Jennifer Robertson (born November 24, 1971) is a Canadian actress, writer, and comedian. She is known for her starring role as Jocelyn Schitt in the

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'' (2015–2020), for which she won a

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and received nominations for four

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. She has appeared in numerous other shows, including the CBC comedy series ''

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'' (2003–2004), the CTV sketch comedy series '' Comedy Inc.'' (2003–2010), the

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fantasy film '' Twitches'' (2005), the Family Channel teen sitcom ''

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'' (2010–2012), and the

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'' (2021–present). 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.

Early life

Robertson was born in Canada, the daughter of Bob Robertson who was one half of comedy duo ''

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''. Raised in

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, 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), ''

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'' (2002), ''

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'' (2003). She received further recognition for writing and starring in the comedy series ''

'' (2003–2004) and '' Comedy Inc.'' (2003–2010). In 2004, Robertson wrote and starred in the lead role of the television film ''To Die 4''. In 2005, she starred in the

made-for-television film '' Twitches''. 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

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satire comedy series '' The 1/2 Hour News Hour'' (2007). Robertson guest starred as an annoyed flight attendant in the Disney Channel sitcom ''

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'' (2007), and voiced Tricia in the animated teen comedy series ''

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''. She starred as Angela Montclaire in the Family Channel teen sitcom ''

'', 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

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reality competition series '' Canada's Handyman Challenge''. Robertson gained further acclaim for her starring role of Jocelyn Schitt, the mayor's wife, in the

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'' (2015–2020). For her performance in the series, she earned a nomination for the

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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

drama series ''

''. 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

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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

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Robertson, Jennifer 1971 births Living people Actresses from Calgary Actresses from Vancouver Canadian expatriate actresses in the United States Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian comedy writers Canadian voice actresses Canadian sketch comedians Comedians from Calgary Comedians from Vancouver Writers from Calgary Writers from Vancouver Canadian women comedians Canadian Comedy Award winners