Jennifer Robertson(born November 24, 1971)[1]is a Canadian actress, writer, and comedian. She is known for her starring role asJocelyn Schittin theCBCsitcomSchitt's Creek(2015–2020), for which she won aScreen Actors Guild Awardand received nominations for fourCanadian Screen Awards.
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 Robertson in 2016 | |
| Born | November 24, 1971 |
| Other names | Jenn Robertson |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Children | 1 |
She has appeared in numerous other shows, including the CBC comedy seriesThis Hour Has 22 Minutes(2003–2004), theCTVsketch comedy seriesComedy Inc.(2003–2010), theDisney Channelfantasy filmTwitches(2005), theFamily Channelteen sitcomWingin' It(2010–2012), and theNetflixseriesGinny & Georgia(2021–present).
Early life
editRobertson was born in Canada,[2]the daughter of Bob Robertson who was one half of comedy duoDouble Exposure.[3]Raised inVancouver,British Columbia,[4]she has a brother, Patrick.[3]
Career
editRobertson made her acting debut in a 1998 episode of the sketch comedy seriesSketchCom.She went on to appear in various other television series, includingTwice in a Lifetime(2001),Point Blank(2002),[5]The Gavin Crawford Show(2002), andThe Seán Cullen Show(2003).[6]
She received further recognition for writing and starring in the comedy seriesThis Hour Has 22 Minutes(2003–2004) andComedy Inc.(2003–2010).[7]
In 2004, Robertson wrote and starred in the lead role of the television filmTo Die 4.In 2005, she starred in theDisney Channelmade-for-television filmTwitches.[8][9]She went on to appear in other American made-for-television film, includingKnights of the South Bronx(2005) andRelative Chaos(2006). She also co-starred as anchorwoman Jennifer Lange in the short-livedFox News Channelsatire comedy seriesThe 1/2 Hour News Hour(2007).[10]
Robertson guest starred as an annoyed flight attendant in the Disney Channel sitcomHannah Montana(2007), and voiced Tricia in the animated teen comedy series6teen.She starred as Angela Montclaire in the Family Channel teen sitcomWingin' It,which aired from April 2010 to May 2012. She portrayed Cece Goldsworthy in thetenth seasonof the long-running teen drama seriesDegrassi: The Next Generation(2010–2011). From 2013 to 2014, she hosted theHGTVreality competition seriesCanada's Handyman Challenge.[11]
Robertson gained further acclaim for her starring role ofJocelyn Schitt,the mayor's wife, in theCBCsitcomSchitt's Creek(2015–2020).[12][13]For her performance in the series, she earned a nomination for theScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Seriesand fourCanadian Screen Awards for Best Supporting or Guest Actress in a Comedy.[14][15][16][17]
In 2020, Robertson was cast in one of the lead roles in theNetflixdrama seriesGinny & Georgia.[18]Robertson stars as Ellen Baker in all ten episodes of the series,[19]which premiered on Netflix on February 24, 2021,[20]and attracted more than 52 million subscribers on the platform.[21]It was subsequently renewed for a second season.[21]Robertson had to learnsign languagefor her role on the series.[22]
Personal life
editRobertson has one child, a daughter born in 2010, from a previous marriage.[4][23]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 2021 | Single All the Way | Lisa | Netflix Film |
| 2022 | Hello, Goodbye, And Everything In Between | Nancy | Netflix Film |
| 2022 | In Merry Measure | Gretchen | Hallmark Film |
| 2022 | Crawlspace | Deputy Jordan Pacer |
Television
edit| 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 | 18 episodes |
| 2024 | The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down | Host |
Awards and nominations
edit| 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 | [24] | |
| 2006 | 7th Canadian Comedy Awards | Best Performance by a Female – Film | Twitches | Won | [25] |
| Best Performance by a Female – Television | Comedy Inc. | Nominated | [25] | ||
| 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 | [26] |
| 2018 | 6th Canadian Screen Awards | Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy | Nominated | [27] | |
| 2019 | 7th Canadian Screen Awards | Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy | Nominated | [28] | |
| 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [29] | ||
| 2020 | 8th Canadian Screen Awards | Best Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy | Nominated | [30] | |
| 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | [31] |
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- ^The Seán Cullen Showatradiotimes.com
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- ^Twitches (2005) Cast & Creditsatwww2.bfi.org.uk
- ^Twitches brief synopsis & cast listat www.tvmaze.com
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