Julie Anne Robinson

Career

Robinson first directed television in the U.K. After shadowing on Grey's Anatomy, Robinson made her U.S. directing debut, for an episode of the show.

She worked for Bridgerton, Masters of Sex, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Grace and Frankie, Castle Rock, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place and Selfie. She has directed twelve network television pilots in the United States, seven of which have gone to series. She developed and executive produced The Catch, with Shonda Rhimes. During 2023 she directed (and was also listed as an Executive Producer on) two episodes of Series 14 of Doctor Who: namely “Space Babies” and “Boom”.

She has directed two features, One for the Money (2012) and The Last Song (2010).

Robinson founded CannyLads Productions in the United States.

Robinson co-founded Longboat Pictures in the United Kingdom with former ITV Controller of Drama, Victoria Fea.

Robinson has been nominated for two BAFTAs and a Golden Globe for her work as a director.

Personal life

Julie Anne Robinson and Robert Jones live in Pasadena.

In 2017, Sean Maguire and Robinson organized a Syrian refugee benefit in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Television series

• Doctor Who (2024)
• Partner Track (2022)
• Bridgerton (2020)
• On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019)
• I Feel Bad (2018)
• Castle Rock (2018)
• A.P. Bio (2018)
• The Good Place (2018)
• I'm Dying Up Here (2017)
• The Last Tycoon (2017)
• Masters of Sex (2016)
• Roadies (2016)
• The Catch (2016)
• Manhattan (2014—2015)
• Orange Is the New Black (2015)
• Grace and Frankie (2015)
• Nurse Jackie (2015)
• Scandal (2013—2014)
• Selfie (2014)
• Suburgatory (2012—2014)
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013—2014)
• The Middle (2009—2014)
• Parks and Recreation (2013)
• How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) (2013)
• Weeds (2007—2012)
• 2 Broke Girls (2012)
• Pan Am (2011)
• Scoundrels (2010)
• Pushing Daisies (2009)
• Big Love (2009)
• Grey's Anatomy (2006—2009)
• Emily's Reasons Why Not (2008)
• Samantha Who? (2008)
• Private Practice (2007)
• Goldplated (2006)
• Girls on the Bus (2006)
• Holby City (2001—2005)
• Blackpool (2004)
• No Angels (2004)
• Cutting It (2002)
• Doctors (2000—2001)

Feature films

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

Awards and nominations

References

Citations

References

1. "A Fair Shot - Women Directors on TV". dga.org.
2. (2021-02-05). "Newswrap: Bridgerton director reveals all".
3. (March 19, 2021). "NFMLA Panel: Julie Anne Robinson on Directing".
4. Andreeva, Nellie. (2019-07-23). "Julie Anne Robinson Re-Ups First-Look Deal With Universal Television".
5. Stanhope, Kate. (2017-05-23). "'The Catch' Exec Producer Inks Overall Deal With Universal Television".
6. "Bad Movies: The 100 Worst Movies of All Time".
7. "CannyLads Productions - Production Company".
8. "Longboat Pictures".
9. "2005 Television Drama Serial {{!}} BAFTA Awards".
10. "2008 Television Single Drama {{!}} BAFTA Awards".
11. "Viva Blackpool".
12. "Community spirit lifts frostig school".
13. "Inaugural GRADUATION Ceremony - California school of the arts – San Gabriel valley - Class of 2019 Commencement program".
14. (June 23, 2017). "Baby Boy on the Way for Sean Maguire". People .com.
15. (4 November 2014). "People's Choice Awards 2015 hosts, nominees announced".
16. (March 8, 2021). "DGA Announces Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2020". Directors Guild of America.