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Cobie Smulders

Canadian actress (born )

Cobie Smulders

Smulders in at the premiere of Spider-Man: Far From Home

Born

Jacoba Francisca Maria Smulders


() April 3, (age&#;42)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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OccupationActress
Years&#;active–present
Spouse
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Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders[1] (born April 3, )[2] is a Canadian actress.

She is known for her starring role as Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS series How I Met Your Mother (–) and as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero franchise, starting with the film The Avengers ().

Smulders' other films include Safe Haven (), The Lego Movie franchise (–), Results (), The Intervention (), and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back ().

She also starred in the Netflix comedy drama series A Series of Unfortunate Events (), the Netflix comedy series Friends from College (–), the ABC crime drama series Stumptown (–), and the FX true crime series Impeachment: American Crime Story ().

Smulders made her theater debut in the off-Broadway production of the Nora Ephron play Love, Loss, and What I Wore in She then made her Broadway debut in the revival of the Noël Coward comedy Present Laughter () earning a Theater World Award.

Early life and education

Smulders was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to a Dutch father and a British mother. She was raised in White Rock, British Columbia, and later moved to the affluent West Point Grey neighbourhood to attend high school at Lord Byng Secondary School.

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She was named after her great-aunt, from whom she gained the nickname "Cobie".[3] Smulders describes herself as "a fluent listener" of French.[4] She has four sisters.[5] Smulders was also a member of the Girl Guides of Canada as a child, participating as a Brownie (Girl Guide program for 7- to year-olds).[6] In her youth, Smulders aspired to be a marine biologist.[4] She took an interest in theatre throughout high school and briefly studied at the University of Victoria before returning to acting.[4]

Modeling

Smulders worked in modeling, which she later said she "kind of hated", adding that the experience made her hesitant about pursuing acting as a career: "You know, you go into these rooms, and I've had the experience of people judging you physically for so long and I was over that but, then it was like 'Oh no, I have to actually perform.

I have to do well, and I have to have a voice and I have to have thoughts now.'"[7]

Career

– Early roles and breakthrough

Smulders made her professional acting debut in , with guest appearances in the UPN science fiction comedy series Special Unit 2 and the Showtime science fiction drama series Jeremiah.

She subsequently made multiple appearances on television, including in the Fox supernatural drama series Tru Calling (), the WB superhero series Smallville (), and the Global space opera series Andromeda (). Smulders' first role as a series regular was in the short-lived ABC adventure drama series Veritas: The Quest, which ran for one season.

She made her film debut in with a supporting role in the action film Walking Tall. She then had a supporting role in the comedy film The Long Weekend. That same year, she had a recurring role as Leigh Ostin in the Showtime drama series The L Word.

In , Smulders was cast as television reporter and former teen pop star Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS series How I Met Your Mother.

The series concluded in after nine seasons, winning 10 Emmy Awards throughout its run.[8] For her performance, she garnered wide recognition and earned a People's Choice Award nomination.[9] In , she appeared in the comedy film The Slammin' Salmon. She then appeared in the pilot episode of the HBO comedy-drama series How to Make It in America.

In June , Smulders made her off-Broadway debut in Delia and Nora Ephron's play Love, Loss, and What I Wore at the Westside Theatre.[10] She went on to star in the political comedy film Grassroots.

Smulders gained further recognition for starring as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, beginning with the superhero action film The Avengers.

She received training from a Los Angeles SWAT team trainer to handle guns to portray the character.[11] Smulders reprised the role in three episodes of the ABC superhero television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (–),[12] and in the films Captain America: The Winter Soldier (), Avengers: Age of Ultron (), Avengers: Infinity War (), Avengers: Endgame (), and Spider-Man: Far From Home ().[13][14] In , she appeared in an episode of the comedy series Comedy Bang!

Alyson hannigan biography Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders [1] (born April 3, ) [2] is a Canadian actress. She is known for her starring role as Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS series How I Met Your Mother (–) and as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero franchise, starting with the film The Avengers ().

Bang!. Smulders also starred in the romantic drama Safe Haven (), the comedy-drama Delivery Man () and the romantic comedy They Came Together ().[15] Smulders voiced a Lego version of Wonder Woman in the animated film The Lego Movie. It was the first time the Wonder Woman character had a theatrical film appearance.[16]

In July , she was reported to have exited the television film Confirmation because she had broken her leg; Zoe Lister-Jones was then confirmed to replace her in the role of Harriet Grant.[17] In , Smulders starred in the drama film Unexpected and the romantic comedy Results.

She also appeared in the documentary film Being Canadian and guest starred in the NBC variety series Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris. In , she appeared in the comedy-drama The Intervention starring Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Lyonne, and Alia Shawkat as well as the action adventure film Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, the latter opposite Tom Cruise.

Smulders had guest voice roles in the HBO animated series Animals () and the PBS Kids animated series Nature Cat (–).

Since Broadway debut and other roles

In she made her Broadway debut portraying Joanna Lyppiatt in the revival of Noël Coward's comedy Present Laughter opposite Kevin Kline. Marilyn Stasio of Variety praised Smulders in the role writing, "Smulders has a graceful, Cowardian air in the role, and makes Susan Hilferty’s costumes look even more fabulous."[18] David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Smulders looks sensational; she’s the epitome of late-’30s eleganceshe carries herself with poise and assurance".[19] For her performance she was honored with a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway debut.

