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'.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Varla Jean Merman
Filmography
Acting (13)
2026
5.0
2023
Big Easy Queensas Irlene / Amos
2020
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Specialas Nanog (voice)
5.2
2020
2019
Wigas Self
5.8
2015
Hush Up Sweet Charlotteas Melanie, Stan
7.0
2012
BearCity 2: The Proposalas Varla Jean Merman
5.5
2010
2003
Girls Will Be Girlsas Varla / Marla
5.7
1998
Franchesca Pageas Rita Page
3.0
1997
Dragtimeas Self
1996
Mardi Gras Cowboyas Mrs. Goose
9.0