Julie Anne Robinson (born August 8, 1975) is a British theatre, television, film director and producer based in the United States and United Kingdom.

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.

Robinson directed 2 episodes of the Netflix 2026 series Little House on the Prairie.

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

Feature films

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2005British Academy Television AwardsBest Drama SerialBlackpoolNominated
2006Golden Globe AwardsBest Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionViva BlackpoolNominated
2008British Academy Television AwardsBest Single DramaComing Down the MountainNominated
2015People's Choice AwardsFavorite New TV ComedySelfieNominated
2021Directors Guild of America AwardsOutstanding Directional Achievement in Dramatic SeriesBridgertonNominated
2021Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Directing for a Drama SeriesBridgertonNominated

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