Her performance was filmed with Great Performances and shown on PBS.[20]

Also in , she portrayed the recurring character of "Mother", also known as Mrs. Quagmire, in the Netflix black comedy drama series A Series of Unfortunate Events, based on the book series of the same name.[21] That same year, she appeared in the comedy films Literally, Right Before Aaron and Killing Gunther.

From to , she starred in the Netflix comedy series Friends from College, in the main role of Lisa Turner.[22] In , she starred in the lead role of Joanne Skye in the comedy-drama film Songbird, also alternatively titled Alright Now. The film was improvised, and shot in the course of five days.[23] She then reprised her role as Wonder Woman in the animated sequel film The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.

In , she guest starred as Young Lucille Bluth in three episodes of the Netflix sitcom Arrested Development and appeared in an episode of the HBO anthology series Room .

She also starred as Dexedrine "Dex" Parios, a PTSD-stricken military veteran turned private detective, in the ABC crime drama series Stumptown, which premiered on September 25, to positive reviews.[24] She received a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Superhero Series nomination for her performance.

The series was canceled after one season due to production delays caused by the COVID pandemic (It had originally been renewed for a 2nd season).[25] In , Smulders starred in the romantic drama film Cicada and voiced a guest appearance in the Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons.

In , she portrayed media pundit Ann Coulter in the FX true crime anthology series Impeachment: American Crime Story, which received positive reviews from critics.[26] That same year, she had a voice role as Maria Hill in the Disney+ animated anthology series What If?.

In , she reprised her role of Robin Scherbatsky in the first season finale of the HIMYM spinoff How I Met Your Father, which aired on Hulu.[27] Also in , she starred in the Amazon Freevee coming-of-age drama series High School, based on the memoir of the same name by Tegan and Sara.[28]

In , Smulders reprised her role as Maria Hill, voicing the character in the Disney Channel animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and appearing in the Disney+ limited series Secret Invasion.[29]

Personal life

Smulders became engaged to Taran Killam in January after meeting him at a mutual friend's party four years earlier.[30] They married on September 8, , in Solvang, California.[31] They have two daughters.[32][33][34] In January , Smulders and Killam's home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles was destroyed by a wildfire.[35]

In , Smulders revealed she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 25, while shooting season three of How I Met Your Mother in She had surgery to remove two tumors from her ovaries, but the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, resulting in the need for multiple operations over the course of two years.[36][37] In August , Smulders revealed she is in remission.[38]

In , Smulders announced that she had become an American citizen, while still retaining her Canadian citizenship.

She stated that part of her motivation to become an American citizen was due to the presidential election.[39]

She is a fan of the Vancouver Canucks.[40]

Charity work

Smulders filmed a public service announcement with Oceana, an international ocean-conservation organization, in [41][42] In May , she released a clip parodying "Let's Go to the Mall", a song her character performed on How I Met Your Mother, titled "Let's All Stay at Home", to encourage the public to enforce COVID lockdowns.

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Cobie Smulders. Actress: The Avengers. Cobie Smulders was born on April 3, , in Vancouver, British Columbia, to a Dutch father and an English mother. As a girl, Cobie had set her sights on becoming a doctor or a marine biologist. In fact, it wasn't until high school that Cobie started to explore acting after appearing in several school.

Smulders also encouraged fans to donate to Save the Children, Canada Helps and the Daily Bread Food Bank amidst the pandemic.[43]

Filmography

Film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
Special Unit 2Zoe 1 episode
JeremiahDeborah 1 episode
Tru CallingSarah Webb 1 episode
Veritas: The QuestJuliet Droil Main role, 13 episodes
SmallvilleShannon Bell / Eve Andrews 1 episode
AndromedaJillian Rhade 2 episodes
The L WordLeigh Ostin 4 episodes
– How I Met Your MotherRobin ScherbatskyMain role, episodes
How to Make It in AmericaHayley 1 episode
– Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Maria Hill3 episodes
Comedy Bang!

Bang!

Herself 1 episode
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick HarrisHerself 1 episode
Animals.Anni Voice role, 1 episode
A Series of Unfortunate EventsMrs. Quagmire Recurring role, 8 episodes
– Nature CatNature Dog Voice role, 4 episodes
– Friends from CollegeLisa Turner Main role, 16 episodes
Arrested DevelopmentYoung Lucille Bluth 3 episodes[48]
– StumptownDexadrine "Dex" Parios Main role, 18 episodes Also producer
Room Marian Wallace 1 episode
The SimpsonsHydrangea Voice role, episode: "Bart the Bad Guy"
– What If?Maria Hill Voice role, 2 episodes: "What If Thor Were an Only Child?", "What If Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?"
Impeachment: American Crime StoryAnn CoulterRecurring role, 5 episodes
How I Met Your FatherRobin Scherbatsky 1 episode
The Boss Baby: Back in the CribStella Chimeric Voice role, 1 episode
High SchoolSimone Bates Main role, 8 episodes
– Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurMaria Hill Voice role, 3 episodes
Secret InvasionMiniseries, 3 episodes
AccusedVal Pierce 1 episode
ShrinkingSofi 1 episode

Theatre

Awards and nominations

Notes

  1. ^In the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home it is revealed that Maria Hill was Soren in disguise all along during the film.

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