Peri Gilpin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peri Gilpin
Gilpin in 2011
Born	Peri Kay Oldham (1961-05-27) May 27, 1961 (age 64) Waco, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Texas at Austin
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1988–present
Known for	Roz Doyle – Frasier Kim Keeler – Make It or Break It
Spouse(s)	Christian Vincent ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	2
Parent(s)	Jim O'Brien (father)

Peri Gilpin (born Peri Kay Oldham on May 27, 1961) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing the character Roz Doyle in the TV show Frasier. She also played Kim Keeler in the drama series Make It or Break It.

Becoming an Actress

Peri Gilpin started acting classes when she was a child. She attended the Dallas Children's Theater. After high school, she studied drama at the University of Texas at Austin. Later, she took more acting classes in London.

Early Acting Roles

Peri Gilpin worked hard to become an actress. She spent five summers training at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 1988, she officially joined Actors Equity, a group for actors.

She appeared in the TV series Cheers in 1993. This was a popular show where she played Holly Matheson.

Starring in Frasier

From 1993 to 2004, Peri Gilpin played Roz Doyle in the TV series Frasier. This show was a spin-off from Cheers. It starred Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane. Peri Gilpin was chosen for the role from over 300 other actresses.

Awards and Recognition

Peri Gilpin and the main cast of Frasier won an award together. They received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 1999. This award recognized their great teamwork.

Other TV Shows

In 2009, Gilpin appeared in the ABC Family drama Make It or Break It. She played Kim Keeler. For this role, she won a Gracie Award. This award was for "Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series."

Peri Gilpin also did voice acting for many characters. She was the voice of Jane Proudfoot in Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. She also voiced Desiree in Danny Phantom. Other voice roles include Volcana in Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League. She was also Hecate in Hercules.

Recent Work

Peri Gilpin has appeared in many other TV series. These include Medium, Desperate Housewives, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She also guest-starred in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Modern Family.

In 2023, Peri Gilpin returned to her role as Roz Doyle. She appeared in the new Frasier series.

Peri Gilpin's Life

Peri Gilpin was born in Waco, Texas. Her parents were Jim O'Brien and Sandra Jo Hauck. After her parents divorced, her mother remarried Wes Gilpin. Peri and her sister took his last name.

Family and Friends

Peri Gilpin married Christian Vincent, a painter, on July 31, 1999. They have two children, who were born in 2004.

Peri Gilpin's co-star from Frasier, Jane Leeves, is her close friend. They are also neighbors.

Peri Gilpin has supported cancer research awareness. She has done this since her mother was diagnosed with the disease. Several of her family members have passed away due to cancer.

Film and Television Roles

Peri Gilpin has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles.

Film Appearances

Television Appearances