| Net Worth: | $3 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | November 30, 1971 (52 years old) |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | TV Actress |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
Canadian actress who played Lauren Davis on the TV series Boston Public alongside Anthony Heald. She also provided the voice of Kayley in the 1998 film Quest for Camelot.
She attended McGill University and Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater.
She portrayed the role of Terri Schuester on the Fox TV series Glee.
Personal Life
She had one child with Bobby Salomon whom she married on January 1, 2005. The couple later divorced.
She appeared in the film The Stepfather with Penn Badgley.
Quotes
“For myself, anyway, I think that recurring has been such a gift, because I’ve been able to work on a lot of shows that I’ve really had a lot of respect for before I went in, shows like ‘Friday Night Lights’ and ‘Nip/Tuck,’ for example.”
— Jessalyn Gilsig
“I remember before I did ‘Boston Public,’ I couldn’t get seen for drama. Once I’d done ‘Boston Public,’ I couldn’t get seen for a comedy.”
— Jessalyn Gilsig
“Motherhood has taught me the meaning of living in the moment and being at peace. Children don’t think about yesterday, and they don’t think about tomorrow. They just exist in the moment.”
— Jessalyn Gilsig
“It’s much more fun to be the person who comes into the room and lights the match. I get to be the force, the girl who always says or does something completely outrageous, and leaves everyone thinking, ‘What was that?’”
— Jessalyn Gilsig
“For me, it’s ultimately about a great pair of shoes.”
— Jessalyn Gilsig