Antoinette Robertson is an American actress, known for her roles in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots (2014–18), and Netflix comedy-drama series Dear White People (2017–2021).
Antoinette Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1993-06-26) June 26, 1993 (age 29) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Robertson was born and raised in The Bronx, New York and got her start in William Esper Studio.[1] Her first notable role was in the CW comedy-drama series Hart of Dixie (2013–14). In 2014, she was cast in a recurring role in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots playing the role of Melissa Wilson. She was promoted to series regular in season five, her final season on show.[2]
In 2017, Robertson was cast as Colandrea 'Coco' Conners in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Dear White People.[3][4][5] The series ended in 2021. In 2021, she had a recurring role in the Canadian drama series, Diggstown.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eros | Woman | Short |
| 2011 | Alterations | Brandy | Short |
| Bittersweets | Emily | ||
| 2016 | Late Bloomer | Nancy Albright | TV Movie |
| 2022 | Block Party Juneteenth | Keke McQueen | |
| The Blackening | Lisa |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | A Gifted Man | Girl Basketball Player | Episode: "In Case of Blind Spots" |
| 2013 | Zero Hour | Alima | Episode: "Spring" & "Ratchet" |
| 2013-14 | Hart of Dixie | Lynly Hayes | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| 2014-18 | The Haves and the Have Nots | Melissa Wilson | Recurring Cast: Season 1-4 |
| 2016 | Mary + Jane | Lindsay | Episode: "Sn**chelorette" |
| Atlanta | Janice | Episode: "The Club" | |
| 2017–21 | Dear White People | Colandrea 'Coco' Conners | Main Cast |
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted | Sandra Coates | Episode: "Caesar" |
| 2021 | Diggstown | Vivian Jefferson | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Black Reel Awards | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series | "Dear White People" | Nominated |