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.

Jennifer Robertson
Robertson in 2016
Born1971 (age 48–49)
Canada
NationalityCanadian
Other namesJenn Robertson
OccupationActress, 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
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
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

Other
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Scarface: The World is Yours Voice video game


Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref
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
  1. Jennifer Robertson on Instagram (accessed 2019-02-27)
  2. HGTV Canada "Jenn Robertson" Biography (accessed 2014-01-10)
  3. Jennifer Robertson on IMDb (accessed 2014-01-14)
  4. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3GbCpMBW0i/
  5. Thorne, Will (August 13, 2019). "Netflix Orders YA Series 'Ginny & Georgia,' Sets Cast". Variety. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  6. "Nominations & Awards Archives | Canadian Comedy Awards". www.canadiancomedyawards.org. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
  7. "Nominations & Awards Archives | Canadian Comedy Awards". www.canadiancomedyawards.org. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
  8. Furdyk, Brent (2016-01-19). "2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced". ET Canada. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
  9. "Gala Honouring Excellencein Creative Fiction Storytelling". Academy.ca. 2018-03-07. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
  10. "CBC 2019 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD - NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM". CBC (Press Release). 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  11. "Nominations Announced for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ® | Screen Actors Guild Awards". www.sagawards.org. Retrieved 2019-12-15.


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