Antoinette Robertson
Antoinette Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1993 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Antoinette Robertson is an American actress, known for her roles in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots (2014–18), "Hart of Dixie" season 3 on CW network, and Netflix comedy-drama series Dear White People (2017–2021).
Life and career[]
Robertson was born and raised in The Bronx, New York and got her start 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]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bittersweets | Emily | |
| 2012 | A Gifted Man | Girl Basketball Player | Episode: "In Case of Blind Spots" |
| 2013 | Zero Hour | Alima | Episode: "Spring" and "Ratchet" |
| 2013-2014 | Hart of Dixie | Lynly Hayes | Recurring role, 10 episodes |
| 2014-2018 | The Haves and the Have Nots | Melissa Wilson | Recurring role (seasons 1-4), Series regular (season 5) |
| 2016 | Late Bloomer | Nancy Albright | Television film |
| 2016 | Atlanta | Janice | Episode: "The Club" |
| 2017–2021 | Dear White People | Colandrea 'Coco' Conners | Series regular Nominated — Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series (2018) |
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted | Sandra Coates | Episode: "Caesar" |
References[]
- ^ "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. "'Dear White People' Actress Antoinette Robertson Opens Up About the Complexities of Black Beauty Ideals". Glamour.
External links[]
- African-American actresses
- American people of Jamaican descent
- 21st-century American actresses
- American television actresses
- Living people
- Actresses from New York City
- 21st-century African-American women
- 21st-century African-American people
- 1993 births