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Jessalyn Gilsig has an extensive list of theater credits to her name. A graduate of McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Gilsig received her theatrical training at the American Repertory Theatre's Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. Among the American Repertory Theatre projects... See full bio »

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Jessalyn Sarah Gilsig
in Montréal, Québec, Canada
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2012 Smart Cookies (TV movie) (post-production)
Julie
 
2012 Somewhere Slow (post-production)
Anna Thompson
 
2012 Harry's Law (TV series)
Brianna Marsh
– Breaking Points (2012) … Brianna Marsh
 
2009-2011 Glee (TV series)
Terri Schuester
– New York (2011) … Terri Schuester (credit only)
– Funeral (2011) … Terri Schuester
– Prom Queen (2011) … Terri Schuester (credit only)
– Rumours (2011) … Terri Schuester
– Born This Way (2011) … Terri Schuester (credit only)
See all 44 episodes »
 
2011 About Fifty
Jessica
 
2009 The Stepfather
Julie King
 
2008-2009 Imaginary Bitches (TV series)
Jessalyn
– Bitches Emmy Special (2009) … Jessalyn
– Three Bitches Is an Imaginary Crowd (Part Two) (2008) … Jessalyn
– A New Leper in the Colony (2008) … Jessalyn
 
2009 Glee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode (video)
Terri Schuester
 
2007-2008 Heroes (TV series)
Meredith Gordon
– Chapter Thirteen 'Dual' (2008) … Meredith Gordon
– Chapter Eight 'Villains' (2008) … Meredith Gordon
– Chapter Seven 'Eris Quod Sum' (2008) … Meredith Gordon
– Chapter Six 'Dying of the Light' (2008) … Meredith Gordon
– Chapter Five 'Angels and Monsters' (2008) … Meredith Gordon
See all 10 episodes »
 
2008 XIII: The Conspiracy (TV mini-series)
Kim Rowland
– Toutes les larmes de l'enfer (2008) … Kim Rowland
– Le jour du soleil noir (2008) … Kim Rowland
 
2008 CSI: NY (TV series)
Jordan Gates
– Taxi (2008) … Jordan Gates
– Personal Foul (2008) … Jordan Gates
– DOA for a Day (2008) … Jordan Gates
 
2008/I Prom Night
Aunt Karen Turner
 
2003-2008 Nip/Tuck (TV series)
Gina Russo
– Magda and Jeff (2008) … Gina Russo
– Rachel Ben Natan (2008) … Gina Russo
– Willy Ward (2006) … Gina Russo
– Quentin Costa (2005) … Gina Russo
– Madison Berg (2005) … Gina Russo
See all 17 episodes »
 
2007-2008 Friday Night Lights (TV series)
Shelley Hayes
– Jumping the Gun (2008) … Shelley Hayes
– There Goes the Neighborhood (2008) … Shelley Hayes
– The Confession (2007) … Shelley Hayes
– Seeing Other People (2007) … Shelley Hayes
– Pantherama! (2007) … Shelley Hayes
See all 6 episodes »
 
2008 The Apostles (TV movie)
Christine Rydell
 
2007 Destination: Infestation (TV movie)
Dr. Carolyn Ross
 
2007 Flood
Samantha 'Sam' Morrison
 
2007 Backyards & Bullets (TV movie)
Eileen
 
2006 Law & Order (TV series)
Angela Burquette
– Heart of Darkness (2006) … Angela Burquette
 
2005 Prison Break (TV series)
Lisa Rix
– The Old Head (2005) … Lisa Rix
– Riots, Drills and the Devil: Part 2 (2005) … Lisa Rix
– Cell Test (2005) … Lisa Rix
– Pilot (2005) … Lisa Rix
 
2005 Fathers and Sons (TV movie)
Dianne (uncredited)
 
2004 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Detective Kelly Ronson
– Who's Your Daddy? (2004) … Detective Kelly Ronson
– What's Your Poison? (2004) … Detective Kelly Ronson
– Traylor Trash (2004) … Detective Kelly Ronson
– Peeler? I Hardley Knew Her (2004) … Detective Kelly Ronson
– The Brothers Grim (2004) … Detective Kelly Ronson
 
