Varla Jean Merman
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...Read More
Known For
Acting Career
- 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
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
As: Roscoe
- 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
- 2003
Girls Will Be Girls
As: Varla / Marla
- 1998
Franchesca Page
As: Rita Page
- 1996
Mardi Gras Cowboy
As: Mrs. Goose