Jessalyn Gilsig Biography
Jessalyn Gilsig born Jessalyn Sarah Gilsig is a Canadian actress. Gilsig is best known for her role as Lauren Davis in Boston Public. Additionally, she was featured as Gina Russo in Nip/Tuck as well as Terri Schuester in Glee. Furthermore, she was featured as Siggy Haraldson in Vikings.
Jessalyn Gilsig Age
Sarah Gilsig is 49 years old as of 2020. She was born on November 30th, 1971 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Additionally, Jessalyn celebrates her birthday on November 30th every year.
Jessalyn Gilsig Height and Weight
Jessalyn measures a standing height of 5 feet 2 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.60 meters tall. Additionally, she weighs 50 kilograms which is equivalent to 110 lbs. Furthermore, her body measurements are 33-22-33 inches. She also wears a dress-sized 4 (US) and has an hourglass body type. In addition, she has brown hair and blue eyes.
Jessalyn Gilsig Education
Gilsig attended McGill University in Montreal, from 1989 to 1993, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1993. She later pursued her acting studies further at Harvard University’s Institute for Advanced Theater Training.
Jessalyn Gilsig Family, Parents, and Siblings
Gilsig was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Claire, a writer and translator, and Toby Gilsig, an engineer. However, details pertaining to her siblings are currently under review and will soon be updated.
Jessalyn Gilsig Wife, Husband, and Children
Gilsig met and briefly dated her future husband Bobby Salomon as a high school student – he was the football team quarterback she described as a “cool guy”. Salomon, a film producer, moved to Hollywood in 2002, and the two began dating again. They were married on January 1, 2005, in a traditional Jewish wedding (Gilsig’s father is Jewish).
Gilsig and Salomon have a daughter who was born in September 2006. Gilsig filed for divorce from Salomon on September 8, 2010, citing irreconcilable differences, having been separated since 2009. In 2013 Gilsig became an American citizen.
Jessalyn Gilsig Salary
Details pertaining to her annual earnings as well as her earnings per film are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.
Jessalyn Gilsig Net Worth
Jessalyn has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Gilsig has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Jessalyn Gilsig Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jessalyn.
Jessalyn Gilsig Wiki
- Full Names: Jessalyn Sarah Gilsig
- Popular As: Jessalyn Gilsig
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress
- Nationality: Canadian
- Race / Ethnicity: Jewish
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jessalyn Gilsig Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 49 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Date of Birth: November 30th, 1971
- Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Birthday: November 30th
Jessalyn Gilsig Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 33-22-33 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 2 inches
- Weight: 50 kilograms
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: 4 (US)
- Breast Size: 33 inches
- Waist Size: 22 inches
- Hip Size: 33 inches
Jessalyn Gilsig Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Toby Gilsig
- Mother: Claire
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Married to Bobby Salomon
- Children: 1
Jessalyn Gilsig Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $3 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress
Jessalyn Gilsig Career
1995-2005
Gilsig began her career as a voice actress. She has done voices in the films such as Masquerade, and in television series such as Young Robin Hood. She moved to New York City in 1995 where she appeared in several off-Broadway plays. However, it was her association with David E. Kelley that led to her starring role in Boston Public.
After guest-starring in two episodes of Kelley’s The Practice, Gilsig was cast in two episodes of another Kelley program, the short-lived Snoops. Although the series was canceled before Gilsig’s episodes were broadcast, Kelley wrote the part of Lauren Davis in Boston Public specifically for her, a series that premiered in September 2000 on FOX; Gilsig would leave the series after the end of the second season in May 2002.
Following her departure from Boston Public, Gilsig joined the cast of Nip/Tuck in 2003 as Gina Russo, a role she continued until 2008. In 2004, she appeared in five episodes of NYPD Blue, followed by four episodes of FOX’s Prison Break in 2005. In addition to her extensive credits in television and theatre, Gilsig has appeared in film, beginning with a small role in the 1998 film The Horse Whisperer.
2007-2020
She then provided the speaking voice for Kayley in the animated film Quest for Camelot (1998), with Andrea Corr performing the character’s songs. In 2004 she appeared in Chicks with Sticks, as well as See This Movie, and in one of the lead roles in the 2007 movie Flood.
In 2007–2008 she had recurring roles in two television series, playing Shelley, the sister of Tami Taylor, on NBC’s Friday Night Lights, and Claire Bennet’s biological mother, Meredith Gordon, on Heroes. Gilsig went on to play the main role of Terri Schuester on the Fox show, Glee, from 2009 to 2012.
In 2013, Gilsig was a series regular, portraying Siggy Haraldson, wife of Earl Haraldson and paramour of Ragnar Lothbrok’s brother, Rollo, on the History Channel series Vikings until 2015. In 2017 she joined the cast of Scandal. On January 24, 2020, Gilsig joined the cast of the Disney+ sports comedy-drama series Big Shot as Holly Barrett with John Stamos to replace Shiri Appleby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jessalyn Gilsig
Who is Jessalyn?
Sarah Gilsig is a Canadian actress. Gilsig is best known for her role as Lauren Davis in Boston Public.
How old is Jessalyn?
She was born on November 30th, 1971 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Additionally, Jessalyn celebrates her birthday on November 30th every year.
How tall is Jessalyn?
Jessalyn measures a standing height of 5 feet 2 inches which is equivalent to 1.60 meters tall.
Is Jessalyn married?
Gilsig filed for divorce from Salomon on September 8, 2010, citing irreconcilable differences, having been separated since 2009. In 2013 Gilsig became an American citizen.
How much is Jessalyn worth?
Jessalyn has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Gilsig has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Jessalyn make?
Details pertaining to her annual earnings as well as her earnings per film are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.
Where does Jessalyn live?
Because of security reasons, Jessalyn has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Jessalyn dead or alive?
Jessalyn is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Jessalyn Now?
To get her latest updates, visit her official social media accounts listed below.
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