Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin is an actress known for her work in television, film, and theater. A graduate of Fordham University, Gilpin developed her acting skills through stage performances, appearing off-Broadway in productions including "Heartless," "I'm Gonna Pray for You So Hard," and "We Live Here." She built her screen résumé with guest roles on series such as "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Fringe," "Medium," and "Elementary."

Gilpin gained recognition for her role as Dr. Carrie Roman in the Showtime comedy-drama series "Nurse Jackie," establishing her as a notable presence on television. Her breakthrough came with her starring role as Debbie Eagan in the Netflix comedy-drama series "GLOW," inspired by the 1980s female professional wrestling league Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Gilpin received nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance.

In film, Gilpin has appeared in the horror film "The Grudge," the satiric thriller "The Hunt," and the action comedy "Coffee & Kareem," earning a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for her work in "The Hunt." Her film credits also include "Isn't It Romantic" and the science fiction action film "The Tomorrow War." On television, she played Mo Dean in the Starz political thriller limited series "Gaslit," receiving a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries.

Gilpin starred as Sister Simone in the Peacock science fiction series "Mrs. Davis," portraying a nun who confronts artificial intelligence, a performance that earned her a nomination for the TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama. She also appeared in the Netflix Western miniseries "American Primeval," playing a woman navigating the frontier with her son amid conflicts involving Mormon Militias, Native Americans, and the federal government. Additionally, she played Lucretia Garfield in the Netflix historical drama miniseries "Death by Lightning." Gilpin made her Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!"

In addition to her acting career, Gilpin is a published author, having released a collection of essays titled "All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns." She guest-starred in the Apple TV+ comedy-horror series "Widow's Bay," earning an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Gilpin's career spans television, film, theater, and writing, with roles in drama, comedy, science fiction, and action genres.