Betty Gilpin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Betty Gilpin
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Gilpin in 2019
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| Born | July 21, 1986 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Fordham University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Cosmo Pfeil
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| Children | 2 |
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Elizabeth "Betty" Gilpin (born July 21, 1986) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Debbie "Liberty Belle" Eagan in the Netflix comedy series GLOW from 2017 to 2019. For this role, she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Betty also starred as Dr. Carrie Roman in the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie from 2014 to 2015. In 2023, she took on the main role of a nun fighting against artificial intelligence in the Peacock science-fiction series Mrs. Davis. She has also appeared in many movies, including The Hunt (2020), for which she won an award.
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Early Life and Education
Betty Gilpin was born on July 21, 1986. Her parents, Jack Gilpin and Ann McDonough, are both actors. Her father is also an Episcopal priest. Betty grew up in the South Street Seaport area of Manhattan, New York City. She has mentioned that her family's home was one of the few buildings lived in on their block, which was mostly a fish market.
Betty went to the Loomis Chaffee School and graduated in 2004. She then attended Fordham University, where she earned her degree in 2008. While at Fordham, she had the chance to study acting with the famous actress Dianne Wiest.
Acting Career Highlights
Betty Gilpin started her acting journey with small roles in many TV shows. These included popular series like Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Fringe, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Breakthrough Roles
She gained more attention for her role as Dr. Carrie Roman in the Showtime series Nurse Jackie. She appeared in this comedy-drama from 2013 until the show ended in 2015. Betty also performed in several plays Off-Broadway, which means in smaller theaters in New York City.
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Her biggest breakthrough came with her starring role as Debbie "Liberty Belle" Eagan in the Netflix comedy-drama series GLOW. This show, which ran from 2017 to 2019, was inspired by a real 1980s female professional wrestling league called Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Betty received great reviews and many award nominations for her performance in GLOW. These included three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Recent Work in Film and TV
Between 2019 and 2020, Betty Gilpin appeared in several movies. These included the romantic comedy Isn't It Romantic, the family drama A Dog's Journey, and the action comedy Stuber. She also starred in the action horror film The Hunt, for which she won a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie.
In 2021, she was in the science fiction action movie The Tomorrow War. The next year, in 2022, Betty played Maureen Kane Dean in the Starz political thriller series Gaslit. Her role earned her another nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award. She also appeared in an episode of the Apple TV+ series Roar.
In September 2022, Betty published her first book, a collection of 20 essays titled All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns. In 2023, she starred as Sister Simone / Elizabeth Abbott in the Peacock science fiction series Mrs. Davis. She received praise for her acting in this role and was nominated for a TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama. She also lent her voice to the character Irene in the Netflix animated adventure series Skull Island.
Looking ahead, Betty Gilpin is set to star in the Netflix production American Primeval in 2025. In this Western series, she plays a woman trying to cross the frontier with her young son. She also made her Broadway debut in early 2025, taking over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the play Oh, Mary!.
Personal Life
Betty Gilpin married actor Cosmo Pfeil in 2016. They have two daughters. Their first daughter was born in November 2020, and their second daughter was born in May 2024.
Images for kids
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Gilpin in 2019
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Gilpin (left) with fellow GLOW actress Alison Brie in July 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Betty Gilpin para niños
