Varla Jean Merman
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
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Place of Birth
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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
| 2026 | Lady Champagne | |
| 2024 | Bear Week Diaries | |
| 2023 | Big Easy QueensIrlene / Amos | |
| 2021 | The Sherry Vine Variety ShowVarla Jean Merman | |
| 2020 | The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday SpecialNanog (voice) | |
| 2020 | Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging QueensRoscoe | |
| 2020 | Stars in the HouseSelf | |
| 2019 | WigSelf | |
| 2015 | Hush Up Sweet CharlotteMelanie, Stan | |
| 2012 | BearCity 2: The ProposalVarla Jean Merman | |
| 2012 | She's Living for ThisVarla Jean Merman / Various Characters | |
| 2010 | Dragtastic | |
| 2006 | Ugly BettySelf | |
| 2004 | Project RunwaySelf | |
| 2003 | Girls Will Be GirlsVarla / Marla | |
| 1998 | Franchesca PageRita Page | |
| 1997 | DragtimeSelf | |
| 1996 | Mardi Gras CowboyMrs. Goose |