Robin Roberts American Journalist Born 1960 in Tuskegee
Robin Roberts · journalist and news presenter · American
Known for
Biography
Robin Roberts (23 November 1960, Tuskegee) is an American journalist. She is known for Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and He Got Game (1998).
Early life
She was born to Lawrence E. Roberts. Her education includes Southeastern Louisiana University.
Career
Robin Roberts’s credits add up to 3 films from 1998 to 2015. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (2), followed by sport (2). Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $287 million.
She also played for Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions basketball. Among her other notable work is Good Morning America.
Recognition
Robin Roberts’s wins include an award at the Peabody Awards, awarded in 2012. The list of wins also includes the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (2012) and a Mel Greenberg Media Award (2001). Awards come to 7 wins in total.
Personal life
She has been married to Amber Laign since 2023.
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | Film | |
| 2000 | Love & Basketball | Film | |
| 1998 | He Got Game | Film |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Out100 | Won | |
| 2019 | Disney Legends | Won | |
| 2014 | Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism | Won | |
| 2013 | Arthur Ashe Courage Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Peabody Awards | Won | |
| 2012 | Women's Basketball Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2001 | Mel Greenberg Media Award | Won |
Teams
1 team| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions basketball |
Robin Roberts on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1M @robinrobertsgma
- Engagement rate
- 0.55% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,462
- Average comments
- 135 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Robin Roberts Photos
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Photo: The White House from Washington, DC · Public domain -
Photo: Pete Souza · Public domain -
Photo: dephisticate · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Robin Roberts?
Robin Roberts is 65 years old, born on 23 November 1960 in Tuskegee.
What is Robin Roberts known for?
Robin Roberts is known for Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and He Got Game (1998).
What is Robin Roberts’s nationality?
Robin Roberts is American, born in Tuskegee.
How tall is Robin Roberts?
Robin Roberts is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
Who is Robin Roberts married to?
Robin Roberts is married to Amber Laign; they married in 2023.
Has Robin Roberts won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Out100 (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q2041541), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Robin_Roberts_at_Heart_Truth_2010.jpg: The Heart Truth · Public domain
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