Jennifer Robertson

Jennifer Robertson was born on November 24, 1971, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her career in entertainment began in 1998 with her acting debut in an episode of the sketch comedy series ‘SketchCom’, where she also contributed as a writer. Early in her career, she appeared in various television series such as ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (2001) and ‘Point Blank’ (2002). Her skills as a writer and performer were further showcased in the comedy series ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ (2003–2004) and ‘Comedy Inc.’ (2003–2010), where she also served as a story editor. Robertson gained recognition in made-for-television films like Disney Channel’s ‘Twitches’ (2005) and ‘Knights of the South Bronx’ (2005).

Robertson’s career progressed with roles in a diverse range of productions. She starred as Angela Montclaire in the Family Channel teen sitcom ‘Wingin’ It’ from 2010 to 2012 and portrayed Cece Goldsworthy in ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ (2010–2011). A significant turning point in her career was her casting as Jocelyn Schitt, the mayor’s wife, in the CBC sitcom ‘Schitt’s Creek’ (2015–2020). For her work on ‘Schitt’s Creek’, she received critical acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations. Following the success of ‘Schitt’s Creek’, she took on a lead role as Ellen Baker in the Netflix drama series ‘Ginny & Georgia’ (2021–present), a show that achieved significant viewership on the platform, reinforcing her standing in the entertainment industry.

Her work on ‘Ginny & Georgia’ required her to learn sign language, demonstrating her commitment to her craft. The series garnered widespread success, becoming Netflix’s most-watched title from January to June 2023, with a combined 967.2 million hours viewed across its first two seasons. The series has been renewed for third and fourth seasons, solidifying her presence on a global streaming platform. In 2024, she also took on the role of host for ‘The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down’, further expanding her professional scope.