Jennifer Robertson
Jennifer Robertson (born 1971)[1] is a Canadian actress, best known for her role as Jocelyn Schitt in the CBC comedy Schitt's Creek. In 2004 she was nominated for the Canadian Comedy Awards for her writing. Her father was Canadian satirical comedian Bob Robertson, one half of the comedy team Double Exposure with his widow (and Jennifer's stepmother) Linda Cullen.
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Robertson in 2016 | |
Born | 1971 (age 48–49) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Other names | Jenn Robertson |
Occupation | Actress, writer, sketch comedian |
Notable work | Twitches, Knights of the South Bronx, Relative Chaos, Schitt's Creek |
Career
In 2005 Robertson debuted on U.S. television in the Disney Channel made-for-television movie Twitches. She has since appeared in other American made-for-television movies, including Knights of the South Bronx and Relative Chaos. She also co-starred as anchorwoman Jennifer Lange on the short-lived Fox News Channel satire show The 1/2 Hour News Hour.
Robertson has guest starred on Hannah Montana as the annoyed stewardess, and voiced Tricia in 6teen. She played Angela Montclaire on the Family Channel series Wingin' It. Starting in 2010, she played Cece Goldsworthy on Degrassi: The Next Generation in season 10. In 2013 and 2014, she hosted Canada's Handyman Challenge.[2][3]
Robertson is best known as Jocelyn Schitt in the CBC TV show Schitt's Creek.
Personal Life
Robertson has a daughter. Robertson announced her engagement on Instagram on October 1, 2019.[4]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | To Die 4 | Lead | TV film; also writer |
2005 | Twitches | Illeana | TV film |
2005 | Knights of the South Bronx | Parent #2 | TV film |
2006 | Relative Chaos | Lil Gilbert | TV film; as Jenn Robertson |
2012 | Sassy Pants | Misty | as Jenn Robertson |
2016 | Valentine Ever After | Molly | TV film; as Jenn Robertson |
2016 | The Big Crush | Donna | short; as Jenn Robertson |
2016 | Holiday Joy | Marcie | TV film |
2017 | Undercover Grandpa | Jake's mom | as Jenn Robertson |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | SketchCom | 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" |
2003 | The Seán Cullen Show | Betty | 6 episodes |
2003 - 2010 | Comedy Inc. | Various | 42 episodes; also writer (24 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; as Jenn Robertson |
2008 | Billable Hours | Reporter #1 | Episode: "Citizen Clark"; as Jenn Robertson |
2009 | Howie Do It | Episode #1.5; as Jenn Robertson | |
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; as Jenn Robertson |
2010 - 2012 | Wingin' It | Angela Montclaire | 51 episodes |
2012 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Poppy | 4 episodes; as Jenn Robertson |
2012 - 2013 | Mr. D | Kate | 3 episodes |
2013 | Nikita | Newscaster #3 | Episode: "With Fire" |
2013 | Saving Hope | Becca | Episode: "I Watch Death"; as Jenn Robertson |
2015–2020 | Schitt's Creek | Jocelyn Schitt | 63 episodes; series regular |
2017 | Disjointed | Susan | Episode: "Donna Weed" |
2020 | Ginny & Georgia | Ellen[5] | Upcoming series |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2004 | Writers Guild of Canada | This Hour Has 22 Minutes | Nominated | ||
2004 | Gemini Awards | Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series | This Hour Has 22 Minutes | Nominated | |
2004 | Canadian Comedy Awards | Television - Pretty Funny Writing - Special or Episode | To Die 4 | Nominated | [6] |
2006 | Canadian Comedy Awards | Best Performance by a Female - Film | Twitches | Won | [7] |
2006 | Canadian Comedy Awards | Best Performance by a Female - Television | Comedy Inc | Nominated | [7] |
2007 | Gemini Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series | Comedy Inc. | Nominated | |
2016 | 4th Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Schitt's Creek | Nominated | [8] |
2018 | 6th Canadian Screen Awards | Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy | Schitt's Creek | Nominated | [9] |
2019 | 7th Canadian Screen Awards | Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy | Schitt's Creek | Nominated | [10] |
2019 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Schitt's Creek | Nominated | [11] |
2020 | 8th Canadian Screen Awards | Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy | Schitt's Creek | Pending |
References
- Jennifer Robertson on Instagram (accessed 2019-02-27)
- HGTV Canada "Jenn Robertson" Biography (accessed 2014-01-10)
- Jennifer Robertson on IMDb (accessed 2014-01-14)
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B3GbCpMBW0i/
- Thorne, Will (August 13, 2019). "Netflix Orders YA Series 'Ginny & Georgia,' Sets Cast". Variety. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- "Nominations & Awards Archives | Canadian Comedy Awards". www.canadiancomedyawards.org. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- "Nominations & Awards Archives | Canadian Comedy Awards". www.canadiancomedyawards.org. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- Furdyk, Brent (2016-01-19). "2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced". ET Canada. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- "Gala Honouring Excellencein Creative Fiction Storytelling". Academy.ca. 2018-03-07. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- "CBC 2019 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD - NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM". CBC (Press Release). 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- "Nominations Announced for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ® | Screen Actors Guild Awards". www.sagawards.org. Retrieved 2019-12-15.