Shelley Robertson is an accomplished actress residing in Los Angeles, California, best recognized for her captivating performance as "Donna" in the Movie of the Week, "The Ditchdigger's Daughters". Additionally, she is renowned for her numerous long-running television commercials, including Jif Peanut Butter, Xerox, and McDonald's, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Shelley's innate passion for performing was evident from an early age, as she began singing and acting in school productions during her middle school years. She later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Emory University, graduating with a degree in Political Science and initially pursuing a career in law and public administration.
However, her professional acting career took off when she worked alongside Howard E. Rollins and Carroll O'Connor on "In the Heat of the Night". Within a few years, she relocated to Los Angeles, where she was soon recognized for her outstanding performances in theatre, receiving a LA Weekly nomination for Best Actress for "Joe Louis Blues" and a NAACP Theatre Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for "Long Time Since Yesterday".
Shelley's most rewarding role to date has been motherhood, followed by her extensive work in the commercial world, which continues to this day. Her recent commercial projects include Bayer Aspirin and Chase Bank, with a Directv commercial currently in production.
Throughout her journey, Shelley has had the opportunity to recur on various TV shows, including "Cold Case", "Brothers and Sisters", and "Greek", as well as appear in critically acclaimed television series such as "Everybody Loves Raymond", "ER", "Touched By An Angel", "The West Wing", "CSI and CSI:Miami", "Grey's Anatomy", "Southland", and more.
As she continues to soar in her career, Shelley is excited to complete her first book, produce a screenplay and pilot she has written, and establish her brand with her production company, Hawk Productions LLC.
