Jeffery Roberson

Jeffery Roberson

Personal Details

Biography

Jeffery Roberson is an American actor, singer and performer; most notably known for his drag character Varla Jean Merman. Varla's fictitious pedigree boasts that Ernest Borgnine is her father and Ethel Merman is her mother. Along with his co-stars, Roberson shared the 'Best Actor Grand Jury Award' at Outfest 2003 and 'Best Actress' honors at both the 2003 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and the 2003 Aspen HBO Film Festival for his role as Varla/Marla in the film 'Girls Will Be Girls'.

Career

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2023
Big Easy Queens
Big Easy Queens
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2020
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special as Nanog (voice)
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2015
Hush Up Sweet Charlotte
Hush Up Sweet Charlotte
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2009
ShowGirls, Provincetown, MA
ShowGirls, Provincetown, MA as Showgirl
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2003
Girls Will Be Girls
Girls Will Be Girls as Varla / Marla
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1998
Franchesca Page
Franchesca Page
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1997
Dragtime
Dragtime as Varla Jean Merman