Varla Jean Merman
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Also known as
- Jeffery Roberson Loe · Polly Gripe · Jeffery Roberson
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
TV Shows (5)
Movies (13)
Franchesca Page
1998
as Rita Page
Wig
2019
as Self
Lady Champagne
2026
BearCity 2: The Proposal
2012
as Varla Jean Merman
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
2020
as Nanog (voice)
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
2020
as Roscoe
Girls Will Be Girls
2003
as Varla / Marla
Big Easy Queens
2023
as Irlene / Amos
Dragtastic
2010
Bear Week Diaries
2024
Hush Up Sweet Charlotte
2015
as Melanie, Stan
Dragtime
1997
as Self
Mardi Gras Cowboy
1996
as Mrs. Goose
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'. With 18 credits spanning from 1996 to 2026, Varla Jean Merman has appeared in 13 films and 5 TV shows.
Fans searching for Varla Jean Merman movies, Varla Jean Merman filmography, or the latest projects starring Varla Jean Merman can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Varla Jean Merman Movies
- Franchesca Page (1998) — as Rita Page
- Wig (2019) — as Self
- Lady Champagne (2026)
- BearCity 2: The Proposal (2012) — as Varla Jean Merman
- The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special (2020) — as Nanog (voice)
Where to Watch Varla Jean Merman Films
Most Varla Jean Merman movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Varla Jean Merman, check our movies catalogue and browse page.