Details of Heather Merriweather Robertson’s Career and Personal Life
Heather Merriweather Robertson was an American writer, voice-over artist, and actress known for her work in film and television. Heather was part of a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, as her mother was actress Dina Meril and actor Cliff Robertson. Her life was cut short when she passed away from ovarian cancer, at the age of 38, on 29 April 2007 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Heather Merriweather Robertson Career
Heather Merriweather Robertson’s interest in acting was nurtured from a young age as she watched her parents’ career growth. With the support of her parents, she attended acting school where she perfected her skills. She began acting in 2001 up until 2006. She appeared in episodes of Josie and the Pussycats, What the Bleep: Down the Rabbit Hole, and Jack 2.0. Heather had roles in films such as Mementos, The Final Experiment, and White Chicks.
Heather’s creativity as a writer is observed in the film Casting Adrift. She was the producer of the short movie in 2004. Her voice has been used in several projects, including commercials, documentaries, and animated series. Her distinctive voice and ability to create unique characters made her a sought-after artist in the world of voiceover.
Heather Merriweather Robertson Family Background
Heather Merriweather Robertson was born in 1968 to actress Dina Merrill and actor Cliff Robertson. Due to the publicity around her parents, she preferred a private life away from the spotlight and let her work speak for her.
Heather Merriweather Robertson’s father, Cliff Robertson, was an American actor born on September 9, 1923, and died on September 10, 2011. His career in film and television had been running for over six decades. He won the 1968 Academy Award for Best Actor due to his role in the film Charly. He played young John Kennedy in the 1963 film PT 109. Cliff was the founding chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles Program in the early 1990S and it turned out to be the most successful aviation youth advocacy program in history.
Details of Heather Merriweather Robertson’s Mother Dina Merrill
Heather Merriweather Robertson’s mother, Dina Merrill, was an actress, heiress, and philanthropist. She had a successful career for several decades since the late 1940s. Dina appeared in over 100 film and television productions. She was born as Nedenia Marjorie Hutton in 1923. Dina was the only child of Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress to the Post Cereals fortune, and Edward Francis.
Her first film was Desk Set in 1957 working alongside Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Despite her privileged upbringing, Dina strived to establish her own identity in the acting world and chose the stage name Dina Merrill to avoid being recognized by her family’s name. Dina is the founder of E.F. Hutton & Co. She served on the boards of several organizations, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Her leadership skills were evident as she led organizations that supported underprivileged youths in the entertainment industry.
