Jack Gilpin

Jack Gilpin (born May 31, 1951) is an American actor and Episcopal priest. He currently portrays Sean Ayles in Showtime's legal drama series Billions. He is the father of actress Betty Gilpin.

Jack Gilpin
Born (1951-05-31) May 31, 1951
Boyce, Virginia, U.S.
EducationPhillips Exeter Academy
Alma materHarvard University
OccupationActor
Years active1981–present
Spouse(s)
Ann McDonough
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(
m. 1986)
Children2, including Betty Gilpin
RelativesDrew Gilpin Faust (cousin)

Early life

Gilpin was born in Boyce, Virginia on May 31, 1951. His first cousin is the former president of Harvard University from 2007 to 2018, Drew Gilpin Faust.[1]

He is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy (class of 1969) and Harvard University (class of 1973). He studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse school of the theatre in New York City.[2]

Career

He had a recurring role on the TV series Kate & Allie, and is a frequent Law & Order guest star, having appeared in all of the first three series: Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Gilpin appeared in the films Heartburn, Something Wild, She-Devil, Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, Quiz Show, Reversal of Fortune, Barcelona, and The Notorious Bettie Page. He is also an accomplished stage actor, including the Broadway production of Getting And Spending.

In 2008, Gilpin appeared in the fact-based film 21, playing the role of Bob Phillips who is interviewing student candidates for the fictional "Robinson Scholarship" to attend Harvard Medical School.[3] Gilpin's character appears in the first scene of the film and his words set the stage for the movie's plot; he appears again in the final scene to bring closure to the film.

Personal life

Gilpin is married to actress Ann McDonough,[4] and is the father of actress Betty Gilpin, who stars in the Netflix series GLOW and also appeared on Law & Order, Fringe and Nurse Jackie.[5]

Religious life

Gilpin was ordained as priest of the Episcopal Church on December 15, 2012. He is currently in charge of St. John's Episcopal Church in New Milford, Connecticut, where he had arrived as a deacon two months prior to his ordination.[6] He had previously been a licensed lay preacher at Christ Church in his hometown of Roxbury, Connecticut.[7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1985Compromising PositionsPatrol car cop
1986HeartburnEllis
1986Something WildLarry Dillman
1987Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in ParadiseMr. Comstock
1987Hiding OutDr. Gusick
1988Funny FarmBud Culbertson
1989The Dream TeamDr. Talmer
1989Little SweetheartMr. Harrison
1989She-DevilLarry
1990Quick ChangeYuppie Hostage
1990Reversal of FortunePeter MacIntosh
1994BarcelonaThe Consul
1994Quiz ShowJack
1995RecklessWeatherman
1996The JurorAccountant
1997CommandmentsGordon Bloom
1997Last BreathDr. Stevens
1998MulanBai (Big Twin Hun #1)Voice
1999Random HeartsDavid Dotson
1999CherryThe Preacher
2000101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo)George
2001The Boys of Sunset RidgeSimon Longfellow
2005The Notorious Bettie PageRoy Page
2007The Life Before Her EyesMr. McCleod
200821Bob Phillips
2009AdventurelandMr. Brennan
2011Higher GroundDr. Adams
2012Trouble with the CurveSchwartz
2013SyrupMister Jamieson

References
  1. Bradley, Richard (18 May 2009). "Drew Gilpin Faust and the Incredible Shrinking Harvard". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  2. "Jack Gilpin". exeter.edu. Phillips Exeter Academy. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  3. IMDB Database entry for character Bob Phillips, https://www.imdb.com/character/ch0110218/?ref_=tt_cl_t12
  4. Desk, BWW News (January 14, 2015). "Jack Gilpin, Ann McDonough & Betty Gilpin to Lead Westport Country Playhouse's PAINTING CHURCHES Reading". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  5. Fretts, Bruce (8 August 2019). "How 'GLOW' Helped Betty Gilpin Embrace Her Inner Weirdo". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  6. Tuccio-Koonz, Linda (26 July 2015). "Jack Gilpin: A beloved priest in New Milford, but also a devoted actor". The News-Times. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  7. Tuz, Susan (December 8, 2012). "Rev. Gilpin follows his 'calling' to St. John's". The Greater New Milford (Conn.) Spectrum. Retrieved April 26, 2017.


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