Who is Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson?

Who is Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson?

Valerie Carpenter Robinson is a former American actress and model born in Newfoundland, United States of America. She made her acting debut in 1977 in Having Babies II. Since that film, she has appeared in movies including One Shoe, Over the Brooklyn Bridge, Awful, and Patty Hearst.

Michael Schoeffling looks on in a scene of the movie "Sylvester" circa 1985
Michael Schoeffling looks on in a scene of the movie "Sylvester" circa 1985. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives
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Keytakeaways

  • Valerie C. Robinson is a former model and actress.
  • She is best known as the wife of retired Sixteen Candles star Michael Schoeffling.
  • She met Schoeffling during her career endeavours.
  • The couple got married in 1987.

Profile summary

Full name

Valerie Carpenter Robinson

Gender

Female

Date of birth

25 January 1950

Age

76 years old (as of 2026)

Zodiac sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Newfoundland, United States of America

Current residence

Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Sexuality

Straight

Religion

Christianity

Height in feet

5'7"

Height in centimetres

170

Weight in kilograms

65

Weight in pounds

143

Eye colour

Hazel

Hair colour

Dark brown

Children

Zane Schoeffling and Scarlet Schoeffling

Marital status

Married

Occupation

Former actress and model

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Where is Valerie C. Robinson now?

Valerie has retired from acting and modelling and has featured less in the media since she decided to live a private life in Pennsylvania. She is reportedly using her retirement time to go on vacations with her husband. Additionally, information is still unavailable about what she currently does for a living.

Is Valerie Robinson a former model?

There have been reports stating that Valerie is a former model, but there are no specific details regarding her modelling career. For one, her timeline in the modelling industry and which brands she modelled for are unknown.

Fast facts about Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson.
Fast facts about Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives (modified by author)
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How old is Michael Schoeffling?

Michael Schoeffling is 65 years old as of 2026 and was born on 10 December 1960 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Is Valerie Robinson married to Michael Schoeffling?

Yes. Valerie C. Robinson and Michael Schoeffling have been married for more than 30 years, and their marriage is said to be one of the longest-running in Hollywood. The couple dated for a long time before deciding to tie the knot, and they did so in a private wedding ceremony in the 1990s. Their relationship timeline, however, remains inaccessible.

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Who are Valerie's children?

Valerie and Michael have two children together. Their son Zane Schoeffling was born on 06 August 1988 and is 35 years old as of 2023. Zane's low-profile life has made it difficult to know much about his background.

Sources report that in the 2000s, he was a part of a music band that released a few original songs. Additionally, their daughter Scarlet Schoeffling has followed in their footsteps.

Scarlet is an actress and model signed under agencies such as One Management, Innovative Direct and LA Models Direct. The 38-year-old has worked with infamous brands like Neutrogena, Ralph Lauren and Estée Lauder.

Mark Harmon and Michael Schoeffling in a scene from the film 'Let's Get Harry', 1986
Mark Harmon and Michael Schoeffling in a scene from the film 'Let's Get Harry', 1986. Photo: TriStar
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Who is Valerie C. Robinson's husband?

Valerie C. Robinson's husband is former actor Michael Schoeffling, who is best known for playing Jake Ryan in the 1984 movie Sixteen Candles.

FAQs

  1. Why are Valerie C. Robinson and Michael Schoeffling famous? They are known for their acting careers, particularly their work in films and television during the 1980s.
  2. Is Valerie C. Robinson married to Michael Schoeffling? Yes. The couple reportedly married in 1987 and have remained together since then.
  3. Where is Valerie C. Robinson now? After stepping away from acting, she has maintained a private life in Pennsylvania with her husband. The couple has reportedly been involved in a carpentry business.
  4. How old is Valerie C. Robinson? She was reportedly born on 25 January 1950. She is 76 years old in 2026.
  5. Who is Anthony Michael Hall? Anthony Michael Hall is an American actor. Hall had his breakout with starring roles in three John Hughes-directed films: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. In 2019, Hall became engaged to Slovak-Canadian actress Lucia Oskerova.

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Valerie C Robinson's rise to stardom did not happen overnight, but she has made remarkable contributions to Hollywood's film industry. She currently lives a life of comfort and luxury with her retired husband, Michael.

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