. kids' animated, puppet/musical television show Yo Gabba Gabba!, where he plays DJ Lance Rock. He was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards.

BornApril 5[1]
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • actor
  • author
Instruments
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Lance Robertson
Robertson at the 2023 WonderCon
Robertson at the 2023 WonderCon
Background information
BornApril 5[1]
GenresChildren's music[2]
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • actor
  • author
Instruments
Years active2006–present
LabelNickelodeon
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Life and career

Originally from St. Louis, Robertson graduated from Hazelwood East High School in 1983.[3] He was the vocalist for a local electronic band called My Other Self during the 1990s and the owner of a record store called Deep Grooves![3]

Robertson later relocated to Los Angeles, California.[3] During this time, he was in the band the Ray Makers. He later met Scott Schultz of the Orange County indie pop band Majestic. They eventually played a couple of shows together. Years later, when Schultz was co-creating the show Yo Gabba Gabba!, Robertson was asked to serve as host DJ Lance Rock.

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRoleNote
2006Yo Gabba Gabba!DJ Lance RockHost
2010Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest
2011Patti Down the Rabbit HoleMad HatterShort movie
2013I Am DivineN/aProducer
2021The Sparks BrothersHimself
2022Toomie: The Hungry TumorBradford
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Television

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YearTitleRoleNote
2007–2015Yo Gabba Gabba!DJ Lance RockMain role; host
2010True Jackson, VPEpisode: "Trapped in Paris"
2010–2011Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2 episodes; Episode: "September 1, 2010" (uncredited)
Episodes: "October 10, 2011"
2012The Fresh Beat BandEpisode: "Yo! Fresh Beats Go Gabba Gabba!"
2013In the Night Castle...Episode: "Nick Jr. Royal Party"
2019Be Safe with Yo Gabba Gabba!TV miniseries
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Awards and nominations

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2011 Himself NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program (Series or Special) Nominated [4]
2012 Nominated [5]
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