Britt Robertson
Britt Robertson | |
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.jpg) Robertson at the Hamptons International Film Festival in 2010 | |
| Born | Brittany Leanna Robertson April 18, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Life Unexpected The Secret Circle Under the Dome |
| Website | brittrobertson |
Brittany Leanna "Britt" Robertson (born April 18, 1990) is an American actress. She was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her film debut in The Ghost Club (2003). Her subsequent films include Keeping Up with the Steins (2006), Dan in Real Life (2007), The Tenth Circle (2008), Mother and Child (2009), Avalon High (2010), Scream 4 (2011) and Delivery Man (2013). Her television series work includes Swingtown (2008), Life Unexpected (2010–11), The Secret Circle (2011–12) and Under the Dome (2013–14).
In 2013, Robertson was cast in the Brad Bird film Tomorrowland, opposite George Clooney and Hugh Laurie, which is set to be released in 2015.[1]
Early life
Robertson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the daughter of Beverly (née Hayes) and Ryan Robertson. Robertson grew up in Greenville, South Carolina. She is the oldest of seven children, her mother and step-father have 3 children (2 girls, 1 boy) and her father and step-mother also have three children (1 girl, 2 boys).[2][3]
When she was 14 years old, Robertson moved from North Carolina to Los Angeles to audition for TV pilots. Her grandmother, who she calls "Mama Shue," came with her. Robertson said that during down-time on set, the two would knit all the time, and that they are really close.[3] Her grandmother went home after about a year so Robertson lived on her own in Los Angeles since the age of 16.[3]
She stayed in Chester, South Carolina with her grandparents, Shuler and Jerry Robertson, for a couple of months while filming The Ghost Club.[4]
Career
Robertson first appeared before an audience when performing various roles on stage at the Greenville Little Theater in her home town. At age twelve, Robertson began making extended trips to Los Angeles to audition for roles in television series and landed a spot in a television pilot for a series which was never picked up by a network. Her first big break came when she was selected to play Michelle Seaver in the Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers.[4] Her most notable role to date is that of Cara Burns in the 2007 film Dan in Real Life. Robertson appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in the episode "Go to Hell", and had a role as a recurring character in the CBS television series Swingtown.[5]
In 2008, she played the main character in a Lifetime original film, Trixie Stone, based on Jodi Picoult's novel, The Tenth Circle, followed by other television roles.[6][7]
In 2009, she played a small role as DJ in The Alyson Stoner Project. She also made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode "Babes" as Tina Bernardi, a Catholic teen who gets pregnant in a pact.
In 2010, she starred in The CW's series Life Unexpected as Lux Cassidy, a teenager who, while in the process of being emancipated, gets back in her birth parents' lives. The show, while set in Portland, Oregon was actually filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia.[3]
In late autumn 2010, she starred as Allie Pennington in the Disney Channel original film Avalon High, which is based on Meg Cabot's book of the same name.
Robertson starred as Cassie Blake in The CW's 2011 television series The Secret Circle until the show was cancelled in 2012 after its first season.[8] That same year, she starred in the film The First Time.
