Angela Robinson (actress)

Angela Robinson is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the role of Veronica Harrington in the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots.

Angela Robinson
Robinson in 2018
Born
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S
OccupationActress
Years active1989–present
Spouse(s)Scott Whitehurst (1996—)
Children1

Life and career

Robinson was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] She graduated from William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville and Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida.[1] While in college, she won the crown of Miss Florida A&M University.[1] She moved to New York City in 1992 and began acting career on the stage, appearing on Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.[2][3] On Broadway, she performed in The Color Purple, and later appeared in the national touring production.[1] Robinson also performed on the national tours of Dreamgirls and The Wizard of Oz.[2] On television, she appeared in the episode "Contagious" of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2005.[2]

In 2013, Robinson began starring as Veronica Harrington in the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots produced by Tyler Perry.[4] In 2015, she received Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor- One to Watch.[5][6]

Personal life

In 1996, Robinson married stage actor Scott Whitehurst.[7] In June 2018, they adopted a son named Robinson Scott.[8]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Another Bed Alma Short film
2005 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Mrs. Wheeler Episode: "Contagious"
2013—present The Haves and the Have Nots Veronica Harrington Series regular
Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor- One to Watch (2015)

References
  1. Crumpler, David. "Two actresses with Jacksonville ties star in new Oprah Winfrey Network show".
  2. Angela Robinson
  3. "Bronze Magazine » Celebrate. Empower. Inspire. » The Haves and The Have Nots' "Ice Queen" warms up for Bronze Magazine". Bronze Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  4. "'The Haves and the Have Nots' star Angela Robinson: 'These stories are real' - Rolling Out". Rolling Out. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  5. Gregg Kilday. "Julie Roberts and Cicely Tyson Among Recipients of Gracies Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  6. Whitney Friedlander. "Women In Media to Honor Julia Roberts, 'Orange is the New Black' at Annual Gracies Awards". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  7. A Look at The Haves and the Have Nots' Angela Robinson's Real-Life Romance!
  8. HAHN's Angela Robinson & Husband Welcome First Baby Addition on Father's Day!
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