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North Texan native pursues acting career, lands role on hit Apple TV+ drama series
By Sophia Beausoleil at NBC DFW
· June 6, 2026
· 3 min read
Ever since Erin Robinson was a little girl, the 19-year-old has always known she wanted to be a performer. The Grapevine native started out as a competitive dancer and transitioned into acting. “I was like, 'Mom, I want to do this,' and I started doing commercials and print work, and then I got into
Key takeaway The Grapevine native started out as a competitive dancer and transitioned into acting.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The success of Grapevine native Erin Robinson in landing a role on a hit Apple TV+ drama series is a testament to the strong foundation in arts education provided by local institutions. Although Robinson only attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas for a year, the experience clearly had a lasting impact on her decision to pursue a career in acting. The school's emphasis on creativity and risk-taking likely influenced her bold move to Los Angeles to chase her dreams. As a resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Robinson's achievement reflects positively on the region's vibrant arts scene, which includes notable landmarks like the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Cultural District. Her story may also inspire other young performers in Tarrant County to explore opportunities in the entertainment industry, potentially putting the area on the map as a hub for emerging talent.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 6, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Ever since Erin Robinson was a little girl, the 19-year-old has always known she wanted to be a performer. The Grapevine native started out as a competitive dancer and transitioned into acting. “I was like, 'Mom, I want to do this,' and I started doing commercials and print work, and then I got into
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