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Jessalyn Gilsig on "Glee"
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Jessalyn Gilsig stars as Terri Schuester on FOX's "Glee."

Jessalyn Gilsig had the distinction of simultaneously starring in two of television's most acclaimed drama series: Golden Globe-winning "Nip/Tuck" and Brett Ratner's breakout drama "Prison Break." On "Nip/Tuck," Jessalyn Gilsig portrayed the obsessive, sex-addicted Gina Russo, which helped garner her additional recurring roles on the hit drama "Heroes" as the biological mother of cheerleader Claire Bennet and on "Friday Night Lights." Jessalyn Gilsig most recently had a recurring role on "CSI: NY."

Jessalyn Gilsig co-starred as a detective in the 12th and final season of the acclaimed ABC drama "NYPD Blue." Previously, Jessalyn Gilsig co-starred as the strong-willed social studies teacher Lauren Davis on the FOX drama "Boston Public." David E. Kelley created the character with her in mind. Jessalyn Gilsig achieved series regular status on his series, "Snoops" and guest starred on ABC's "The Practice."

Jessalyn Gilsig also has an impressive list of film credits. She recently appeared in the hit remake of "Prom Night," and will once again reunite with the film's director for a remake of the thriller "The Stepfather." Also on the horizon is "XIII" alongside Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff. Jessalyn Gilsig has also worked with the likes of Robert Redford on "The Horse Whisperer," and appeared as Sally Field's daughter in "A Cooler Climate." Additional film credits for Jessalyn Gilsig include "Chicks with Sticks," "See This Movie" and "Flood."

A Montreal native, Jessalyn Gilsig honed her talents at Harvard University's prestigious American Repertory Theatre and boasts an extensive list of stage credits including in the off-Broadway productions of "Fifth of July," "Gun Shy" and "Mere Mortals."

Jessalyn Gilsig currently resides with her producer husband and toddler daughter in Los Angeles where she enjoys painting when not juggling work. In fact, Jessalyn Gilsig's works appeared in the acclaimed film "The Station Agent" as the painting of Patricia Clarkson's character.






JESSALYN GILSIG: FACTS

How tall is Jessalyn Gilsig? Where was Jessalyn Gilsig born? Find out here.

Height: 5' 3"
Birthplace: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Husband: Bobby Salomon




JESSALYN GILSIG: NEWS


Jessalyn Gilsig on "Glee" SAG Awards 2010 WinnersSandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges, Julianna Margulies, Michael C. Hall, and the casts of "Inglorious Basterds," "Mad Men" and "Glee" are among the winners. Read more...
"Precious" poster 16th Annual SAG Awards Nominations"Inglourious Basterds," "Precious" and "Up in the Air" lead the way for movies, while "30 Rock," "The Closer" and "Dexter" came out on top for TV. Read more...

NIP/TUCK: NEWS


"Damages" FX Sets Midseason Lineup"Damages," "Nip/Tuck" and new animated series "Archer" are all due in January while "Justified," starring Timothy Olyphant, and "Louie," starring Louis C.K., will premiere in the spring. Read more...
Kathy Griffin on "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" Kathy Griffin Hosts 'The A-List Awards' to Celebrate the Best in Food, Fashion, Beauty, Design and Pop CultureThe awards ceremony will take place at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 5. Read more...
"Mad Men" Cast The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards and Creative Arts Emmy Awards Nominees Are..."John Adams" leads all nominations with 23, followed by "30 Rock" (17), "Mad Men" (16) and "Pushing Daisies" (12). Read more...



 
 
 
JESSALYN GILSIG: TWEETS

March 15, 2010
Jessalyn Gilsig scored a role on “Nip/Tuck” in 2003, and stayed with the show until 2008.
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Jessalyn Gilsig plays Terri Schuester, Will’s wife and former high school sweetheart. Gilsig was born in Montreal on November 30, 1971.
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U can’t hold a man down without staying down with him. Tuchy Palmieri @amazon Jenna Ushkowitz Jessalyn Gilsig Kevin McHale Lea Michele Oprah
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Pleasure is nothing more than an intermission from Pain. Tuchy Palmieri @ amazon Dan Byrd Jayma Mays Jessalyn Gilsig Kristen Bell obama U2
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RT @TVWatchtower: Fun seeing Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Jayma Mays, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lunch, Dianna Agron, Mark Salling, Jessalyn Gilsig & Amber Riley
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Fun seeing Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Jayma Mays, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lunch, Dianna Agron, Mark Salling, Jessalyn Gilsig & Amber Riley
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"I'll make a meal out of every evil moment. I adore it"- Jessalyn Gilsig #glee
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LMAO, Terri just slapped Bianca. I love you, Jessalyn Gilsig. <3 #GLEE #AMC
3 days ago
Jessalyn Gilsig's character's power is fire... Omg o_O
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RT @NatalieAbrams: Jessalyn Gilsig of #Glee is so awesome and not like her character. And now I'm watching @EricIGN geek out talking to Jane Lynch
4 days ago
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RT @NatalieAbrams: Jessalyn Gilsig of #Glee is so awesome and not like her character. And now I'm watching @EricIGN geek out talking to Jane Lynch
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RT @NatalieAbrams: Jessalyn Gilsig of #Glee is so awesome and not like her character. // I hate this person a lot right now.
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RT @NatalieAbrams: Jessalyn Gilsig of #Glee is so awesome and not like her character. And now I'm watching @EricIGN geek out talking to Jane Lynch
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RT @EricIGN: #Glee fans, will be talking to Jessalyn Gilsig and Jane Lynch shortly. Questions?
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Jessalyn Gilsig of #Glee is so awesome and not like her character. And now I'm watching @EricIGN geek out talking to Jane Lynch
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