Charles M. Robinson (video director)

Charles M. Robinson is an American music video, television, and film director. He is best known for his work directing music videos for prominent hip-hop and R&B artists throughout the 1990s and 2000s. His visual style often incorporated cinematic elements and storytelling narratives, contributing to the evolution of the music video medium.

Some of Robinson's notable music video credits include works for artists such as Nas, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, The Roots, Alicia Keys, and Brandy. His work has earned him numerous MTV Video Music Award nominations.

Beyond music videos, Robinson has directed episodes of several television series, including "Everybody Hates Chris," "How to Make It in America," "Entourage," "New Girl," and "Black-ish." He has also directed feature films such as "Sugar Hill" (1994) and "Guess Who" (2005), a remake of the film "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner."