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==Career==
==Career==
Robertson made her acting debut in a 1998 episode of the sketch comedy series ''[[SketchCom]]''. She went on to appear in various other television series, including ''[[Twice in a Lifetime (TV series)|Twice in a Lifetime]]'' (2001), ''[[Point Blank (TV series)|Point Blank]]'' (2002), ''[[The Gavin Crawford Show]]'' (2002), and ''[[Seán Cullen|The Seán Cullen Show]]'' (2003).{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
Robertson made her acting debut in a 1998 episode of the sketch comedy series ''[[SketchCom]]''. She went on to appear in various other television series, including ''[[Twice in a Lifetime (TV series)|Twice in a Lifetime]]'' (2001), ''[[Point Blank (TV series)|Point Blank]]'' (2002), ''[[The Gavin Crawford Show]]'' (2002), and ''[[Seán Cullen|The Seán Cullen Show]]'' (2003).<ref>[https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-vah5qp/the-sen-cullen-show/ The Seán Cullen Show] at [[Radio Times|radiotimes.com]]</ref>


She received further recognition for writing and starring in the comedy series ''[[This Hour Has 22 Minutes]]'' (2003–2004) and ''[[Comedy Inc. (Canadian TV series)|Comedy Inc.]]'' (2003–2010).{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
She received further recognition for writing and starring in the comedy series ''[[This Hour Has 22 Minutes]]'' (2003–2004) and ''[[Comedy Inc. (Canadian TV series)|Comedy Inc.]]'' (2003–2010).<ref>[https://www.tv-eh.com/2015/03/11/interview-jennifer-robertson-no-1-with-a-nutribullet/ Interview: Jennifer Robertson, No. 1 with a (Nutri)Bullet by Greg David] at tv-eh.com</ref>


In 2004, Robertson wrote and starred in the lead role of the television film ''To Die 4''. In 2005, she starred in the [[Disney Channel]] made-for-television film ''[[Twitches (film)|Twitches]]''. She went on to appear in other American made-for-television film, including ''[[Knights of the South Bronx]]'' (2005) and ''[[Relative Chaos]]'' (2006). She also co-starred as anchorwoman Jennifer Lange in the short-lived [[Fox News Channel]] satire comedy series ''[[The 1/2 Hour News Hour]]'' (2007).{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
In 2004, Robertson wrote and starred in the lead role of the television film ''To Die 4''. In 2005, she starred in the [[Disney Channel]] made-for-television film ''[[Twitches (film)|Twitches]]''. She went on to appear in other American made-for-television film, including ''[[Knights of the South Bronx]]'' (2005) and ''[[Relative Chaos]]'' (2006). She also co-starred as anchorwoman Jennifer Lange in the short-lived [[Fox News Channel]] satire comedy series ''[[The 1/2 Hour News Hour]]'' (2007).<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/12-hour-news-hour-159093/ "Jennifer Lange (Jenn Robertson)" The 1/2 Hour News Hour review] by Barry Garron at [[The Hollywood Reporter|hollywoodreporter.com]]</ref>


Robertson guest starred as an annoyed flight attendant in the Disney Channel sitcom ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' (2007), and voiced Tricia in the animated teen comedy series ''[[6teen]]''. She starred as Angela Montclaire in the Family Channel teen sitcom ''[[Wingin' It]]'', which aired from April 2010 to May 2012. She portrayed Cece Goldsworthy in the [[Degrassi (season 10)|tenth season]] of the long-running teen drama series ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]'' (2010–2011). From 2013 to 2014, she hosted the [[HGTV (Canadian TV channel)|HGTV]] reality competition series ''[[Canada's Handyman Challenge]]''.<ref name="HGTVca-bio">{{cite web|title=Jenn Robertson|publisher=[[HGTV]]|location= Canada|url=http://www.hgtv.ca/hosts/jenn-robertson/?hostid=41955|access-date=2014-01-10|archive-date=6 July 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170706100344/http://www.hgtv.ca/tags/jenn-robertson/| url-status=live}}</ref>
Robertson guest starred as an annoyed flight attendant in the Disney Channel sitcom ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' (2007), and voiced Tricia in the animated teen comedy series ''[[6teen]]''. She starred as Angela Montclaire in the Family Channel teen sitcom ''[[Wingin' It]]'', which aired from April 2010 to May 2012. She portrayed Cece Goldsworthy in the [[Degrassi (season 10)|tenth season]] of the long-running teen drama series ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]'' (2010–2011). From 2013 to 2014, she hosted the [[HGTV (Canadian TV channel)|HGTV]] reality competition series ''[[Canada's Handyman Challenge]]''.<ref name="HGTVca-bio">{{cite web|title=Jenn Robertson|publisher=[[HGTV]]|location= Canada|url=http://www.hgtv.ca/hosts/jenn-robertson/?hostid=41955|access-date=2014-01-10|archive-date=6 July 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170706100344/http://www.hgtv.ca/tags/jenn-robertson/| url-status=live}}</ref>

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For other people named Jennifer Robertson, see Jennifer Robertson (disambiguation).
Jennifer Robertson
Robertson in 2016
Born (1971-11-24) November 24, 1971 (age 53)
Canada
Other namesJenn Robertson
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • comedian
Years active1998–present
Children1

Jennifer Robertson (born November 24, 1971)[1] is a Canadian actress, writer, and comedian. She is best known for her starring role as Jocelyn Schitt in the CBC Emmy Award-winning sitcom Schitt's Creek (2015–2020), for which she was nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards (winning one) and four Canadian Screen Awards.

She has appeared in numerous other shows, including the CBC comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes (2003–2004), the CTV sketch comedy series Comedy Inc. (2003–2010), the Disney Channel fantasy film Twitches (2005), the Family Channel teen sitcom Wingin' It (2010–2012), and the Netflix series Ginny & Georgia (2021–present).

Early life

Robertson was born in Canada,[2] the daughter of comedy duo Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen of Double Exposure.[3] Raised in Vancouver, British Columbia,[4] she has a brother, Patrick.[3]

Career

Robertson made her acting debut in a 1998 episode of the sketch comedy series SketchCom. She went on to appear in various other television series, including Twice in a Lifetime (2001), Point Blank (2002), The Gavin Crawford Show (2002), and The Seán Cullen Show (2003).[5]

She received further recognition for writing and starring in the comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes (2003–2004) and Comedy Inc. (2003–2010).[6]

In 2004, Robertson wrote and starred in the lead role of the television film To Die 4. In 2005, she starred in the Disney Channel made-for-television film Twitches. She went on to appear in other American made-for-television film, including Knights of the South Bronx (2005) and Relative Chaos (2006). She also co-starred as anchorwoman Jennifer Lange in the short-lived Fox News Channel satire comedy series The 1/2 Hour News Hour (2007).[7]

Robertson guest starred as an annoyed flight attendant in the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana (2007), and voiced Tricia in the animated teen comedy series 6teen. She starred as Angela Montclaire in the Family Channel teen sitcom Wingin' It, which aired from April 2010 to May 2012. She portrayed Cece Goldsworthy in the tenth season of the long-running teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010–2011). From 2013 to 2014, she hosted the HGTV reality competition series Canada's Handyman Challenge.[8]

Robertson gained further acclaim for her starring role of Jocelyn Schitt, the mayor's wife, in the CBC sitcom Schitt's Creek (2015–2020).[9][10] For her performance in the series, she earned a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and four Canadian Screen Awards for Best Supporting or Guest Actress in a Comedy.[11][12][13][14]

In 2020, Robertson was cast in one of the lead roles in the Netflix drama series Ginny & Georgia.[15] Robertson stars as Ellen Baker in all ten episodes of the series,[16] which premiered on Netflix on February 24, 2021,[17] and attracted more than 52 million subscribers on the platform.[18] It was subsequently renewed for a second season.[18] Robertson had to learn sign language for her role on the series.[19]

Personal life

Robertson has one child, a daughter born in 2010, from a previous marriage.[4][20] In October 2019 she announced her engagement on Instagram, though she later deleted the post.[21][22]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 To Die 4 Lead Television film; also writer
2005 Twitches Illeana Television film
2005 Knights of the South Bronx Parent #2 Television film
2006 Relative Chaos Lil Gilbert Television film
2007 Twitches Too Illeana Television film
2012 Sassy Pants Misty
2016 Valentine Ever After Molly Television film
2016 The Big Crush Donna Short film
2016 Holiday Joy Marcie Television film
2017 Undercover Grandpa Mrs. Bouchard
TBA Hello, Goodbye, And Everything In Between Post-production
2021 Single All the Way Lisa Television Film


Television

Year Title Role Notes
1998 SketchCom Unknown Episode: "The Bobroom and Pale by Comparison"; also writer (2 episodes)
2001 Twice in a Lifetime Infomercial Jean Episode: "The Choice"
2002 Point Blank Lady of the House Episode: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"; also writer (1 episode)
2002 The Gavin Crawford Show Alisson Episode: "Gavin Crawford show"
2002 The Holmes Show None Writer (22 episodes)
2003 The Seán Cullen Show Betty 6 episodes
2003–2004 This Hour Has 22 Minutes Herself 6 episodes; also writer (6 episodes)
2003–2010 Comedy Inc. Various 42 episodes; also writer (38 episodes)
2007 Hannah Montana Flight Attendant Episode: "I Want You to Want Me... to Go to Florida"
2007 The 1/2 Hour News Hour Jennifer Lange 17 episodes
2008 Billable Hours Reporter #1 Episode: "Citizen Clark"
2009 Howie Do It Herself Episode #1.5
2010 Cra$h & Burn Faith Episode: "Bond Blame Baptize"
2010 The Dating Guy Miss Tiffany / Golden Lab (voice) Episode: "Spanking the Monkey"
2010–2011 Degrassi: The Next Generation Cece Goldsworthy 3 episodes
2010–2012 Wingin' It Angela Montclaire 51 episodes
2011 Scaredy Squirrel None Writer (3 episodes)
2012 Little Mosque on the Prairie Poppy 4 episodes
2012–2013 Mr. D Kate 3 episodes
2013 Nikita Newscaster #3 Episode: "With Fire"
2013 Saving Hope Becca Episode: "I Watch Death"
2013–2014 Canada's Handyman Challenge Herself / Host 19 episodes
2015–2020 Schitt's Creek Jocelyn Schitt 63 episodes
2017 Disjointed Susan Episode: "Donna Weed"
2021 Ginny & Georgia Ellen Baker 10 episodes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2004 8th Writers Guild of Canada Awards Best Comedy & Variety This Hour Has 22 Minutes Nominated
19th Gemini Awards Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series Nominated
5th Canadian Comedy Awards Television – Pretty Funny Writing – Special or Episode To Die 4 Nominated [23]
2006 7th Canadian Comedy Awards Best Performance by a Female – Film Twitches Won [24]
Best Performance by a Female – Television Comedy Inc. Nominated [24]
2007 22nd Gemini Awards Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series Nominated
2016 4th Canadian Screen Awards Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy Schitt's Creek Nominated [25]
2018 6th Canadian Screen Awards Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy Nominated [26]
2019 7th Canadian Screen Awards Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy Nominated [27]
26th Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated [28]
2020 8th Canadian Screen Awards Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy Nominated
27th Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won [29]

