Varla Jean Merman
Acting
Biography
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'.
Known For
Filmography
2023
Big Easy Queens
as Irlene / Amos
2021
The Sherry Vine Variety Show
as Varla Jean Merman
2020
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
as Nanog (voice)
2020
2020
Stars in the House
as Self
2019
Wig
as Self
2015
Hush Up Sweet Charlotte
as Melanie, Stan
2012
BearCity 2: The Proposal
as Varla Jean Merman
2012
She's Living for This
as Varla Jean Merman / Various Characters
2010
2004
Project Runway
as Self
2003
Girls Will Be Girls
as Varla / Marla
1998
Franchesca Page
as Rita Page
1997
Dragtime
as Self
1996
Mardi Gras Cowboy
as Mrs. Goose