2004 See This Movie
Annie Nicole
 
2004 Chicks with Sticks
Paula Taymore
 
2003 Without a Trace (TV series)
Whitney Ridder
– Confidence (2003) … Whitney Ridder
 
2002 Haunted (TV series)
Elise Martin
– Three Hour Tour (2002) … Elise Martin
 
2000-2002 Boston Public (TV series)
Lauren Davis
– Chapter Forty-Four (2002) … Lauren Davis
– Chapter Forty-Three (2002) … Lauren Davis
– Chapter Forty-Two (2002) … Lauren Davis
– Chapter Forty-One (2002) … Lauren Davis
– Chapter Forty (2002) … Lauren Davis
See all 44 episodes »
 
2000 Snoops (TV series)
Suzanne Shivers
– The Stolen Diskette (2000) … Suzanne Shivers
– Swan Chant (2000) … Suzanne Shivers
 
1999 The Practice (TV series)
A.D.A. Jennifer / ADA Jennifer
– Victimless Crimes (1999) … A.D.A. Jennifer
– Loser's Keepers (1999) … ADA Jennifer
 
1999 A Cooler Climate (TV movie)
Callie
 
1999 The Sentinel (TV series)
RJ Shannon
– The Real Deal (1999) … RJ Shannon
 
1999 Seven Days (TV series)
Carla Boyles
– Last Card Up (1999) … Carla Boyles
 
1998 Viper (TV series)
Alyssa
– Family Matters (1998) … Alyssa
 
1998 To Have & to Hold (TV series)
Paula
– Stuck in the Blizzard with You … Paula
 
1998 Quest for Camelot
Kayley (voice)
 
1998 The Horse Whisperer
Lucy, Annie's Assistant
 
1991-1992 Young Robin Hood (TV series)
Gertrude of Griswald
– The Spanish Prince (1992) … Gertrude of Griswald (voice)
– Babe in the Woods (1992) … Gertrude of Griswald (voice)
– The Magic Carpet (1992) … Gertrude of Griswald (voice)
– You're Gonna Be a Star (1992) … Gertrude of Griswald (voice)
– The Shrouded Man (1992) … Gertrude of Griswald (voice)
See all 26 episodes »
 
1992 Gulliver's Travels (TV series)
Folia (voice)
 
1990 The Little Flying Bears (TV series)
Tina (1990) (voice)
 
1989 Jacknife
His Girlfriend
 
1989 The Journey Home (short)
 
1984 Mascarade (short) (voice)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2012 Somewhere Slow (producer) (post-production)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2010 Glee (TV series)
– Funk (2010) (performer: "Loser" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowArt Department (1 title)
2003 The Station Agent (original paintings)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2009 Bartl (short) (very special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
2011 Glee: Cast & Creators Live at the Paley Center (video)
Herself
 
2010 Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 May 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The 8th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2009 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #6.35 (2009) … Herself
– Episode #6.34 (2009) … Herself (credit only)
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 April 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2008 Heroes Unmasked (TV series documentary short)
Herself
– Heroes on the Run (2008) … Herself
– The Music of Heroes (2008) … Herself (uncredited)
– Missing Links (2008) … Herself
– Teenage Kicks (2008) … Herself
 
2004 2004 NHL Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2004 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 April 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2001 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2011 Glee Encore (video)
Terri Schuester
 
2007-2008 Heroes Unmasked (TV series documentary short)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(February 2003): Played "June Talley" in "Fifth of July", a play by 'Lanford Wilson' (Signature Theater Co., New York City, New York, USA). See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews  | 1 Article  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

5' 3" (1.60 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

"It takes someone pretty persistent to stick it out with me." (on relationships) See more »

Trivia:

Attended McGill University, Montreal, Quebec from 1989 to 1993 and graduated with a degree in English. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius