Cobie Smulders
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 Smulders at the CBS Comedies Premiere Party, Los Angeles, September 17, 2008 |
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| Born | Jacoba Francisca Maria Smulders April 3, 1982 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Taran Killam (2012–present) |
| Children | Shaelyn Killam |
Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders[1] (born April 3, 1982)[2] is a Canadian actress and former model, known for her roles as Robin Scherbatsky on the television series How I Met Your Mother and Maria Hill in the 2012 film The Avengers.
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Early life [edit]
Smulders was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to a Dutch father and an English mother. She was named after her great-aunt, Jacoba, from whom she gained the nickname "Cobie".[3]
Smulders worked in modelling, which she later said she "kind of hated", adding that the experience made her hesitant about pursuing acting as a career: "You know you go into these rooms, and I've had the experience of people judging you physically for so long and I was over that. But then it was like, 'Oh no, I have to actually perform. I have to do well, and I have to have a voice, and I have to have thoughts now'".[4]
Career [edit]
Smulders' first role was as a guest in the Showtime science fiction series Jeremiah, and she has appeared in several television series since, including a recurring part in The L Word. On the New York stage, she has performed in Love, Loss, and What I Wore from at least June 10 to June 27, 2010.[5] Her first permanent series role was in the short-lived ABC series Veritas: The Quest, and her second was television reporter Robin Scherbatsky on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Joss Whedon has suggested that he considered her for the role of Wonder Woman in his draft of the (cancelled) eponymous film.[6] Smulders played Maria Hill in Whedon's 2012 film The Avengers and will reprise the role in the Russo brothers' 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier [7] with the possibility of also reprising the role in the upcoming Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. series. [8]
Personal life [edit]
Smulders and American actor Taran Killam became engaged in January 2009.[9] They married on September 8, 2012 in Solvang, California.[10] The couple has a daughter, Shaelyn Cado Killam (born May 14th 2009).[11]
Smulders resides in Los Angeles, California.[12]
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Candy from Strangers | Martina | Short film |
| 2004 | Walking Tall | Eye candy | |
| 2004 | Ill Fated | Mary | |
| 2005 | The Long Weekend | Ellen | |
| 2006 | Escape | Psychotic brunette | Short film |
| 2006 | Dr. Miracles | Mrs. Peterson | Short film |
| 2007 | The Storm Awaits | Anabella DeLorenzo | Short film |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Tara | |
| 2012 | The Avengers | Agent Maria Hill | |
| 2012 | Grassroots | Clair | |
| 2013 | Safe Haven | Carly Jo Wheatley | |
| 2013 | The Delivery Man[13] | Emma | Post-production |
| 2014 | They Came Together[14] | Girlfriend of Paul Rudd's character | Completed |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Agent Maria Hill | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Special Unit 2 | Zoe | "The Wish" (season 2: episode 13) |
| 2002 | Jeremiah | Deborah | "Thieves' Honor" (season 1: episode 11) |
| 2003 | Tru Calling | Sarah Webb | "Brother's Keeper" (season 1: episode 3) |
| 2003–2004 | Veritas: The Quest | Juliet Droil | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2004 | Smallville | Shannon Bell | "Bound" (season 4: episode 9) |
| 2005 | The L Word | Leigh Ostin | "Luminous" (season 2: episode 7) "Loud & Proud" (season 2: episode 11) "L'Chaim" (season 2: episode 12) "Lacuna" (season 2: episode 13) |
| 2005 | Andromeda | Rhade's wife | "The Heart of the Journey: Part 1" (season 5: episode 21) "The Heart of the Journey: Part 2" (season 5: episode 22) |
| 2005–present | How I Met Your Mother | Robin Scherbatsky | Main role |
| 2010 | How to Make It in America | Hayley | "Pilot" (season 1: episode 1) |
Music [edit]
In several episodes of How I Met Your Mother Smulders plays Canadian pop star Robin Sparkles a.k.a. Robin Daggers, under which she recorded five songs released in digital media.[citation needed] The first single is also part of the Xbox 360 game Just Dance 3.[15]
Singles:
- 2006: "Let's Go to the Mall"
- 2008: "Sandcastles in the Sand"
- 2010: "Nothing Suits me Like a Suit" (Neil Patrick Harris feat. How I Met Your Mother Cast)
- 2010: "Two Beavers Are Better Than One" (feat. Kamille Rudisill/Nicole Scherzinger)
- 2013: "P.S. I Love You"
References [edit]
- ^ Smulders, Cobie, quoted in Radnor, Josh (April 12, 2007). "A Most Engaging Story". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved September 19, 2009. "[My full birth name is] Jacoba Fransisca Maria Smulders."
- ^ "Cobie Smulders Vitals". AskMen.com. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ "Cobie Smulders on CBS Late Late Night". Youtube.
- ^ Zuo, Mila (September 1, 2009). "The Elusive Charm of Cobie Smulders". Venus Zine. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^ Wieselman, Jarett (June 10, 2010). "'Love, Loss' and two lovely ladies". New York Post. Archived from the original on October 18, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
- ^ "Satin Tights No Longer". Whedonesque.com. February 3, 2007. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
- ^ Graser, Marc (October 29, 2012). "Frank Grillo to play Crossbones in 'Captain America' sequel". Variety. Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ DeSaulnier, Jordan (January 26, 2013). "IAR EXCLUSIVE: Cobie Smulders Talks 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier and 'S.H.I.E.L.D. TV Series". Rogue. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
- ^ Alexander, Reagan (January 28, 2009). "HIMYM's Cobie Smulders Flashes Her New Engagement Ring". People. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
- ^ "“SNL’s” Taran Killam Marries “How I Met Your Mother’s” Cobie Smulders — Exclusive". RumorFix. September 8, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ Leon, Anya (July 3, 2009). "It's a Girl for Cobie Smulders". People. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
- ^ Cobie Smulders. CBS
- ^ Cobie Smulders Joins the ‘Starbuck’ Family. NextMovie (2012-08-27). Retrieved on 2013-01-07.
- ^ Kroll, Justin; Sneider, Jeff (June 21, 2012). "Cobie Smulders Locks Pair of Pic Roles". Variety. Archived from the original on JUly 18, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwbhGdR_1c
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