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Lance Robertson | |
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![]() Robertson at the 2023 WonderCon | |
Background information | |
Born | April 5 [1] St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Genres | Children's music [2] |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, actor |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboard, vocals |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Nickelodeon |
Lance Robertson 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.
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.
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2006 | Yo Gabba Gabba! | DJ Lance Rock | Host |
2010 | Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest | ||
2011 | Patti Down the Rabbit Hole | Mad Hatter | Short movie |
2013 | I Am Divine | — | Producer |
2021 | The Sparks Brothers | Himself | |
2022 | Toomie: The Hungry Tumor | Bradford |
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2006 | Wonder Pets! | DJ Lance Rock | Episode: "Save the Mouse" |
2007–2015 | Yo Gabba Gabba! | Main role; host | |
2010 | True Jackson, VP | Episode: "Trapped in Paris" | |
2010–2011 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2 episodes; Episode: "September 1, 2010" (uncredited) Episodes: "October 10, 2011" | |
2012 | The Fresh Beat Band | Episode: "Yo! Fresh Beats Go Gabba Gabba!" | |
2013 | In the Night Castle... | Episode: "Nick Jr. Royal Party" | |
2019 | Be Safe with Yo Gabba Gabba! | TV miniseries |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2011 | Himself | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program (Series or Special) | Nominated | [4] |
2012 | Nominated | [5] |