Jennifer Robertson (born November 24, 1971) is a Canadian actress, writer, and comedian. She is known for her role as Jocelyn Schitt in the CBC sitcom Schitt's Creek (2015–2020), for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award and received nominations for 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, the daughter of Bob Robertson who was one half of comedy duo Double Exposure. Raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, she has a brother, Patrick.
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),Jennifer Robertson bio at www.cbc.ca media center The Gavin Crawford Show (2002), and The Seán Cullen Show (2003).The Seán Cullen Show at radiotimes.com
She received further recognition for writing and starring in the comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes (2003–2004) and Comedy Inc. (2003–2010).Interview: Jennifer Robertson, No. 1 with a (Nutri)Bullet by Greg David at tv-eh.com
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.Twitches (2005) Cast & Credits at www2.bfi.org.ukTwitches brief synopsis & cast list at www.tvmaze.com 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)."Jennifer Lange (Jenn Robertson)" The 1/2 Hour News Hour review by Barry Garron at hollywoodreporter.com
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.
Robertson gained further acclaim for her starring role of Jocelyn Schitt, the mayor's wife, in the CBC sitcom Schitt's Creek (2015–2020). 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.
In 2020, Robertson was cast in one of the lead roles in the Netflix drama series Ginny & Georgia. Robertson stars as Ellen Baker in all ten episodes of the series, which premiered on Netflix on February 24, 2021, and attracted more than 52 million subscribers on the platform. It was subsequently renewed for a second season. Robertson had to learn sign language for her role on the series. After the Season 2 release, Ginny & Georgia was the most-watched title from January to June 2023 on Netflix, with a combined 967.2M hours viewed between Seasons 1 and 2. In May 2023, the series was renewed for a third and fourth season. The third season was released on June 5, 2025.
Personal life Robertson has one child, a daughter born in 2010, from a previous marriage.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2004To Die 4LeadTelevision film; also writer2005TwitchesIlleanaTelevision film2005Knights of the South BronxParent #2Television film2006Relative ChaosLil GilbertTelevision film2012Sassy PantsMisty2016Valentine Ever AfterMollyTelevision film2016 The Big CrushDonnaShort film2016Holiday JoyMarcieTelevision film2017Undercover GrandpaMrs. Bouchard2021Single All the WayLisaNetflix Film2022 Hello, Goodbye, And Everything In BetweenNancyNetflix Film2022In Merry MeasureGretchenHallmark Film2022CrawlspaceDeputy Jordan Pacer2026Kissing Is the Easy PartErinTubi Film2026Reminders of HimRuth
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1998SketchCom UnknownEpisode: "The Bobroom and Pale by Comparison"; also writer (2 episodes)2001Twice in a LifetimeInfomercial JeanEpisode: "The Choice"2002Point BlankLady of the HouseEpisode: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"; also writer (1 episode)2002 The Gavin Crawford ShowAlissonEpisode: "Gavin Crawford show"2002 The Holmes ShowWriter (22 episodes)2003 The Seán Cullen ShowBetty6 episodes2003–2004This Hour Has 22 MinutesHerself6 episodes; also writer (6 episodes)2003–2010Comedy Inc.Various42 episodes; also writer (38 episodes)2007Hannah MontanaFlight AttendantEpisode: "I Want You to Want Me... to Go to Florida"2007 The 1/2 Hour News HourJennifer Lange17 episodes2008Billable HoursReporter #1Episode: "Citizen Clark"2009Howie Do ItHerself Episode #1.52010Cra$h & BurnFaithEpisode: "Bond Blame Baptize"2010 The Dating GuyMiss Tiffany / Golden Lab (voice)Episode: "Spanking the Monkey"2010–2011Degrassi: The Next GenerationCece Goldsworthy3 episodes2010–2012Wingin' ItAngela Montclaire51 episodes2011Scaredy SquirrelWriter (3 episodes)2012Little Mosque on the PrairiePoppy4 episodes2012–2013Mr. DKate3 episodes2013NikitaNewscaster #3Episode: "With Fire"2013Saving HopeBeccaEpisode: "I Watch Death"2013–2014Canada's Handyman ChallengeHerself / Host 19 episodes2015–2020Schitt's CreekJocelyn Schitt63 episodes2017DisjointedSusanEpisode: "Donna Weed"2021–presentGinny & GeorgiaEllen Baker28 episodes2024 The Great Canadian Pottery Throw DownHost
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.20048th Writers Guild of Canada AwardsBest Comedy & VarietyThis Hour Has 22 Minutes 19th Gemini AwardsBest Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series 5th Canadian Comedy AwardsTelevision – Pretty Funny Writing – Special or EpisodeTo Die 4 20067th Canadian Comedy AwardsBest Performance by a Female – FilmTwitches Best Performance by a Female – TelevisionComedy Inc. 200722nd Gemini AwardsBest Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series 20164th Canadian Screen AwardsBest Supporting or Guest Actress, ComedySchitt's Creek 20186th Canadian Screen AwardsBest Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy 20197th Canadian Screen AwardsBest Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy 26th Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 20208th Canadian Screen AwardsBest Supporting or Guest Actress, Comedy "CBC/RADIO-CANADA 2020 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS - NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM" Feb 18, 2020 at www.cbc.ca27th Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
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