Acting
Varla Jean Merman
Varla Jean Merman is the drag persona of American drag performer, actor and singer Jeffery Roberson. Varla's fictitious pedigree boasts that Ernest Borgnine is her father and Ethel Merman is her mother. Along with her co-stars, Roberson shared the 'Best Actor Grand Jury Award' at Outfest 2003 and 'Best Actress' honors at both the 2003 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and the 2003 Aspen HBO Film Festival for his role as Varla/Marla in the film 'Girls Will Be Girls'.
Filmography
18 titles- 2026
Lady ChampagneMovie - 2024
Bear Week DiariesIMDb 5.0Movie - 2023
Big Easy QueensIrlene / AmosMovie - 2021
The Sherry Vine Variety ShowVarla Jean MermanShow - 2020
Stars in the HouseSelfShow - 2020
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday SpecialNanog (voice)IMDb 5.2Movie - 2020
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging QueensRoscoeMovie - 2019
WigSelfIMDb 5.8Movie - 2015
Hush Up Sweet CharlotteMelanie, StanIMDb 7.0Movie - 2012
She's Living for ThisVarla Jean Merman / Various CharactersShow - 2012
BearCity 2: The ProposalVarla Jean MermanMovie - 2010
DragtasticMovie - 2006
Ugly BettySelfIMDb 6.4Show - 2004
Project RunwaySelfIMDb 6.3Show - 2003
Girls Will Be GirlsVarla / MarlaIMDb 5.7Movie - 1998
Franchesca PageRita PageIMDb 3.0Movie - 1997
DragtimeSelfMovie - 1996
Mardi Gras CowboyMrs. GooseIMDb 9.0Movie