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Robin Bartlett

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Robin Bartlett is a talented actress who has made her mark on both stage and screen. Born on April 22, 1951, in New York City, Bartlett grew up with a love for the arts. She attended the High School of Performing Arts and went on to study drama at Boston University.
Bartlett made her Broadway debut in 1981 in the play "A Life" by Hugh Leonard. She then went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley, "Something Old, Something New" by A.R. Gurney, and "Prelude to a Kiss" by Craig Lucas. In 2009, she starred in the Broadway revival of "The Norman Conquests" by Alan Ayckbourn, which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Aside from her stage work, Bartlett has also had a successful career in film and television. She made her film debut in 1981 with a small role in the comedy "Modern Problems" starring Chevy Chase. She went on to appear in several other films, including "The Secret of My Success" starring Michael J. Fox, "Lean on Me" starring Morgan Freeman, and "Moonstruck" starring Cher and Nicolas Cage.
Bartlett has also made numerous appearances on television. She has appeared in several popular TV shows, including "Law & Order," "The Good Wife," and "Mad Men." She is perhaps best known for her role as Camilla Sternwood in the cult classic TV series "Twin Peaks." She also had a recurring role on the hit show "The Leftovers" and appeared in the limited series "The Plot Against America."
In addition to her work in film and television, Bartlett has also worked in the theater. She has appeared in several off-Broadway productions, including "The Lady and the Clarinet" by Michael Cristofer and "Everett Beekin" by Richard Greenberg. She has also worked with several regional theaters, including the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the Long Wharf Theatre.
Bartlett is known for her ability to bring depth and nuance to her performances. She has a natural talent for portraying complex characters and has a keen understanding of the human psyche. Her performances are often praised for their subtlety and emotional depth.
Bartlett continues to work in the industry and has several upcoming projects. She will appear in the upcoming film "The Lost Daughter" directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Olivia Colman. She is also set to appear in the upcoming TV series "The Gilded Age" created by Julian Fellowes.
In conclusion, Robin Bartlett is a talented actress who has made a name for herself in both the theater and on screen. Her ability to bring depth and nuance to her performances has earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan base.

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Robin Bartlett STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Hannah Pitt

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Hannah Pitt

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Mrs. Boyle

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Circle Repertory Company Production, 1988
Rachel

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Jean

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Mary Frith

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Doina

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Janie Blumberg [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Melody

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Mrs. Hassett/Becky/Alice/Ivy

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Masha

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Araminta

[Broadway]
1982
The Angel Rochele

Woman at the List

2nd Angel

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Stella/1st Airwoman/Dr. Glasson

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Performer

[Broadway]
1975
Raizeleh

Avram

Yentl (Understudy)


Robin Bartlett Movies

Heaven's Gate
[ 1980 ] Mrs. Lezak
Sophie's Choice
[ 1982 ] Lillian Grossman
Baby Boom
[ 1987 ] Yuppie Wife
Moonstruck
[ 1987 ] Barbara
Crimes and Misdemeanors
[ 1989 ] Wedding Guest
Lean on Me
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Elliott
See You in the Morning
[ 1989 ] Group Therapy Patient
Postcards from the Edge
[ 1990 ] Aretha
Alice
[ 1990 ] Nina
Regarding Henry
[ 1991 ] Phyllis
If Looks Could Kill
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Grober
Deceived
[ 1991 ] Charlotte
Dangerous Minds
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Carla Nichols
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves!
[ 1997 ] Patti Szalinski
City of Angels
[ 1998 ] Anne
The Dying Gaul
[ 2005 ] Bella
Shutter Island
[ 2010 ] Bridget Kearns
Inside Llewyn Davis
[ 2013 ] Lillian Gorfein
H.
[ 2014 ] Helen
Chronic
[ 2015 ] Martha
The Glass Castle
[ 2017 ] Erma
Josie
[ 2018 ] Martha
Immortal
[ 2019 ] Mary
The Seventh Day
[ 2021 ] Helen
Land of Dreams
[ 2021 ] Jackie
The Fabelmans
[ 2022 ] Tina Schildkraut

Robin Bartlett TV Shows

Dragnet
Donna Bostick, Mrs. Guidry
Judging Amy
Atty. Roberta Orr
Mad About You
Debbie Buchman
The Powers That Be
Sophie Lipkin
Vice Principals
Ms. LeBlanc

Robin Bartlett Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Robin Bartlett, Prelude to a Kiss


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Robin Bartlett, Everett Beekin

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Robin Bartlett, Reckless


winner
Obie Awards - 1987 - Performance

Robin Bartlett, The Early Girl

Robin Bartlett Videos

Robin Bartlett News


VIDEO: Watch the New THE FABELMANS Featurette


Steven Spielberg and John Williams reminisce about their legendary collaboration and friendship over the past 50 years. Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change). Watch the new video featurette now!

VIDEO: Watch the Latest THE FABELMANS Trailer


Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar® nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Take 'A Look Inside' THE FABELMANS in New Featurette


Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar® nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. Watch the new video featurette now!

TIFF to Premiere Steven Spielberg's THE FABLEMANS


The film’s cast includes four-time Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea, My Week with Marilyn); Paul Dano (The Batman, There Will Be Blood); Seth Rogen (Steve Jobs, An American Pickle); Gabriel LaBelle (The Predator, American Gigolo series); Oscar nominee Jeannie Berlin (The Heartbreak Kid, Inherent Vice); and more.

