Julie Anne Robinson facts for kids

Julie Anne Robinson is a British director and producer who works on movies and television shows. She is known for her work in both the United Kingdom and the United States. As a director, she is like the captain of a ship, guiding the actors and the crew to bring a story to life on screen.

Career in TV and Film

Julie Anne Robinson began her career directing television shows in the U.K. She later moved to the U.S. to expand her work. To learn how American shows were made, she "shadowed" the team on the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy. This means she followed the directors to observe and learn from them. Soon after, she directed her first U.S. television episode for that same show.

Directing Popular Shows

Robinson has directed episodes for many famous TV series. You might have seen some of her work! She has worked on shows like:

• Bridgerton
• Doctor Who
• The Good Place
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine
• Parks and Recreation
• Orange is the New Black

She has also directed twelve TV "pilots." A pilot is the very first episode of a new show. It's used to decide if the show will be made into a full series. Seven of the pilots she directed were successful and became full TV shows.

Working as a Producer

Besides directing, Robinson is also an executive producer. A producer helps manage the entire project, from developing the idea to handling the budget. She was an executive producer for the TV series The Catch, which she developed with famous producer Shonda Rhimes.

She also started her own production companies. She founded CannyLads Productions in the U.S. and co-founded Longboat Pictures in the U.K.

Directing Movies

Robinson has also directed movies for the big screen. She directed the 2010 film The Last Song, starring Miley Cyrus. She also directed the 2012 action-comedy One for the Money.

Personal Life

Julie Anne Robinson lives in Pasadena, California, with Robert Jones.

In 2017, she and actor Sean Maguire helped organize a charity event in Los Angeles. The event was a benefit to help refugees from Syria.

Selected Film and TV Work

Here is a list of some of the well-known movies and television shows Julie Anne Robinson has directed.

Feature Films

• One for the Money (2012)
• The Last Song (2010)

Television Series

• Doctor Who
• Bridgerton
• The Good Place
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine
• Parks and Recreation
• Suburgatory
• The Middle
• Grey's Anatomy
• Scandal
• Orange Is the New Black
• Grace and Frankie
• Nurse Jackie

Awards and Nominations

Julie Anne Robinson's work has been recognized with nominations for major awards. A nomination means her work was chosen as one of the best of the year. She has been nominated for two BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe.

See also

In Spanish: Julie Anne Robinson para niños