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My Take
Jessalyn Gilsig is one of those actors whose face triggers instant recognition even when the name takes a beat. A Montreal native and Harvard graduate, she wears her intelligence lightly, which I appreciate; her performances feel lived-in rather than showy. Across Heroes, Nip/Tuck, Glee, and Vikings she has slipped convincingly into wildly different tones and worlds, the mark of a genuine chameleon. Her share of a Screen Actors Guild ensemble award fits perfectly, since her real gift is breathing with a cast rather than dominating it. I have a deep fondness for this brand of generous, unshowy actor who quietly holds a production together.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jessalyn Gilsig
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェサリン・ギルシグ
- Reading
- じぇさりん・ぎるしぐ
- Born
- December 30, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / voice actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jessalyn Gilsig born?
Born December 30, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Jessalyn Gilsig from?
Jessalyn Gilsig is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What does Jessalyn Gilsig do?
Jessalyn Gilsig works as actor, film actor, voice actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.