Amber Chardae Robinson (born August 27, 1989) is an American actress. Beginning her career in theatre, Robinson performed as a Shakespearean actress in

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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 ''

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''.

Early life and education

Robinson was born on August 27, 1989, in

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. She graduated from

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in 2007. Robinson studied theatre at

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, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2012. She earned a master of fine arts degree in acting from Columbia University in 2015. While a student at Columbia, Robinson performed in ''Oedipus the King'' and ''Amphitryon''.

Career

As a stage actress, Robinson performed in

productions of '' The Comedy of Errors'', ''Light'', '' Fen'', and ''

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'' with the Classic Stage Company. She also performed in the California Shakespeare Company's production of ''A Midsummer Night's Dream''. In 2024, Robinson performed in the play ''Black Cyprus Bayou'' with Geffen Playhouse. In 2021, she played Betty Coachman in the American crime drama film '' Judas and the Black Messiah''. Robinson also made appearances in the films '' Moving On'', ''

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'', '' Stuber'', and '' Always a Bridesmaid''. She acted in the television series '' Hell on Wheels'', '' So Help Me Todd'', ''

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'', and '' The Neighborhood''. In 2024, Robinson had a main role, starring as Virginia, in the American period comedy-drama series ''

''. She is set to appear in the upcoming film '' Reminisce''.

Personal life

Robinson lives in Los Angeles. 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.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Robinson, Amber Chardae 1989 births 21st-century African-American actresses 21st-century American actresses Actresses from Texas American film actresses American Shakespearean actresses American stage actresses American television actresses Columbia University alumni Living people People from Port Arthur, Texas Prairie View A&M University alumni