In 2013, Robertson was cast as Angie in CBS's summer series Under the Dome.[9]
In 2014 Robertson won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the Boston Film Festival for the film White Rabbit. In 2015, she starred in the Nicholas Sparks-based film, The Longest Ride, opposite Scott Eastwood,[10] and will headline the Brad Bird film Tomorrowland, opposite George Clooney and Hugh Laurie.[1]
Personal life
Robertson has been dating actor and The First Time co-star Dylan O'Brien since meeting him in 2011.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Ghost Club | Carrie | |
| 2003 | One of Them | Young Elizabeth | Direct-to-video film |
| 2004 | The Last Summer | Beth | |
| 2006 | Keeping Up with the Steins | Ashley Grunwald | |
| 2007 | Frank | Anna York | |
| 2007 | Dan in Real Life | Cara | |
| 2008 | From Within | Claire | |
| 2009 | The Alyson Stoner Project | DJ B-Rob | |
| 2009 | Mother and Child | Violet | |
| 2010 | Cherry | Beth | |
| 2010 | Triple Dog | Chapin Wright | |
| 2011 | Scream 4 | Marnie Cooper | |
| 2011 | The Family Tree | Kelly Burnett | |
| 2012 | The First Time | Aubrey Miller | |
| 2013 | White Rabbit | Julie | |
| 2013 | Delivery Man | Kristen | |
| 2014 | Ask Me Anything | Katie Kampenfelt | |
| 2014 | Cake | Becky | |
| 2015 | The Longest Ride | Sophia Danko | |
| 2015 | Tomorrowland | Casey Newton | Complete |
| TBA | Cook | Charlotte | In post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sheena | Little Sheena | Episode: "Buried Secrets" |
| 2001 | Power Rangers Time Force | Tammy | Episode: "Uniquely Trip" |
| 2004 | Tangled Up in Blue | Tula | Movie |
| 2004 | Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers | Michelle Seaver | Movie |
| 2005–06 | Freddie | Mandy | Episodes: "Halloween" & "Freddie and the Hot Mom" |
| 2006 | Women of a Certain Age | Doria | Movie |
| 2006 | Jesse Stone: Night Passage | Michelle Genest | Movie |
| 2007 | The Winner | Vivica | Pilot episode |
| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Amy Macalino | Episode: "Go to Hell" |
| 2008 | The Tenth Circle | Trixie Stone | Movie |
| 2008 | Swingtown | Samantha Saxton | Recurring role, 13 episodes |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Christina 'Tina' Divola Bernardi | Episode: "Babes" |
| 2009 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Kathy Devildis | Episode: "Family Values" |
| 2009 | Three Rivers | Brenda Stark | Episode: "Good Intentions" |
| 2010–11 | Life Unexpected | Lux Cassidy | Lead role (26 episodes) |
| 2010 | Avalon High | Allie Pennington | Movie |
| 2011–12 | The Secret Circle | Cassie Blake | Lead role (22 episodes) |
| 2013–14 | Under the Dome | Angie McAlister | Seasons 1 & 2 (series regular; 14 episodes, guest; 1 episode) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Leading Young Actress | The Ghost Club | Nominated[12] |
| 2014 | Boston Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | White Rabbit | Won[13] |
| Nashville Film Festival Award | Best Actress | Ask Me Anything | Won[14] |
References
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (July 18, 2013). "Britt Robertson Lands Key Role in George Clooney's 'Tomorrowland'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ Radish, Christina (August 29, 2011). "Britt Robertson Interview – The Secret Circle". Collider. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Zuckerman, Suzanne; Steinberg, Dan (February 1, 2010). "5 Things to Know About Life Unexpected's Britt Robertson". People. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ a b Callum-Penso, Lillia (October 19, 2007). "Brittany Robertson is a 'real life' Hollywood actress". The Greenville News. Archived from the original on August 10, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ De Leon, Kris (June 5, 2008). "'Swingtown' Premieres Tonight". BuddyTV. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (June 26, 2008). "Review: 'The Tenth Circle'". Variety. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ Hinckley, David (June 27, 2008). "'The Tenth Circle' is full of evil". New York Daily News. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ "The Secret Circle: Is the New CW TV Series Worth Watching?". TV Series Finale. September 15, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (January 25, 2013). "'Life Unexpected's' Britt Robertson Joins CBS' 'Under the Dome'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ^ Washington, Arlene (December 23, 2014). "'The Longest Ride' Trailer: Nicholas Spark's Newest Couple Finds Love". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ Cubria, Kaitlin (September 19, 2013). "Dylan O'Brien, Brittany Robertson Dating, Tomorrowland Set". Teen.com. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
- ^ "25th Annual Young Artist Awards". youngartistawards.org. The Young Artist Foundation. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "30th Annual Boston Film Festival Announces Awards to Films, Directors and Actors". bostonfilmfestival.org. Boston Film Festival. 2014. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "2014 Archives". nashvillefilmfestival.org. Nashville Film Festival. 2014. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
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