Antoinette Robertson
Antoinette Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Dear White People |
Antoinette Robertson is an American and Jamaican[a] actress, known for her roles in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots (2014–18), and Netflix comedy-drama series Dear White People (2017–2021).
Life and career
Robertson began her acting career in William Esper Studio.[1] Her first notable role was in the CW comedy-drama series Hart of Dixie (2013–14). In 2014, she was cast in a recurring role in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots playing the role of Melissa Wilson. She was promoted to series regular in season five, her final season on show.[2]
In 2017, Robertson was cast as Colandrea 'Coco' Conners in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Dear White People.[3][4][5] The series ended in 2021. In 2021, she had a recurring role in the Canadian drama series, Diggstown.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eros | Woman | Short |
| 2011 | Alterations | Brandy | Short |
| Bittersweets | Emily | ||
| 2016 | Late Bloomer | Nancy Albright | TV movie |
| 2022 | Block Party | Keke McQueen | |
| The Blackening | Lisa |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | A Gifted Man | Girl Basketball Player | Episode: "In Case of Blind Spots" |
| 2013 | Zero Hour | Alima | Episode: "Spring" & "Ratchet" |
| 2013-14 | Hart of Dixie | Lynly Hayes | Recurring cast: Season 3 |
| 2014-18 | The Haves and the Have Nots | Melissa Wilson | Recurring cast: season 1-4 |
| 2016 | Mary + Jane | Lindsay | Episode: "Sn**chelorette" |
| Atlanta | Janice | Episode: "The Club" | |
| 2017–21 | Dear White People | Colandrea 'Coco' Conners | Main cast |
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted | Sandra Coates | Episode: "Caesar" |
| 2021 | Diggstown | Vivian Jefferson | Recurring cast: season 3 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Black Reel Awards | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series | "Dear White People" | Nominated |
References
- ^ Grew up in Jamaica as per Hypebae source
- ^ "Antoinette Robertson Opens up About 'Dear White People,' Her Acting Career and Overcoming Adversity". HYPEBAE.
- ^ Thomas, Michael. "Antoinette Robertson Speaks Out On HAHN Exit!".
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 1, 2016). "'Dear White People' Netflix Series Rounds Out Cast As Production Begins".
- ^ "Dear White People's Antoinette Robertson Brings Complexity to One of TV's Most Polarizing Characters". Harper's BAZAAR. June 1, 2018.
- ^ Radloff, Jessica (29 April 2017). "'Dear White People' Actress Antoinette Robertson Opens Up About the Complexities of Black Beauty Ideals". Glamour.