Nicolette Kloe Robinson (born April 18, 1988) is an American stage and television actress.[3][4] She is known for her role as Jane in the television show The Affair and Jenna in the stage musical Waitress,[5] the latter of which marked her Broadway debut.[6]
Nicolette Robinson | |
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 Robinson at the 74th Tony Awards in 2021 | |
| Born | April 18, 1988[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editRobinson was born on April 18, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, to a Jewish mother and an African-American father.[4] She has joked that her family "looks like the U.N."[4] She attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where Robinson majored in musical theater. While in school she performed in multiple stage productions, UCLA's Awaken A Cappella, and received the Gant Gaither Theater Award from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. Robinson also received a scholarship from the Jackie Robinson Foundation.[2]
Personal life
editIn 2012, Robinson married actor Leslie Odom Jr., whom she met in 2008 while auditioning for a role in the musical Once on This Island in Los Angeles.[7] Odom, who would later become known for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the stage musical Hamilton, served as the assistant director of Once on This Island.[7] As Robinson would be replacing an actress who had left the production, Odom was tasked with ensuring that she easily transitioned into the role. The two began a relationship after the show's run ended.[6]
On April 23, 2017, the two had their first child, a daughter named Lucille Ruby.[8] On March 25, 2021, their son, Able Phineas, was born.[9]
Performances
editStage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lempicka | Suzy Solidor[10] | |
| 2014–15 | Invisible Thread | Eden[11][12][13][14] | |
| 2015 | Brooklynite | Astrolass[15][16][17][18] | |
| 2018 | Waitress | Jenna | Broadway |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Cold Case | Dawn Hill - 1994 | Episode: "Detention" |
| 2010–11 | Perfect Couples | Isabella | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Unforgettable | Mena Levy | Episode: "Brotherhood" |
| 2013 | Hart of Dixie | Tara | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2014–18 | The Affair | Jane | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2020 | Love in the Time of Corona | Sade[19] | Main role, limited series |
| 2022–25 | Chicago Med | Tara Goodwin | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | One Night in Miami... | Barbara Cooke | |
| 2023 | Day of the Fight | Jessica | |
| Woman of the Hour | Laura | [20] |
References
edit- ^ "Nicolette Robinson". Playbill. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "Nicolette Robinson". Princess Grace Foundation-USA. 2009. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018.
- ^ Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Invisible Thread Star Nicolette Robinson. Broadway.com: Video on Demand. December 15, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c Piepenburg, Erik; Pogrebin, Robin; Sulcas, Roslyn; Soloski, Alexis (February 19, 2015). "Faces to Watch: Heroes, Sidekicks, Cartoonists". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018.
- ^ "Broadway-Bound Nicolette Robinson on Going From Waitress Fan to Waitress Star". Playbill. August 22, 2018. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018.
- ^ a b LeDonne, Rob (September 4, 2018). "Nicolette Robinson on Debuting in 'Waitress' and Being Half of a Broadway Power Couple". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018.
- ^ a b Spaner, Whitney (December 15, 2015). "How Hamilton's Leslie Odom, Jr. Took His Shot With Nicolette Robinson". Playbill. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Fierberg, Ruthie (April 25, 2017). "Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. and Wife Nicolette Robinson Welcome a Baby Girl". Playbill. Archived from the original on June 21, 2017.
- ^ "Leslie Odom Jr. And Wife Nicolette Robinson Welcome Second Baby, Son Able Phineas".
- ^ Hetrick, Adam (November 5, 2012). "Lempicka Reading to Feature Lisa Brescia, James Barbour and More". Playbill. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Isherwood, Charles (December 2, 2015). "Review: In Invisible Thread, a Gay New Yorker Goes to Uganda". The New York Times. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Cote, David (October 16, 2015). "Invisible Thread". Time Out (review). Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Hofler, Robert (December 2, 2015). "Invisible Thread Theater Review: Musical's Uganda Is Far From Book of Mormon". TheWrap. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017.
- ^ Saccoccia, Susan (February 27, 2014). "Luminous Cast Fuels "Witness Uganda" Run". The Boston Banner. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018 – via Highbeam.
- ^ Isherwood, Charles (February 25, 2015). "Review: Brooklynite, a Superhero Musical With Matt Doyle and Nicolette Robinson". The New York Times. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Scheck, Frank (February 25, 2015). "'Brooklynite': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015.
- ^ Stewart, Zachary (February 25, 2015). "Reviews:Brooklynite". TheaterMania. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Soloski, Alexis (February 26, 2015). "Brooklynite review – superheroes hit New York in genial musical". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on July 16, 2017.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 29, 2020). "'Love In The Time Of Corona': Freeform Sets Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley And 4 More For Limited Series Event". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Hale Joins Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut Feature 'The Dating Game,' Co-Starring Alongside Daniel Zovatto and Nicolette Robinson". Variety. December 16, 2022.