| Intro | American actor, writer and director |
| Is |
Actor Screenwriter Model Television actor |
| From | United States of America |
| Type |
Fashion Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 12 February 1980, Northern Indiana |
| Age: | 40 years |
Robin Bain (born February 12, 1980) is an American actress, writer and director.
Career
Early work
Robin Bain earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from the University of Southern California and subsequently went on to perform as an actress on the NBC comedy series, The Real Wedding Crashers, Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia and alongside rockstar, Gene Simmons in a commercial promoting his television series, Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Bain then made guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Real Time with Bill Maher.
Bain acted as a live action character on Seth Green’s Emmy Award-winning animated show Robot Chicken, which airs on the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. She also voiced multiple characters for the 2009 Robot Chicken Christmas special.
Bain performed as an actress/model in a marketing campaign for the NFL Network in 2007 and was named one of Playboy Magazine’s rising stars in July 2008.
Robin Bain worked behind the scenes learning the ropes as a unit production manager in commercial and music video production and went on to write and direct her own work. Working as a director, Bain has been at the helm of several music videos, most notably videos featuring In This Moment singer, Maria Brink and country music band, The Clark Family Experience.
Bain’s 2003 short film, Paper Doll was screened on the independent film festival circuit, and earned Bain nominations for Best Actress, Best Director and a win for Best Short at the SMMASH Film Festival.
Writer and director
Robin Bain wrote, directed and produced the independent film, Nowhereland in 2016, which speaks on the harsh realities of sex trafficking in the United States. Nowhereland is set for release in 2017.
Bain wrote, is producing and is appearing in a lead role in the film Without You I’m Nothing, alongside actor Dolph Lundgren.
Robin Bain is an author for Ms. In The Biz, a website dedicated to female filmmakers. Bain often gears her writing toward controversial subjects regarding women in the film industry.
Personal life
Bain is skilled with firearms and is considered a markswoman.
Bain’s father served as a physician in the United States Army. She resides in Los Angeles, California.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larry Sanders Show | 1997 | Swimsuit Model | TV Series |
| Extra | 1997 | Swimsuit Model | TV Series |
| Glam | 1997 | Restaurant Patron | |
| Frankenbabe | 2001 | Frankenbabe | |
| Self Righteous Suicide | 2002 | Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer | |
| Paper Doll | 2003 | Natasha | Actress, Writer, Director, Producer Nominated – Best Actress, Best Director at the SMMASH Film Festival Winner – Best Short at the SMMASH Film Festival |
| Monster House | 2003 | Actress | TV Series, 1 episode, Las Vegas House |
| Wishful Thinking | 2004 | Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer | |
| The Real Wedding Crashers | 2007 | Robin | TV Series |
| Mind of Mencia | 2007 | Sketch Comedy Player | TV Series |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2008 | Sketch Comedy Player | TV Series |
| Real Time with Bill Maher | 2008 | Sketch Comedy Player | TV Series |
| Robot Chicken | 2008–2009 | Herself; additional voices | TV Series, 2 episodes “President Evil”, “Dear Consumer” |
| Eat Cake | 2010 | Sheila | Actress, Writer, Director, Producer |
| Nowhere to Run | 2010 | Claudia | Actress, Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer |
| The Brides of Sodom | 2010 | Sandy | Directed by cult, horror filmmaker, Creep Creepersin |
| Hollywood Sex Wars | 2011 | Julie Cantalopez | Cameo Appearance |
| Geezers! | 2012 | Kari | Actress |
| Pop Star | 2013 | Writer | |
| The Cheater | 2015 | Candy | Short Film |
| EuroClub | 2016 | Tiffany | Actress |
| Nowhereland | 2017 | Actress, Writer, Director, Producer | |
| Without You I’m Nothing | 2017 | Actress, Writer, Producer | |
| You Broke The Rules | 2017 | Writer | |
| The Kung Pao Kitty Project | 2017 | Writer |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SMMASH Film Festival | Best Short | Paper Doll | Won |
| 2003 | Best Director – Robin Bain | Paper Doll | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Actress – Robin Bain | Paper Doll | Nominated | |
| 2003 | California Independent Film Festival | Official Selection | Paper Doll | Nominated |
| 2016 | 23rd Annual IFS Los Angeles Film Festival | Best Picture | Nowhereland | Won |
| 2016 | Best Dramatic Feature Film | Nowhereland | Won | |
| 2016 | Audience Choice Award | Nowhereland | Won | |
| 2016 | Accolade Global Film Competition | Award of Recognition, Dramatic Impact | Nowhereland | Won |
| 2016 | Award of Recognition, Women Filmmakers | Nowhereland | Won | |
| 2016 | Award of Recognition, Writing – Robin Bain | Nowhereland | Won | |
| 2016 | Award of Recognition, Direction – Robin Bain | Nowhereland | Won | |
| 2016 | The Indie Fest Film Awards | Award of Recognition, Women Filmmakers | Nowhereland | Won |
| 2016 | Award of Recognition, Writing – Robin Bain | Nowhereland | Won | |
| 2016 | Award of Recognition, Direction – Robin Bain | Nowhereland | Won |