Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin

39 · Born: Jul 21, 1986

Personal Details

BornJul 21, 1986 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Jack Gilpin
  • Ann McDonough
Relatives
  • Billy Mitchell (Great Grandparent)
  • Drew Gilpin Faust (Cousin)
  • Henry Gilpin (Sibling)
  • Samuel Gilpin (Sibling)

Biography

Elizabeth Folan Gilpin is a renowned American actress, widely recognized for her captivating performances in various television and film roles.

Notably, she is best known for her portrayal of Debbie "Liberty Belle" Eagan in the Netflix comedy series GLOW, which aired from 2017 to 2019. Her outstanding work in this series earned her three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

In addition to her work in GLOW, Gilpin has also made a significant impact in the television world by starring as Dr. Carrie Roman in the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie, which aired from 2013 to 2015.

Gilpin's extensive filmography includes a range of genres, from mystery thrillers to science fiction romantic comedies. Some of her notable film appearances include the mystery thriller True Story (2015),the science fiction romantic comedy Future '38 (2017),the fantasy romantic comedy Isn't It Romantic (2019),the drama A Dog's Journey (2019),and the action comedy Stuber (2019).

In 2020, Gilpin continued to showcase her versatility as an actress by starring in a trio of films: the horror film The Grudge, the satirical action thriller The Hunt, and the action comedy Coffee & Kareem. For her outstanding performance in The Hunt, she received a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished actress.

Career

2025
American Primeval
American Primeval as Sara Rowell
Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning as Crete Garfield
2024
2023
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Davis as Elizabeth Abbott / Sister Simone
Skull Island
Skull Island as Irene (voice)
2022
Gaslit
Gaslit as Mo Dean
2021
The Tomorrow War
The Tomorrow War as Emmy Forester
2020
Coffee & Kareem
Coffee & Kareem as Detective Watts
The Hunt
The Hunt as Crystal
2019
The Grudge
The Grudge as Nina Spencer
Stuber
Stuber as Becca
A Dog's Journey
A Dog's Journey as Gloria Mitchell
2017
Future '38
Future '38 as Banky
GLOW
GLOW as Debbie Eagan
2016
Masters of Sex
Masters of Sex as Dr. Nancy Leveau
2015
True Story
True Story as Cheryl
2014
2013
Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackie as Dr. Carrie Roman
2009
2008
Death in Love
Death in Love as Young Model
Ghost Town
Ghost Town as WWII Nurse