During his time at the University of Arizona, Robbie portrayed mascot, Wilbur T. Wildcat, taking on a new challenge and form of performance where film, commercial, and photo shoots were required as well as rehearsed and improvisational performances. This is where the acting bug kicked back in since some of his lead roles in his high school musicals. Soon after, he switched his major and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and minor in Equine Racing Science.
Upon his return to New York to pursue his acting career, he found himself off to a comfortable and fortunate start to build from. Within his first year, he landed roles in various commercials, TV shows, films, as well as print and runway model work.