Angela Robinson (actress)

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Angela Robinson
Angela Robinson 2018.jpg
Robinson in 2018
Born (1963-09-07) September 7, 1963 (age 58)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S
OccupationActress, singer
Years active1989–present
Spouse(s)
Scott Whitehurst
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(m. 1996)​
Children1

Angela Robinson is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the role of Veronica Harrington in the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots from May 2013 to July 2021.

Life and career[]

Robinson was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] She graduated from William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville and Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida.[1] While in college, she won the crown of Miss Florida A&M University.[1] She moved to New York City in 1992 and began acting career on the stage, appearing on Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.[2][3] On Broadway, she performed in The Color Purple, and later appeared in the national touring production.[1] Robinson also performed on the national tours of Dreamgirls and The Wizard of Oz.[2] On television, she appeared in the episode "Contagious" of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2005.[2]

From May 2013 to July 2021, Robinson starred as Veronica Harrington, with albeit a high-end and classy presentation, a no-holds-barred prominent villainess on the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots. The program was produced by Tyler Perry.[4] For her performance on The Haves and the Have Nots, Robinson received a Gracie Award for "Outstanding Female Actor - One to Watch," in 2015.[5][6] For her cold, calculating rendition of Veronica Harrington, Robinson also earned the label of "Ice Queen" on OWN, the tagline for her character used in numerous OWN advertisements to fuel enthusiasm for upcoming episodes during the show's original run.[7] The label originated from the show's considerable fanbase.[8]

Personal life[]

In 1996, Robinson married stage actor Scott Whitehurst.[9] In June 2018, they adopted a son named Robinson Scott.[10]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Another Bed Alma Short film
2005 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Mrs. Wheeler Episode: "Contagious"
2013—2021 The Haves and the Have Nots Veronica Harrington Series regular
Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor- One to Watch (2015)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Crumpler, David. "Two actresses with Jacksonville ties star in new Oprah Winfrey Network show".
  2. ^ a b c Angela Robinson
  3. ^ "Bronze Magazine » Celebrate. Empower. Inspire. » The Haves and The Have Nots' "Ice Queen" warms up for Bronze Magazine". Bronze Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  4. ^ "'The Haves and the Have Nots' star Angela Robinson: 'These stories are real' - Rolling Out". Rolling Out. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  5. ^ Gregg Kilday. "Julie Roberts and Cicely Tyson Among Recipients of Gracies Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  6. ^ Whitney Friedlander. "Women In Media to Honor Julia Roberts, 'Orange is the New Black' at Annual Gracies Awards". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  7. ^ "The Haves and The Have Nots' "Ice Queen" warms up for Bronze Magazine". Bronze. United States. June 20, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Brown, Busta (August 31, 2017). "'She's crazy,' says Veronica Harrington actress". The Chronicle. United States. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  9. ^ A Look at The Haves and the Have Nots' Angela Robinson's Real-Life Romance!
  10. ^ HAHN's Angela Robinson & Husband Welcome First Baby Addition on Father's Day!

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