Varla Jean Merman - Actor Profile

Varla Jean Merman

Acting
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated

About 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'.

Best Varla Jean Merman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Varla Jean Merman's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Hush Up Sweet Charlotte (2015) movie poster
★7.0

Hush Up Sweet Charlotte — While defending her family’s historic plantation from destruction, Charlotte, a reclusive Southern-belle spinster, calls

Hush Up Sweet Charlotte

2015•Horror
★5.6
Girls Will Be Girls (2003) movie poster
★5.6

Girls Will Be Girls — Nothing stirs up the competitive spirit in haggard Hollywood has-been Evie Harris like having to share a house with a yo

Girls Will Be Girls

2003•Comedy
★5.6
BearCity 2: The Proposal (2012) movie poster
★5.6

BearCity 2: The Proposal — Following the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York, Roger proposes to his boyfriend Tyler , and the gang embark

BearCity 2: The Proposal

2012•Comedy
★5.5
Wig (2019) movie poster
★5.5

Wig — Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities

Wig

2019•Documentary
★5.2
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special (2020) movie poster
★5.2

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special — The story of two queens who set out to create a classic Christmas TV variety show, but just can’t agree on how. DeLa tri

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special

2020•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Varla Jean Merman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Bear Week Diaries - Flop Similar →
2023 Big Easy Queens Irlene / Amos Flop Similar →
2020 The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special Nanog (voice) Flop Similar →
2020 Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens Roscoe Flop Similar →
2019 Wig Self Average Similar →
2015 Hush Up Sweet Charlotte Melanie, Stan Hit Similar →
2012 BearCity 2: The Proposal Varla Jean Merman Average Similar →
2010 Dragtastic - Flop Similar →
2003 Girls Will Be Girls Varla / Marla Average Similar →
1998 Franchesca Page Rita Page Flop Similar →
1997 Dragtime Self Flop Similar →
1996 Mardi Gras Cowboy Mrs. Goose Flop Similar →

Varla Jean Merman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Varla Jean Merman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Varla Jean Merman is "Hush Up Sweet Charlotte" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Varla Jean Merman acted in?

Varla Jean Merman has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Varla Jean Merman?

Other notable films include "Girls Will Be Girls", "BearCity 2: The Proposal", and "Wig".