Jack Gilpin

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Jack Gilpin
Born
John Mitchell Gilpin[1]

(1951-05-31) May 31, 1951 (age 70)
Boyce, Virginia, U.S.
EducationPhillips Exeter Academy
Alma materHarvard University
OccupationActor
Years active1981–present
Spouse(s)
Ann McDonough
​
(m. 1986)​
Children3, including Betty Gilpin
RelativesDrew Gilpin Faust (cousin)

John Mitchell "Jack" Gilpin (born May 31, 1951) is an American actor and Episcopal priest. He currently portrays Sean Ayles in Showtime's legal drama series Billions. He is the father of actress Betty Gilpin.

Early life[]

Gilpin was born on May 31, 1951 in Boyce, Virginia, the son of Lucy Trumbull (Mitchell) and Kenneth Newcomer Gilpin, a businessman.[2] His paternal great-grandfather was politician and general Lawrence Tyson.[3] His maternal grandfather was World War I hero and aviation pioneer Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell. His first cousin is the former president of Harvard University from 2007 to 2018, Drew Gilpin Faust.[4]

He is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy (class of 1969) and Harvard University (class of 1973). He studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse school of the theatre in New York City.[5]

Career[]

He had a recurring role on the TV series Kate & Allie, and is a frequent Law & Order guest star, having appeared in all of the first three series: Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Gilpin appeared in the films Heartburn, Something Wild, She-Devil, Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, Quiz Show, Reversal of Fortune, Barcelona, and The Notorious Bettie Page. He is also an accomplished stage actor, including the Broadway production of Getting And Spending.

In 2008, Gilpin appeared in the fact-based film 21, playing the role of Bob Phillips who is interviewing student candidates for the fictional "Robinson Scholarship" to attend Harvard Medical School.[6] Gilpin's character appears in the first scene of the film and his words set the stage for the movie's plot; he appears again in the final scene to bring closure to the film.

Personal life[]

Gilpin is married to actress Ann McDonough,[7] and is the father of actress Betty Gilpin, who stars in the Netflix series GLOW and also appeared on Law & Order, Fringe and Nurse Jackie.[8]

Religious life[]

Gilpin was ordained as priest of the Episcopal Church on December 15, 2012. He is currently in charge of St. John's Episcopal Church in New Milford, Connecticut, where he had arrived as a deacon two months prior to his ordination.[9] He had previously been a licensed lay preacher at Christ Church in his hometown of Roxbury, Connecticut.[10]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
1985 Compromising Positions Patrol Car Cop
1986 Heartburn Ellis
1986 Something Wild Larry Dillman
1987 Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise Mr. Comstock
1987 Hiding Out Dr. Gusick
1988 Funny Farm Bud Culbertson
1989 The Dream Team Dr. Talmer
1989 Little Sweetheart Mr. Harrison
1989 She-Devil Larry
1990 Quick Change Yuppie Hostage
1990 Reversal of Fortune Peter MacIntosh
1994 Barcelona The Consul
1994 Quiz Show Jack
1995 Reckless Weatherman
1996 The Juror Accountant, Juror
1997 Commandments Gordon Bloom
1997 Last Breath Dr. Stevens
1998 Mulan Bai, Big Twin Hun #1 Voice
1999 Random Hearts David Dotson
1999 Cherry The Preacher
2000 101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo) George
2001 The Boys of Sunset Ridge Simon Longfellow
2005 The Notorious Bettie Page Roy Page
2007 The Life Before Her Eyes Mr. McCleod
2008 21 Bob Phillips
2009 Adventureland Mr. Brennan
2011 Higher Ground Dr. Adams
2012 Trouble with the Curve Schwartz
2013 Syrup Mister Jamieson

References[]

  1. ^ Morton, Richard Lee (Apr 29, 1964). "Virginia Lives: The Old Dominion Who's who". Historical Record Association. Retrieved Apr 29, 2021 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ O'Donnell, Monica M. (Apr 29, 1984). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Gale. ISBN 9780810320642. Retrieved Apr 29, 2021 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Army and Navy Journal". Army and Navy Journal, Incorporated. Apr 29, 1948. Retrieved Apr 29, 2021 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Bradley, Richard (18 May 2009). "Drew Gilpin Faust and the Incredible Shrinking Harvard". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Jack Gilpin". exeter.edu. Phillips Exeter Academy. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  6. ^ IMDB Database entry for character Bob Phillips, https://www.imdb.com/character/ch0110218/?ref_=tt_cl_t12
  7. ^ BWW News Desk (January 14, 2015). "Jack Gilpin, Ann McDonough & Betty Gilpin to Lead Westport Country Playhouse's PAINTING CHURCHES Reading". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  8. ^ Fretts, Bruce (8 August 2019). "How 'GLOW' Helped Betty Gilpin Embrace Her Inner Weirdo". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  9. ^ Tuccio-Koonz, Linda (26 July 2015). "Jack Gilpin: A beloved priest in New Milford, but also a devoted actor". The News-Times. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  10. ^ Tuz, Susan (December 8, 2012). "Rev. Gilpin follows his 'calling' to St. John's". The Greater New Milford (Conn.) Spectrum. Retrieved April 26, 2017.

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