Amber Chardae Robinson

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Amber Chardae Robinson
Born(1989-08-27)August 27, 1989
Education Prairie View A&M University (B.A.)
Columbia University (M.F.A.)
Occupationactress

Amber Chardae Robinson (born August 27, 1989) is an American actress. Beginning her career in theatre, Robinson performed as a Sharkespearean actress in Off-Broadway productions with the Classic Stage Company and in productions with California Shakespeare Company and Geffen Playhouse. She made her television debut portraying Mary Fields in Hell on Wheels in 2015 and, in 2019, she made her film debut with roles in Stuber and Always a Bridesmaid . Robinson played Betty Coachman in the 2021 crime drama film Judas and the Black Messiah and Virginia in the 2024 television comedy-drama series Palm Royale .

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Early life and education

Robinson was born on August 27, 1989, in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Memorial High School in 2007. [1] Robinson studied theatre at Prairie View A&M University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2012. [2] She earned a master of fine arts degree in acting from Columbia University in 2015. [3] While a student at Columbia, Robinson performed in Oedipus The King and Amphitryon. [3]

Career

As a stage actress, Robinson performed in Off-Broadway productions of The Comedy of Errors , Light, Fen , and A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Classic Stage Company. [2] She also performed in the California Shakespeare Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. [2] In 2024, Robinson performed in the play Black Cyprus Bayou with Geffen Playhouse. [2]

In 2021, she played Betty Coachman in the American crime drama film Judas and the Black Messiah . [2] Robinson also made appearances in the films Moving On , 80 for Brady , Stuber , Always a Bridesmaid . [2] [4]

She acted in the television series Hell on Wheels , So Help Me Todd , Loot , and The Neighborhood . [2] In 2024, Robinson had a main role, starring as Virginia, [5] in the American period comedy-drama series Palm Royale . [6] [7]

She is set to appear in the upcoming film Reminisce . [8]

Personal life

Robinson lives in Los Angeles. [3]

On May 7, 2024, the Port Arthur city council presented Robinson with a key to the city and designated May 7th as "Amber Chardae Robinson Day" . [9] [10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Stuber Amber
2019The DressAraliashort film
2019 Always a Bridemaid Janelle Devereaux
2019 If Not Now, When? Elaine
2020Mama Got A CoughHeathershort film
2021 Judas and the Black Messiah Betty Coachman
2022 Moving On Joie
2023 80 for Brady Hot Wings Woman
TBA Reminisce Nurse Janet

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015 Hell on Wheels Mary Fields 5 episodes
2017The New NeighborhoodWanda Wilson1 episode
2018 The Neighborhood Whitney1 episode
2020 Brews Brothers Jordan1 episode
2021 Loot Tanya4 episodes
2023 So Help Me Todd Theresa Wallace1 episode
2024 Palm Royale Virginiamain role, 10 episodes

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