Interview from 2005 or 2006

I found an old interview Rob did with some guy named Juan Guerra on a website called Boy Saw the Comet. Pretty good interview with new information, but it's old. Wild N Out was still running which means it's from 2005 or 2006. After She's the Man, but before Step Up 2.

Here's the text in case the link disappears [and all typos are Juan's!]:

Robert Hoffman the third has proven to Hollywood that he not only has talent, but he's multi-talented! Dancing, improv and acting, what more can you ask for? With a few tv/film credits under his belt with She's The Man, FOX's Vanished, MTV's Wild N' Out and You've Got Served, Robert is going to high places in the entertainment industry. He says he's addicted to making people laugh, and that's what he'll keep doing for a long, successful career. That's right folks, he's got staying power!

Juan Guerra: How did you get on MTV's Wild N' Out? How was the audition process?

Robert Hoffman: I auditioned like everyone else to get on Wild 'N Out, but I dont think it hurt at all that I was friends with DJ D-Wrek before hand and hang met Nick Cannon at a few parties where I was acting like a maniac. At the audition, we had to 1. Do a rap, 2. show 3 characters, 3, be prepared to improv as any given celebrity. Well, none of those things are foreign to me and aparently the audition went well.

Juan Guerra: What are your current projects (tv and film)?

Robert Hoffman: Right now Wild 'N Out is airing every Thurs. night on MTV, and Vanished is airing every Monday night on FOX after Prison Break.

Juan Guerra: What's the idea behind Urban Ninja 2? Is this a project you would like see progress into a film on the silver screen? - Your videos are awesome!

Robert Hoffman: Honestly, I wouldn't have any problem with seeing Urban Ninja going to a TV series or film, but I personally have no drive to take it there myself. Urban Ninja and all my videos are my passion and I need nothing more than to have them spread all over the internet and to have the satisfaction of knowing that I am rocking peoples funny bones. Nothing makes me happier. Of course, I would love to have my own variety show on TV in which case Urban Ninja would fall right into place without any adjustments, but if it were to become it's own show or film, it's format would probably have to undergo some adjustments, I think UN is best the way it is.

Juan Guerra: How was working with Amanda Bynes and how did you get the role in "She's the Man"?

Robert Hoffman: I can's ay enough about Amanda. Very solid, sweet, humble girl. Again, I got that job like everyone else through an audition. I do think I may have gotten a small one up when Amanda (who was at the audition) had to use the rest room during my audition so I had more face time to get to know the director and producer.

Juan Guerra: If you had to choose a specific acting role, what would it be and why?

Robert Hoffman: Well, I have been saying I want to do something military for a while, but that's just so I can finally buzz my hair for the first time in my life. Otherwise, I think the role's I want to do most, and know I would be best at, are any of my comedic characters, or myself in the story of my life.

Juan Guerra: PunchRobert.com is your official website and you have videos that you've made. Which one is your most favorite that you've done and why?

Robert Hoffman: Oh jeez, that is a hard question... I definitely can't asnwer that. I like them all equally. No, no way. I mean, for the sake of the question let's just say Urban Ninja. It is a killer adrenalyn ride making it. It is SO scary going out not knowing whether I am gonna get shot at or beat up when I jump out at some dude - although after like the first 5 takes I get in a zone and become like a totally focused NINJA MAN. Then editing it is just as fun, finally clicking play and watching all that work come together to some AWESOME song and watching my friends laugh and be amazed at the crazy stuff I did.

Juan Guerra: You're currently on Fox's "Vanished." Tell me about your character and the story of the show?

Robert Hoffman: Vanished revolves around the dissapearance of a Senators daughter and the unraveling of the conspiracy/mystery around it. I play the cameraman/lover of an ambitious reporter played by Rebecca Gayheart.

Juan Guerra: Are there any plans in the futue of producing your own films?

Robert Hoffman: Well, I kinda do already per say. I mean, they are all short films. The only thing missing is a huge budget, but that's not something that I am aiming for at this point cause I dont wanna do anything that takes the fun out. I believe my videos are good because I have fun making them. If I start going around looking for funding and pitching to studios and whatnot, then I think it kinda ruins the integrity you know? I already have an audience, and I already have what I need to make good stuff, so why waste time asking for more? To get famous? People who wanna be famous aren't as good as people who just wanna entertain people. NOW, if someone comes along who likes my stuff and has the know-how and money to bring my stuff to a larger audience, then hell yea I'm in.

Juan Guerra: Since one of your passions is dancing, "You Got Served" was the perfect vechile for you. How was that experience for you?

Robert Hoffman: After doing You Got Served became a hit, there was a point where I was lying in my bed, and I realized I had already accomplished my life's dream of moving people all around the world with my dancing. I was stoked of course, but also a little worried. What would I do next? Well, fortunately I had the acting role in YGS and was able to meet a great manager who broke me into the acting business which is a whole new monster in itself. Hopefully one day I will be able to bring dancing into my acting in a way even bigger than YGS ( You Got Served).