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Jillian Murray
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Jillian Murray at a party in Hollywood, California, in 2008.
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| Born | June 4, 1984 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress and model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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Jillian Murray (born June 4, 1984) is an American actress. She is known for playing Portlyn on the Disney Channel show Sonny with a Chance and Dr. Heather Pinkney on the medical drama Code Black.
Many people also know her from the popular video game series Mass Effect. She was the body model for the character Dr. Liara T'Soni, which means the character's appearance and movements were based on hers.
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Early Life and Starting Out
Jillian Murray was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Tucson, Arizona. Later, Jillian moved to Los Angeles, California, to follow her dream of becoming an actress.
Acting Career
Jillian's acting career began in 2003. She appeared in several independent movies before getting her first lead role in the 2007 horror film The Fun Park.
Famous Roles in Movies and TV
In 2009, Jillian appeared in several movies, including the comedy American High School and the horror film The Graves.
That same year, she got a memorable role on the Disney Channel series Sonny with a Chance. She played Portlyn, a recurring character who appeared in four episodes.
In 2011, she acted in the movie Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown. While working on this film, she met actor Dean Geyer, who she would later marry. She also appeared on the MTV show Awkward as the character Olivia.
Becoming Dr. Heather Pinkney
From 2015 to 2017, Jillian played Dr. Heather Pinkney in the CBS medical drama Code Black. She started as a recurring character in the first season and became part of the main cast in the second season.
Voice of a Video Game Character
Jillian Murray provided the physical model for Dr. Liara T'Soni in the Mass Effect video game series. This means the game designers used her face and body to create the look of the popular alien character.
Personal Life
Jillian Murray began dating Australian actor and singer Dean Geyer in 2010 after they met on a film set. The couple got engaged in December 2016 and were married on September 14, 2017.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Fun Park | Megan Davis | |
| 2008 | Legacy | Megan Woods | Also known as Pretty Little Devils |
| 2008 | An American Carol | Heather | |
| 2009 | American High School | Gwen Adams | |
| 2009 | Forget Me Not | Lex Mitchell | |
| 2009 | The Graves | Abby Graves | |
| 2011 | Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown | Eve | |
| 2012 | Visible Scars | Stacy | |
| 2014 | Cabin Fever: Patient Zero | Penny | |
| 2015 | The Squeeze | Natalie | |
| 2015 | Windsor Drive | Jordana | |
| 2019 | A Kiss on the Candy Lane | Jennifer Monroe | |
| 2022 | A Brush With Christmas | Charlotte | |
| 2022 | An unlikely angel | Janie | |
| 2023 | Christmas Keepsake | Elizabeth |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Drake & Josh | Cute Girl | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Cheerleader Camp | Georgie | Television movie |
| 2009 | Sonny with a Chance | Portlyn | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | Rules of Engagement | Young Woman | Episode: "Little Bummer Boy" |
| 2011 | Awkward. | Olivia | Episode: "Jenna Lives" |
| 2011 | Fear Factor | Herself | Contestant |
| 2015 | Murder in the First | Suzy Q | 3 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | Code Black | Dr. Heather Pinkney | Main role (season 2) |
| 2018 | A Dangerous Date | Alexis | Television movie |
| 2019 | Prescription for Love | Claire Abbott | Television movie |
| 2021 | Christmas in the Pines | Ariel Colt | Television movie |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Mass Effect | Dr. Liara T'Soni | Body model |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | ||
| 2012 | Mass Effect 3 |
See also
In Spanish: Jillian Murray para niños
