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Jessalyn Gilsig on FOX's "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.