Nicolette Robinson
American actress (born 1988)
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Nicolette Kloe Robinson (born April 18, 1988) is an American 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] |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Robinson 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 and 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
In 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
Stage
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Cold Case | Dawn Hill - 1994 | Episode: "Detention"[19] |
| 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[20] | Main role, limited series |
| 2021 | Bob's Burgers | Destiny (voice) | Episode: “Vampire Disco Death Dance” (s11 ep22) [21] |
| 2022–25 | Chicago Med | Tara Goodwin | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | One Night in Miami... | Barbara Cooke | |
| 2023 | Day of the Fight | Jessica | |
| Woman of the Hour | Laura | [22] |