Robin Bartlett
Biography
Robin Bartlett, born on April 22, 1951, is a talented American actress with roots in England and a childhood spent in Switzerland. Known for her versatile performances, Bartlett has made a significant mark in both television and film.
She was previously married to actor Alan Rosenberg. One of her notable television roles was in the short-lived series *The Powers That Be,* where she showcased her comedic talents. Additionally, she is well-remembered for her recurring role as Debbie Buchman, the sister of Paul Reiser's character, in the beloved sitcom *Mad About You.*
Bartlett has portrayed educators on multiple occasions, first as Mrs. Elliott in the 1989 film *Lean on Me,* and later as French teacher Mrs. Grober in the 1991 teen action-comedy *If Looks Could Kill – Teen Agent.*
Looking ahead, she is set to appear as Hannah Pitt in the Signature Theatre Company's 20th anniversary production of Tony Kushner's acclaimed play *Angels in America,* which promises to be a significant highlight of her career. In 2010, she also appeared in Martin Scorsese's psychological thriller *Shutter Island,* playing the character Bridget Kearns. With her diverse body of work, Robin Bartlett continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Shelby Oaks
2025 • Norma
12:01
1993 • Anne Jackson
H.
2014 • Helen
Sophie's Choice
1982 • Lillian Grossman
Lean On Me
1989 • Mrs. Elliott
Josie
2018 • Martha
Immortal (2019)
2019 • Mary
Skokie
1981
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
1997 • Patti Szalinski
Regarding Henry
1991 • Phyllis
Shutter Island
2010
Dangerous Minds
1995 • Mrs. Carla Nichols
Deceived
1991 • Charlotte
Land of Dreams
2022 • Jackie
The Seventh Day
2021 • Helen
Playing for Time
1980 • Etalina
Chronic
2015 • Martha
The Glass Castle
2017 • Erma Walls
Inside Llewyn Davis
2013 • Lillian Gorfein
The Fabelmans
2022
If Looks Could Kill
1991 • Patricia Grober
Postcards from the Edge
1990