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name: "Robin Weigert"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/robin-weigert"
fi1m_id: "robin-weigert"
imdb_id: "nm0917848"
tmdb_id: 79087
wikidata_id: "Q456480"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "7 July 1969"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 7
updated: "2026-10-23T04:06:16.225962+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Robin Weigert

## Identity

Robin Weigert

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/robin-weigert
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** robin-weigert
- **IMDb ID:** nm0917848
- **TMDB ID:** 79087
- **Wikidata ID:** Q456480
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Weigert, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q456480, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0917848/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/79087

Actor. Born 7 July 1969 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 7 July 1969, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- **Active:** 2003–2019
- **Also known as:** 羅賓·薇格特, رابین ویگرت
- **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 7 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 78 (4), 2010s 73 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 68 across 7 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 7, Romance 2, Comedy 1, Crime 1, Mystery 1, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 1
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $81m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Weigert, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q456480, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0917848/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/79087

## Streaming the US now

- **The Roku Channel:** [*Synecdoche, New York*](https://film.one/film/synecdoche-new-york.md) (84)
- **Hulu:** [*The Sessions*](https://film.one/film/the-sessions.md) (79)

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## Fi1m on Robin Weigert

> Robin Weigert makes tough women seem capable of being hurt without making them suddenly soft. We value her for that, though her smaller film roles offer only a partial account of what she can do.

Calamity Jane's swearing and unkempt appearance in *Deadwood* (2004–2006) make a forceful introduction to Robin Weigert. Her physical and vocal transformation is conspicuous; the vulnerability she brings to tough women is the reason to keep watching. Jane was her breakthrough, and the association with toughness could limit what others subsequently expected of her. Her work since has included enough therapists and attorneys to suggest a second casting habit, this time built around professional authority.

*The Good German* (2006) places her among the supporting cast as Hannelore. Steven Soderbergh presents 1945 Berlin as a 1946 studio might have filmed it, and the effect is often striking. The muddled story and passive hero are harder to forgive, because they leave so little reason to care about what happens. Weigert is working within a film that keeps everyone, including us, at a distance. We cannot recommend it simply because she is in it.

*Synecdoche, New York* (2008) is the stronger recommendation, with Weigert as Adult Olive in Charlie Kaufman's drama about a man staging his own life. Philip Seymour Hoffman makes its complicated story worth following. We were distressed by its repeated reminders of mortality, even when we began to tire of them. It rewards the effort, but recommending it chiefly for Weigert would misrepresent both the size of her part and what makes the film work.

*Concussion* (2013) changes the emphasis by giving her the lead as Abby, a housewife who becomes an escort. Dr Amanda Reisman, her recurring therapist in *Big Little Lies* (2017–2019), offers a different use for her precision in intimate scenes. These parts help correct the idea that Jane's roughness is all she has to offer, though the repeated professional roles carry their own risk of familiarity. Start with *Deadwood*, then try *Concussion* to follow her in a leading part.

## Biography

Robin Weigert is an American actress. She was born on 7 July 1969 in Washington, D.C., and trained at Brandeis University, graduating in 1991, before earning an MFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

She began her career in New York theatre, appearing in Broadway productions including *Twelfth Night* and *Noises Off*. Weigert is best known for her portrayal of Calamity Jane in the HBO series *Deadwood* (2004–2006), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Her film roles include Hannelore in *The Good German* (2006) and Abby in *Concussion* (2013). Other notable television work encompasses *Sons of Anarchy* (2010–2013), *Big Little Lies* (2017–2019) and *Smile* (2022).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, robinweigert.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

- *Bombshell* (2019), Fi1m 63, as Nancy Smith — [page](https://film.one/film/bombshell.md)
- *Big Little Lies* (2017), Fi1m 78, as Dr. Amanda Reisman — [page](https://film.one/tv/big-little-lies.md)
- *The Sessions* (2012), Fi1m 79, as Susan — [page](https://film.one/film/the-sessions.md)
- *Synecdoche, New York* (2008), Fi1m 84, as Adult Olive — [page](https://film.one/film/synecdoche-new-york.md)
- *The Good German* (2006), Fi1m 53, as Hannelore — [page](https://film.one/film/the-good-german.md)
- *Deadwood* (2004), Fi1m 91, as Calamity Jane — [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md)
- *Angels in America* (2003), Fi1m 83, as Mormon Mother — [page](https://film.one/tv/angels-in-america.md)

