Julie Anne Robinson

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Julie Anne Robinson
Occupation(s)Television director, film director, producer
Years active1998–present

Julie Anne Robinson is a British theatre, television, film director and producer based in the United States and United Kingdom.

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Career

Robinson first directed television in the U.K. After shadowing on Grey's Anatomy, Robinson made her U.S. directing debut, for an episode of the show. [1]

She worked for Bridgerton, [2] [3] Masters of Sex, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Grace and Frankie, Castle Rock, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place [4] and Selfie. [5] She has directed twelve network television pilots in the United States, seven of which have gone to series. [4] She developed and executive produced The Catch, with Shonda Rhimes. During 2023 she directed (and was also listed as an Executive Producer on) two episodes of Series 14 of Doctor Who : namely “Space Babies” and “Boom”.

She has directed two features, One for the Money [6] (2012) and The Last Song (2010).

Robinson founded CannyLads Productions in the United States. [7]

Robinson co-founded Longboat Pictures in the United Kingdom with former ITV Controller of Drama, Victoria Fea. [8]

Robinson has been nominated for two BAFTAs [9] [10] and a Golden Globe [11] for her work as a director.

Personal life

Julie Anne Robinson and Robert Jones live in Pasadena. [12] [13]

In 2017, Sean Maguire and Robinson organized a Syrian refugee benefit in Los Angeles. [14]

Filmography

Television series

Feature films

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2005 British Academy Television Awards Best Drama Serial Blackpool Nominated [9]
2006 Golden Globe Awards Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Viva Blackpool Nominated [11]
2008 British Academy Television Awards Best Single Drama Coming Down the Mountain Nominated [10]
2015 People's Choice Awards Favorite New TV Comedy Selfie Nominated [15]
2021 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directional Achievement in Dramatic Series Bridgerton Nominated [16]
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Bridgerton Nominated

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