Robert California

Robert California
The Office character
James Spader as Robert California.
First appearance"Search Committee" (2011)
Last appearance"Free Family Portrait Studio" (2012)
Created byGreg Daniels
Paul Lieberstein
Portrayed byJames Spader
In-universe information
Nicknames"BK"
“The Lizard King”
Occupation
  • Regional manager of Dunder Mifflin (former)
  • CEO of Sabre (former)
  • CEO of Sabre/Dunder Mifflin (preceded By Jo Bennett, then succeeded by David Wallace)
FamilyBert (son)
Gretchen (sister)
SpouseSusan California (third ex-wife)
NationalityAmerican

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 managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin.

California is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series.