Britt Robertson

Brittany Leanna Robertson, born on April 18, 1990, is an American actress recognized for her diverse roles in both film and television. She gained prominence for her lead role in the romantic comedy-drama The First Time (2012), showcasing her versatility as an actress. Robertson has also delivered notable performances in various films including Tomorrowland (2015), The Space Between Us (2017), A Dog's Purpose (2017), and I Still Believe (2020).


In addition to her film work, Robertson has made appearances in television series, earning praise for her performances. She portrayed Marnie Cooper in the opening scene of Wes Craven's Scream 4 (2011), showcasing her talent early in her career. Robertson has also starred in several television series, including Life Unexpected (2010–2011), The Secret Circle (2011–2012), Under the Dome (2013–2014), Girlboss (2017), For the People (2018–2019), and The Rookie: Feds (2022).


Initially credited as Brittany Robertson, she transitioned to using the name Britt Robertson exclusively from late 2011 onward, marking a significant point in her career development and public recognition.


Britt Robertson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Beverly (née Hayes) and Ryan Robertson, who owned a restaurant. Raised in Greenville, South Carolina, she is the eldest of seven siblings. Her family dynamics include her mother and stepfather having three children (two girls and one boy), while her father and stepmother also have three children (one girl and two boys).


At the age of 14, Robertson's grandmother, Shuler Robertson, took her to Los Angeles to audition for television pilots. During downtime on set, they would knit together. Robertson began living independently at the age of sixteen when her grandmother returned to North Carolina, but they maintain a close relationship.


Britt Robertson's acting journey began at the Greenville Little Theater in her hometown, where she performed various roles on stage. At the age of 12, she started traveling to Los Angeles for auditions, landing a role in a television pilot that ultimately wasn't picked up by a network. Her screen debut came as the younger version of the title character in an episode of "Sheena" in 2000. The following year, she guest-starred on "Power Rangers Time Force" and received a Young Artist Award nomination for her role in "The Ghost Club" (2003).


In 2004, Robertson portrayed Michelle Seaver in "Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers" and appeared in "Keeping Up with the Steins" in 2006. Her filmography continued to grow with roles in "Dan in Real Life" (2007), an episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and a recurring role in the CBS series "Swingtown."


2008 saw Robertson in the lead role of a Lifetime original film, "The Tenth Circle," based on Jodi Picoult's novel. She continued to appear in various television roles and made her mark in 2009 with a part in "Mother and Child" and a guest appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."


In late 2010, Robertson starred as Allie Pennington in the Disney Channel original film "Avalon High." Her breakthrough came with the lead role of Lux Cassidy in the television drama series "Life Unexpected" (2010–2011), although the show was cancelled after its second season despite positive reviews.


In 2011, she appeared in "Scream 4" and landed a leading role in the supernatural teen drama series "The Secret Circle" (2011–2012), which was also cancelled after its first season. The same year, she starred in the film "The First Time."


In 2013, Britt Robertson joined the main cast of the science fiction mystery television series "Under the Dome," portraying the character Angie, a role she played until 2014. During this time, she also appeared in the films "Delivery Man" (2013) and "Ask Me Anything" (2014), the latter of which earned her the Best Actress award at the Nashville Film Festival. In 2014, Robertson won the Boston Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "White Rabbit."


The following year, in 2015, Robertson starred in "The Longest Ride" and "Tomorrowland." Her role in "The Longest Ride" earned her a nomination for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Drama, while her performance in "Tomorrowland" garnered her a nomination for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi/Fantasy.


Robertson continued to make waves in 2016 with roles in "Mr. Church" and "Mother's Day." In 2017, she starred in the science fiction romance film "The Space Between Us" and the comedy-drama film "A Dog's Purpose." That same year, she headlined the Netflix comedy television series "Girlboss," portraying a fictionalized version of self-made millionaire Sophia Amoruso. She also starred in the ABC legal drama "For the People" for its entire two-season run.


In April 2019, Robertson was cast in the role of Melissa Henning, the real-life wife of Christian rock musician Jeremy Camp, in Lionsgate's faith-based biographical romance film "I Still Believe," which was released in March 2020. In January 2021, she joined the cast of the ABC drama "Big Sky" as recurring character Cheyenne Kleinsasser. Later, on July 30, 2021, Robertson was cast in the upcoming independent film "The Re-Education of Molly Singer," in the titular role.

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