## Complete filmography (64)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Optimist* (2026), as Ruth
- *Monster: The Ed Gein Story* (2025), series, as Enid Watkins
- *Tokyo Cowboy* (2024), as Peg
- *We Were the Lucky Ones* (2024), series, as Nechuma Kurc
- *Tracker* (2024), series, as Teddi Bruin
- *Our Son* (2023), as Pam
- *Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai* (2023), series, as Calamity Jane (voice)
- *Smile* (2022), as Dr. Madeline Northcott
- *Bombshell* (2019), as Nancy Smith — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/bombshell.md)
- *Stella for Star* (2019), as Dr Marcy Later
- *Cold Brook* (2019), as Mary Ann
- *The Politician* (2019), series, as Andi Mueller
- *Deadwood: The Movie* (2019), as Calamity Jane
- *Castle Rock* (2018), series, as Crysilda Wilkes
- *Dietland* (2018), series, as Verena Baptist
- *New Money* (2018), as Rose Tisdale
- *Please Stand By* (2018), as Officer Doyle
- *Big Little Lies* (2017), series, as Dr. Amanda Reisman — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/big-little-lies.md)
- *Berlin Station* (2016), series, as Jamie Hudson
- *Pushing Dead* (2016), as Paula
- *Damien* (2016), series, as Sister Greta Fraueva
- *Marvel's Jessica Jones* (2015), series, as Wendy Ross-Hogarth
- *Pawn Sacrifice* (2015), as Regina Fischer
- *Mississippi Grind* (2015), as Dorothy
- *Take Me to the River* (2015), as Cindy
- *Chicago P.D.* (2014), series, as Voight's Handler
- *The Following* (2013), series, as Judge Wallace
- *Concussion* (2013), as Abby
- *Chasing the Hill* (2012), series, as Rep. Kristi Ryan
- *The Sessions* (2012), as Susan — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/the-sessions.md)
- *Once Upon a Time* (2011), series, as Bo Peep — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/once-upon-a-time.md)
- *American Horror Story* (2011), series, as Cynthia Potter, Martha Edwards, Martha, Mama Polk
- *Law & Order: LA* (2010), series, as Larry's Sister
- *Miami Medical* (2010), series, Actor
- *My One and Only* (2009), as Hope
- *Winged Creatures* (2009), as Lydia Jaspersen
- *The Private Lives of Pippa Lee* (2009), as Aunt Trish
- *Cayman Went* (2009), as Rachel Walsh
- *The Undying* (2009), as Barbara Haughton
- *Synecdoche, New York* (2008), as Adult Olive — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/synecdoche-new-york.md)
- *The Mentalist* (2008), series, as Eliza Greene — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mentalist.md)
- *Sons of Anarchy* (2008), series, as Ally Lowen — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/tv/sons-of-anarchy.md)
- *Things We Lost in the Fire* (2007), as Brenda
- *Private Practice* (2007), series, as Amelia Sawyer
- *Life* (2007), series, as Lt. Karen Davis, Karen Davis
- *The Good German* (2006), as Hannelore — Fi1m 53, [page](https://film.one/film/the-good-german.md)
- *The Unit* (2006), series, as Annette Terry
- *Loggerheads* (2005), as Rachel
- *Grey's Anatomy* (2005), series, as Karen Lorenz — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md)
- *Numb3rs* (2005), series, as Elaine Tillman
- *Lost* (2004), series, as Rachel Carlson — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/lost.md)
- *Deadwood* (2004), series, as Calamity Jane — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md)
- *Angels in America* (2003), series, as Mormon Mother — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/angels-in-america.md)
- *Cold Case* (2003), series, as Anna Mayes
- *Without a Trace* (2002), series, as Adina Paphos
- *The Sleepy Time Gal* (2001), as Hospital Records Keeper
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Valerie Dino
- *Heart to Heart.com* (1999), as Whitney
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Heather Stark, Lisa Hassler
- *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Tina Stewart
- *Twelfth Night* (1998), Actor
- *ER* (1994), series, as Nicole — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Catherine Douglas, Denise Luca, Leanne Parks — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Path Lights*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Stacie Passon, Jonathan Tchaikovsky and Robin Weigert at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2013.](https://film.one/media/person/9690/gallery-d6b328d28eeb.jpg) Stacie Passon, Jonathan Tchaikovsky and Robin Weigert at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2013. — PunkToad, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Passon%2C_Tchaikovsky_and_Weigert_at_Sundance_2013.jpg/1280px-Passon%2C_Tchaikovsky_and_Weigert_at_Sundance_2013.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Robin Weigert](https://film.one/media/person/9690/gallery-f783025dd6ae.jpg) Robin Weigert — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Robin_Weigert_%2848017198361%29.jpg/1280px-Robin_Weigert_%2848017198361%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Robin Weigert (2021)](https://film.one/media/person/9690/gallery-b3b8e5b4ad72.jpg) Robin Weigert (2021) — Effie27, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Robin_Weigert_2021.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Interview Stacie Passon, "Concussion" 27. TEDDY AWARD 63. Berlin International Film Festival Interview with Stacie Passon, director "Concussion" TEDDY SPECIAL J (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/9690/gallery-89c6b2b9d1b2.jpg) Interview Stacie Passon, "Concussion" 27. TEDDY AWARD 63. Berlin International Film Festival Interview with Stacie Passon, director "Concussion" TEDDY SPECIAL J (2014) — TEDDY AWARD, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Stacie_Passon_and_Robin_Weigert_on_Teddy_Award.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Robin Weigert](https://film.one/media/person/9690/gallery-ba3851409c8e.jpg) Robin Weigert — Image via TMDB

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