Tessa Thompson Will Star in THE LEFT RIGHT GAME Podcast


Deadline reports that Tessa Thompson will lead an upcoming fiction podcast: 'The Left Right Game.'

BWW Review: THE THIN PLACE at Actors Theatre Of Louisville


As soon as I saw Lucas Hnath's name on the docket for this current season's Humana Festival, I knew immediately which show I most wanted to see. The fact that there was a supernatural aspect to it was an added bonus. I'm happy to report that I don't feel that my anticipation was wasted.

Casting Announced For 21st Annual Colorado New Play Festival


The Colorado New Play Festival (CNPF) (Artistic Director Andrew Leynse) (formerly the Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival) is proud to announce full casting for all five play readings for the 2018 season. The 21st Annual Festival, to be held on June 10-16, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, CO, will develop five new works in partnership with the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Alley Theatre, Curious Theatre Company, Primary Stages, and Victory Gardens Theater.

CAROL, BEASTS OF NO NATION & More Nominated for 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards


Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the LA Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced nominations for the 2016 Spirit Awards this morning. Film Independent President Josh Welsh presided over the press conference held at W Hollywood, with actors John Boyega and Elizabeth Olsen presenting the nominations. Nominees for Best Feature included Anomalisa, Beasts of No Nation, Carol, Spotlight and Tangerine.

CAROL, SPOTLIGHT Lead Nominees for 31st Independent Spirit Awards; Full List


Film Independent has announced the nominees for the 31st Independent Spirt Awards, which will take place Saturday, February 27 at 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET.

Sundance Institute Presents 2015 U.S. and World Competitions, NEXT and More, Beginning Today


Sundance Institute presents its U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, running today, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

Sundance Institute Announces Selections for 2015 U.S. and World Competitions, NEXT and More


Sundance Institute announced today the films selected for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

Signature's ANGELS IN AMERICA Now Offers Student Rush Tix


Signature Theatre Company presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. The show will now offer student rush tickets and though originally slated to run through December 19, 2010 and extended initially through January 30, 2011 and a second time through February 20, 2011, will now play an additional five weeks through Sunday, March 27, 2011.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Cast of ANGELS IN AMERICA!


Signature Theatre Company presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, 2010 and extended initially through January 30, 2011 and a second time through February 20, 2011, will now play an additional five weeks through Sunday, March 27, 2011. Here's a first look at the show's exciting new cast!

STAGE TUBE: ANGELS' Quinto Answers Fan Questions


Click below to check out Zachary Quinto as he answers questions from fans about his New York stage debut in the Sinature Theatre's ANGELS IN AMERICA. The show currently features Robin Bartlett as Hannah Pitt, Christian Borle as Prior Walter, Bill Heck as Joe Pitt, Zoe Kazan as Harper Pitt, Billy Porter as Belize, Zachary Quinto as Louis Ironson, Robin Weigert as The Angel and Frank Wood as Roy Cohn.

Special Angels in America Performance to benefit Empire State Pride Agenda Scheduled for 1/6


A second set of tickets have been released for the January 6, 2011 benefit performance of ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and this may be your only chance to see this incredible work!

Sofia Jean Gomez & Keira Keeley Join ANGELS IN AMERICA


Signature Theatre Company announced additional casting for the extension weeks for Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif.

STAGE TUBE: Christian Borle Talks ANGELS!


Signature Theatre Company's production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, began performances Tuesday, September 14. The first New York revival of Kushner's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play is directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, has been extended a second time through February 20, 2011. Previously, BroadwayWorld has brought you clips of the creative team members discussing their experience with the production. Today, we bring you the latest from the Signature's web series. In this clip, Christian Borle - Signature's 'Prior Walter' - talks his pre-show rituals and what it's like to play 'Prior.'

STAGE TUBE: Ben Shankman Talks ANGELS!


Signature Theatre Company's production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, began performances Tuesday, September 14. The first New York revival of Kushner's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play is directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, has been extended a second time through February 20, 2011. Previously, BroadwayWorld has brought you clips of the creative team members discussing their experience with the production. Today, we bring you the latest from the Signature's web series, revisiting original Angels company members. In this clip, Ben Shankman - Louis Ironson from the HBO Miniseries - revisits the meaning of ANGELS.

Special Angels in America Performance to benefit Empire State Pride Agenda Scheduled for 1/6


A second set of tickets have been released for the January 6, 2011 benefit performance of ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and this may be your only chance to see this incredible work!

STAGE TUBE: Joe Mantello Talks ANGELS!


Signature Theatre Company's production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, began performances Tuesday, September 14. The first New York revival of Kushner's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play is directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, has been extended a second time through February 20, 2011. Previously, BroadwayWorld has brought you clips of the creative team members discussing their experience with the production. Today, we bring you the latest from the Signature's web series, revisiting original Angels company members. In this clip, Joe Mantello - the original Louis Ironson - revisits what it was like to build ANGELS.

Robin Bartlett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robin Bartlett been in?

Robin Bartlett has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Robin Bartlett been in?

Robin Bartlett has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Robin Bartlett been nominated for?

Robin Bartlett has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Prelude to a Kiss, Outstanding Actress - Play by the Drama Desk Awards for Everett Beekin, Outstanding Actress - Play by the Drama Desk Awards for Reckless, and Performance by the Obie Awards for The Early Girl.

What awards has Robin Bartlett won?

Robin Bartlett has won the Outstanding Actress - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Everett Beekin" and the Performance award at the Obie Awards for "The Early Girl."

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