Betty Gilpin
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1986-07-21
    • Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Elizabeth Folan Gilpin, Ελίζαμπεθ Φόλαν Γκίλπιν

Betty Gilpin

Elizabeth "Betty" Gilpin is an acclaimed American actress, celebrated for her ability to blend sharp comedic timing with raw dramatic vulnerability across various roles in film and television. Born on July 21, 1986, in New York City, she is the daughter of actors Jack Gilpin and Ann McDonough, which fostered an early exposure to the performing arts. She pursued her passion for acting, graduating from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, where she notably studied under Dianne Wiest.Gilpin's career began with numerous guest appearances on popular television shows, including "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Fringe," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." She gained wider recognition for her role as Dr. Carrie Roman in the Showtime comedy-drama series "Nurse Jackie," appearing from 2013 until its conclusion in 2015. However, her breakthrough came with her starring performance as Debbie "Liberty Belle" Eagan in the Netflix comedy series "GLOW" (2017-2019), a role for which she earned three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, showcasing her impressive range in both physical comedy and emotional depth.Beyond "GLOW," Gilpin has proven her versatility in film, with notable roles in the satirical thriller "The Hunt" (2020), where her lead performance as Crystal Mayflower received significant praise, and "A Dog's Journey" (2019). Her filmography also includes "Isn't It Romantic" (2019), "Stuber" (2019), and "Coffee & Kareem" (2020). On television, she has continued to impress with roles such as Mo Dean in the Starz limited series "Gaslit" (2022) and the critically acclaimed lead role of Sister Simone in the Peacock science-fiction series "Mrs. Davis" (2023), further cementing her reputation for tackling complex and unique characters. In 2022, she also became a published author with her essay collection, "All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns." Gilpin is married to actor Cosmo Pfeil, and they have two daughters.

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