Robin Bartlett

Robin Bartlett (born April 22, 1951) is an American film, stage, and television actress. A native of New York City, Bartlett began her career in theater after graduating from Boston University, appearing in a production of Richard III. In 1975, she had a supporting role and was the understudy of the title character in Yentl on Broadway.

She made her feature film debut in Michael Cimino's epic Western Heaven's Gate (1980), and had supporting roles in numerous films over the following two decades, including Sophie's Choice (1982), Moonstruck (1987), Postcards from the Edge (1990), If Looks Could Kill (1991), Dangerous Minds (1995), and City of Angels (1998).

In television, she is known for her recurring roles in two NBC sitcoms: The Powers That Be and Mad About You. She also had recurring guest roles on the series Judging Amy (2000–2004) and Dragnet (2003–2004). In 2013, Bartlett appeared in two seasons of American Horror Story: Asylum and Coven. Bartlett's later film roles include supporting parts in the thriller Shutter Island (2010), the drama Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), as well as The Fabelmans (2022) and the independent horror film Shelby Oaks (2024).

Early life Bartlett was born April 22, 1951 in New York City and raised in Manhattan. Both of her parents were psychologists. After college, Bartlett worked as a secretary while pursuing acting roles. In 1975, Bartlett appeared on Broadway in Yentl, also serving as an understudy for the title role. For her performance in the 1991 action comedy If Looks Could Kill, Bartlett was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She played Bridget Kearns in Shutter Island in 2010.

In 2013, she portrayed Miranda Crump in American Horror Storys second season, Asylum, and later that year returned for the third season, Coven, portraying Cecily Pembroke.

She starred in the 2014 film H., for which she was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in 2016.

Influences Bartlett cited Michael Moriarty and Marlon Brando as influences on her acting.

Inside Llewyn Davis Lillian Gorfein

H. Helen

Chronic Martha

Erma

Josie Martha

Immortal Mary

Helen

Land of Dreams Jackie

Tina Schildkraut

Shelby Oaks Norma Miles

Television Year Title Role Notes 1979 Shirley Sarah Episode: "A Play on Words" 1975 Yentl Avram / Raizeleh Eugene O'Neill Theatre 1977 Two for the Seesaw Gittel Mosca Asolo Repertory Theatre 1978 Fathers and Sons The Public Theater

Accolades Award/association Year Category Nominated work Result Drama Desk Awards 1987 Outstanding Actress in a Play