Amber Chardae Robinson

Amber Chardae Robinson (born August 27, 1989) is an American actress. Beginning her career in theatre, Robinson performed as a Shakespearean actress in off-Broadway productions with the Classic Stage Company and in productions with California Shakespeare Company and Geffen Playhouse. She made her television debut portraying Mary Fields in Hell on Wheels in 2015 and, in 2019, she made her film debut with roles in Stuber and Always a Bridesmaid. Robinson played Betty Coachman in the 2021 crime drama film Judas and the Black Messiah and Virginia in the 2024 television comedy-drama series Palm Royale.

Early life and education
Robinson was born on August 27, 1989, in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Memorial High School in 2007. Robinson studied theatre at Prairie View A&M University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2012. She earned a master of fine arts degree in acting from Columbia University in 2015. While a student at Columbia, Robinson performed in Oedipus the King and Amphitryon.

Career
As a stage actress, Robinson performed in off-Broadway productions of The Comedy of Errors, Light, Fen, and A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Classic Stage Company. She also performed in the California Shakespeare Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. In 2024, Robinson performed in the play Black Cyprus Bayou with Geffen Playhouse.

In 2021, she played Betty Coachman in the American crime drama film Judas and the Black Messiah. Robinson also made appearances in the films Moving On, 80 for Brady, Stuber, and Always a Bridesmaid.

She acted in the television series Hell on Wheels, So Help Me Todd, Loot, and The Neighborhood. In 2024, Robinson had a main role, starring as Virginia, in the American period comedy-drama series Palm Royale.

She is set to appear in the upcoming film Reminisce.

Personal life
Robinson lives in Los Angeles.

On May 7, 2024, the Port Arthur city council presented Robinson with a key to the city and designated May 7th as Amber Chardae Robinson Day.