References

  1. ^ "This is 45. #palmspringsbirthday". Jennifer Robertson verified Instagram account. 26 November 2016. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24.
  2. ^ "Jennifer Robertson". CBC. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b Woo, Andrea (10 April 2017). "Double Exposure star Bob Robertson was a gifted mimic, political satirist". The Globe and Mail. Canada. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b Furminger, Sabrina (12 February 2015). "Vancouver actress is hot Schitt". Vancouver Courier. British Columbia, Canada. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020. ...the Vancouver-raised comedienne... Robertson currently resides in California with her husband and four-year-old daughter....
  5. ^ The Seán Cullen Show at radiotimes.com
  6. ^ Interview: Jennifer Robertson, No. 1 with a (Nutri)Bullet by Greg David at tv-eh.com
  7. ^ "Jennifer Lange (Jenn Robertson)" The 1/2 Hour News Hour review by Barry Garron at hollywoodreporter.com
  8. ^ "Jenn Robertson". Canada: HGTV. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  9. ^ "Vancouver actress is hot Schitt". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  10. ^ Twitter, Eryn Murphy; Articles, More; April 15, 2020 (2020-04-16). "Jennifer Robertson on Playing Jocelyn in 'Schitt's Creek' and the Series Finale". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2021-05-06. {{cite web}}: |first3= has numeric name (help); |last1= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ Nordyke, Hilary Lewis,Pamela McClintock,Kimberly; Lewis, Hilary; McClintock, Pamela; Nordyke, Kimberly (2021-04-05). "SAG Awards: 'Trial of the Chicago 7,' 'The Crown,' 'Schitt's Creek' Win Best Ensemble Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-05-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ Furdyk, Brent (2019-03-27). "The Winners: Canadian Screen Awards Presented For Creative Fiction Storytelling". ET Canada. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  13. ^ Canada, HELLO! (18 February 2020). "2020 Canadian Screen Awards: 'Schitt's Creek' dominates with 26 nominations". ca.hellomagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  14. ^ "Jennifer Robertson". Academy.ca. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  15. ^ Murphy, Eryn (16 April 2020). "Jennifer Robertson on Playing Jocelyn in 'Schitt's Creek' and the Series Finale". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Archived from the original on 16 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  16. ^ "Ginny and Georgia: did you spot Schitt's Creek actress on show?". HOLA. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  17. ^ Nemetz, Dave (2021-01-14). "Ginny & Georgia First Look: Is Netflix's New Dramedy the Next Gilmore Girls?". TVLine. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  18. ^ a b White, Peter (2021-04-19). "'Ginny & Georgia' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix After Season 1 Watched By 52M Subscribers". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  19. ^ "'Schitt's Creek' Star Jennifer Robertson Talks Learning Sign Language For 'Ginny & Georgia'". TheThings. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  20. ^ "11 years ago this human being came into the world..." Jennifer Robertson verified Instagram account. April 13, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24.
  21. ^ "Many of our friends and family already know". Jennifer Robertson verified Instagram account. October 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. ...this weekend my ❤️ asked me to marry him.
  22. ^ https://instagram.com/frennifer?igshid=133l5gcate4d
  23. ^ "Nominations & Awards Archives: 2004". Canadian Comedy Awards. Archived from the original on 2 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
  24. ^ a b "Nominations & Awards Archives: 2006". Canadian Comedy Awards. Archived from the original on 2 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
  25. ^ Furdyk, Brent (19 January 2016). "2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced". Entertainment Tonight. Canada. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
  26. ^ "Gala Honouring Excellence in Creative Fiction Storytelling". (winners and nominees) Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. 2018-03-07. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
  27. ^ "CBC 2019 Canadian Screen Award - Nominations By Program" (Press release). CBC. 7 February 2019. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  28. ^ "Nominations Announced for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. 11 December 2019. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  29. ^ "2021 SAG Awards: The Complete Nominations List". 4 February 2021.
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