Jeffery Roberson

Jeffery Roberson

História

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'.

Perfil

Jeffery Roberson
Jeffery Roberson

Filmes

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Roscoe
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is a celebration of the lives lost to AIDS told in free-verse monologues with a blues, jazz and rock score.
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
Nanog (voice)
The story of two queens who set out to create a classic Christmas TV variety show, but just can’t agree on how. DeLa tries her hardest to uphold the cheery Christmas traditions of her childhood. Meanwhile, Jinkx is much more interested in bawdy jokes, cute boys, and boozy libations.
Wig
Self
Explorando as fortes influências do festival anual, Wigstock, responsável por ressignificar a data do fim do verão para toda a comunidade gay de Nova York durante 20 anos, diversos ícones do universo drag aproveitam para analisar as origens do evento e contar suas histórias. Depois de um tempo fora dos holofotes, o Wigstock finalmente retornou no último ano, mais forte do que nunca.
Hush Up Sweet Charlotte
While defending her family’s historic plantation from destruction, Charlotte, a reclusive Southern-belle spinster, calls for help from her cousin Melanie, but Melanie's arrival sparks a chain of melodramatic events that send Charlotte into madness.
BearCity 2 - Pedido de Casamento
Varla Jean Merman
A saga de Tyler (Joe Conti) e Roger (Gerald McCullouch) continua, mas agora num cenário praiano e cercado de uma cota dobrada de ursos: a Bear Week de Provincetown. "BearCity 2 - The Proposal" registra o casamento dos respectivos personagens que são tão opostos e difíceis de formarem química, por causa dos inúmeros contrastes. Neste segundo longa, Tyler deixa de ser novato entre os ursos e Roger tenta diminuir o seu lado promíscuo, com o objetivo de prezar pela fidelidade para com o seu parceiro.
Girls Will Be Girls
Varla / Marla
Nothing stirs up the competitive spirit in haggard Hollywood has-been Evie Harris like having to share a house with a younger actress like Varla. Especially since Varla happens to be the daughter of Evie's now-deceased rival! But even as their saner roommate, Coco, attempts to keep the peace, Evie's jealousy over Varla's burgeoning infomercial career is about to explode... in the most spectacular, showstopping way possible!
Franchesca Page
The story follows the adventures of Rita Page, an aspiring showgirl in Las Vegas and his daughter Franchesca completely talentless, in their relentless pursuit of Broadway fame.
Dragtime
Varla Jean Merman
A film that revels in the sheer delightful fabulousness of drag! A joyful look into the lives of some of the most famous drag queens of today: Varla Jean Merman, Candis Cayne, Lady Bunny and Lypsinka. These frocked out femmes of fashion light up the screen!
Provincetown: Out Of Hibernation
LGTBQ romantic love story set in the reality of Bear Week in Provincetown. Shot in the magical setting of summer in Cape Cod.