Shelley Robertson is a talented actress based in Los Angeles, California, where she has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She is perhaps best known for her leading role as "Donna" in the Movie of the Week, "The Ditchdigger's Daughters," and for her numerous long-running television commercials, including Jif Peanut Butter, Xerox, and McDonald's.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Shelley began her journey in the performing arts during her middle school years, singing and acting in school productions. She later attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she graduated with a degree in Political Science. After working in Atlanta city government and pursuing a master's degree in Public Administration, Shelley's life took a dramatic turn when she began working with Howard E. Rollins and Carroll O'Connor on the TV series "In the Heat of the Night," marking the beginning of her professional acting career.
Shelley's early years in Los Angeles were marked by success in the theater, with nominations for Best Actress from the LA Weekly and Best Supporting Actress from the NAACP Theatre Awards for her roles in "Joe Louis Blues" and "Long Time Since Yesterday." However, it was her role as a mother that brought her the most joy and fulfillment. She went on to work extensively in the commercial world, which remains a significant part of her career to this day.
In addition to her commercial work, Shelley has also appeared in numerous television shows, including "Cold Case," "Brothers and Sisters," "Greek," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "ER," "Touched By An Angel," "The West Wing," "CSI," "CSI: Miami," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Southland." She has also recurred on several shows and has been credited on many critically acclaimed series.
With her career in full swing, Shelley is now focusing on her next projects, including writing her first book, producing a screenplay and pilot, and establishing her production company, Hawk Productions LLC. As she continues to soar to new heights, Shelley's mantra remains "TAKE WINGS AND SOAR!!!!!!"
