Born in the vibrant city of London, England, Françoise Robertson would later relocate to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where she would spend her formative years. After completing her academic pursuits, earning a degree in Health Sciences and a Bachelor's of Commerce, Robertson's professional trajectory took an unexpected turn, as she stumbled into a career in acting. This serendipitous development occurred during a casual evening out, when a casting director approached her with an offer to audition for a recurring role on the popular "teenage soap opera" Time of Your Life, which premiered in 1988.
This initial foray into the world of acting proved to be a pivotal moment in Robertson's career, as she went on to work in the entertainment industry for over three decades, splitting her time between Montreal, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. During this period, she has had the privilege of playing a wide range of roles, including both regular and recurring characters in more than six different television series. Her most recent notable role was that of Sarah Walker, the White House Chief of Staff, in the popular CW series Supergirl, which premiered in 2015.
Robertson's most iconic and critically acclaimed performance to date is arguably her portrayal of D'orothea Wilson in the Showtime miniseries More Tales of the City, which aired in 1998, and its sequel, Further Tales of the City, which premiered in 2001. This television event, which starred Laura Linney and Olympia Dukakis, follows the lives of a group of friends living in 1970s San Francisco, and was nominated for a Prime Time Emmy Award, as well as three Gemini Awards.
In addition to her work in television, Robertson has also had a successful career in film, starring in the award-winning French film Shabbot Shalom, which was released in 1994. Furthermore, she has made numerous guest appearances on various television programs and has lent her talents to over 20 commercials. Throughout her career, Robertson has had the opportunity to study with renowned acting coaches, including Warren Robertson and Sandy Marshall, and continues to hone her craft to this day.
