Julie Anne Robinson | |
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Occupation(s) | Television director, film director, producer |
Years active | 1998–present |
Julie Anne Robinson is a British theatre, television, film director and producer based in the United States and United Kingdom.
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.
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]
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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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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