Betty Gilpin
Elizabeth Folan Gilpin (born July 21, 1986) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Debbie "Liberty Belle" Eagan in the Netflix comedy series GLOW (2017–present),[1] for which she was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also starred as Dr. Carrie Roman in the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie (2013–2015).[2][3]
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| Born | Elizabeth Folan Gilpin July 21, 1986 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) | Cosmo Pfeil (m. 2016) |
Gilpin starred in the action thriller film The Hunt (2020) and has also appeared in films such as the mystery thriller True Story (2015), the science fiction romantic comedy Future '38 (2017), the fantasy romantic comedy Isn't It Romantic (2019), the heartfelt drama A Dog's Journey (2019), action comedies Stuber (2019) and Coffee & Kareem (2020), and the horror film The Grudge (2020).
Early life
Elizabeth Folan Gilpin was born in New York City on July 21, 1986,[4] the daughter of actors Jack Gilpin and Ann McDonough.[5] She grew up in the South Street Seaport neighborhood of Manhattan, where she says that her family home was "one of the only occupied buildings on the block".[6] Gilpin is a 2004 graduate of The Loomis Chaffee School,[7] and a 2008 graduate of Fordham University.[8] During her time at Fordham, she studied under Dianne Wiest.[9]
Career
Gilpin began her acting career with guest starring roles in numerous television series, including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Fringe, Medium, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Elementary.[10] She received further recognition for her starring role as Dr. Carrie Roman in the comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie, appearing from 2013 to the series' conclusion in 2015.
Gilpin appears in supporting roles in such films as Ghost Town (2008), Take Care (2014), True Story (2015), and Future '38 (2017).
Gilpin has also appeared off-Broadway in productions such as Heartless, I'm Gonna Pray for You So Hard, and We Live Here.[11][12]
Gilpin's breakthrough came with her starring role as Debbie "Liberty Belle" Eagan in the Netflix comedy series GLOW (2017–present), which was inspired by the 1980s female professional wrestling league of the same name. She received significant critical acclaim and numerous award nominations for her performance, including two Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
In 2019, Gilpin appeared in the fantasy romantic comedy film Isn't It Romantic, the comedy-drama film A Dog's Journey, the action comedy film Stuber, and the action horror film The Hunt.
Personal life
Gilpin has been married to actor Cosmo Pfeil since 2016.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Death in Love | Young Model | |
| Ghost Town | WWII Nurse | ||
| 2009 | The Northern Kingdom | Carissa | |
| 2014 | Beach Pillows | Karla | |
| Take Care | Jodi | ||
| 2015 | True Story | Cheryl Frank | |
| 2017 | Future '38 | Banky | |
| 2019 | Isn't It Romantic | Whitney | |
| A Dog's Journey | Gloria | ||
| Stuber | Becca | ||
| 2020 | The Grudge | Nina Spencer | |
| The Hunt | Crystal Creasey | ||
| Coffee & Kareem | Detective Watts | ||
| 2021 | The Tomorrow War | Lily | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Amanda Dockerty | Episode: "The War at Home" |
| 2008 | New Amsterdam | Marika Soloway | Episode: "Golden Boy" |
| 2008 | Fringe | Loraine Daisy | Episode: "The Same Old Story" |
| 2009 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Stacey Hayes-Fitzgerald | Episode: "Playing Dead" |
| 2009 | The Unusuals | Abigail Allen / Margo Stanford | Episode: "The E.I.D." |
| 2009 | Law & Order | Paige Regan | Episode: "For the Defense" |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Molly | Episode: "Painkiller" |
| 2010 | Past Life | Corrine | Episode: "Dead Man Talking" |
| 2010 | Medium | Kim Clement | Episode: "Allison Rolen Got Married" |
| 2012 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Natalie Relais | Episode: "Learning Curve" |
| 2013–15 | Nurse Jackie | Dr. Carrie Roman | 34 episodes |
| 2015 | The Walker | Roz | 8 episodes |
| 2015 | The Mysteries of Laura | Isabel Van Doren | Episode: "The Mystery of the Watery Grave" |
| 2016 | Elementary | Fiona Helbron | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Mercy Street | Eliza Foster | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Masters of Sex | Dr. Nancy Leveau | 9 episodes |
| 2017 | American Gods | Audrey | 2 episodes |
| 2017–present | GLOW | Debbie Eagan | 30 episodes |
| 2018 | Robot Chicken | Laurie Jupiter / Louisa von Trapp (voice) | Episode: "Shall I Visit the Dinosaurs?" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (shared with the ensemble) | Nominated | ||
| Gold Derby Awards | Best Comedy Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| Best Breakthrough Performer of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Best Ensemble of the Year (shared with the ensemble) | Nominated | |||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| 22nd OFTA Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (shared with the ensemble) | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (August 30, 2016). "'G.L.O.W.': Betty Gilpin To Co-Star In Netflix's 1980s Wrestling Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- Peterpaul, Robert. "Doctors' Orders: Nurse Jackie's Betty Gilpin Prescribes Her Best Acting Anecdotes". nycastings.com. Archived from the original on June 25, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- "Betty Gilpin as Dr. Carrie Roman in Nurse Jackie". sho.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- "Betty Gilpin is wrestling her way to stardom". Toledo Blade. June 18, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
- Schulman, Michael (February 4, 2015). "The Burden of a Famous Artist Parent". The New Yorker.
- "Glow" Star Betty Gilpin Grew up in the South Street Seaport, retrieved July 30, 2019
- "News Post".
- Loizzo-Desai, Alexandria (May 23, 2018). "Wrestling Her Way to the Top: Betty Gilpin, Star of the Netflix Series GLOW". Fordham News. Fordham University. Archived from the original on November 27, 2018.
- Betty Gilpin's Weird Acting Lesson with Dianne Wiest, retrieved July 30, 2019
- "Elementary: Betty Gilpin cast as Sherlock's love interest". Entertainment Weekly. December 31, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- Blank, Matthew (January 22, 2015). "PHOTO CALL: I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard, With Reed Birney and Betty Gilpin, Opens Off-Broadway – Playbill.com". playbill.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- "Betty Gilpin Theatre Credits". broadwayworld.com. 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- Levine, Daniel S. (June 24, 2017). "Betty Gilpin: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
External links
- Betty Gilpin on IMDb
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