Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Betty Gilpin
09/10/2026
Aaron Sorkin's Facebook whistleblower drama The Social Reckoning opened in US cinemas through Sony on this date, with Betty Gilpin in its supporting ensemble alongside Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong. The film is a notable new feature credit for her in 2026.
06/09/2026
Betty Gilpin won the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series award at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys for her guest role as Sarah Westcott Warren in Apple TV's horror-comedy Widow's Bay. It was her first Emmy win after three nominations for GLOW. She delivered her acceptance speech as a poem, which included a dig at tech executive Sam Altman.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Elizabeth Folan Gilpin |
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| Summary | Elizabeth Folan Gilpin, known professionally as Betty Gilpin, is an American actress known for television, film and theatre work. She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2026 for Widow's Bay. |
| Years Active | 2006-present |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Degree | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Fordham University (2008) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Cosmo Pfeil (married 2016) |
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| Children | 2 |
Family
| Father | Jack Gilpin |
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| Mother | Ann McDonough |
| Sibling | Sam Gilpin |
Career
| Early Career | Guest roles in television series including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Fringe, Medium, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Elementary | ||||
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| Breakthrough Television Role | Dr. Carrie Roman in the Showtime series Nurse Jackie (2013-2015) | ||||
| Notable Television Role | Debbie 'Liberty Belle' Eagan in the Netflix series GLOW (2017-2019), earning three Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her parents Jack Gilpin and Ann McDonough are both actors. | |
| 2. She studied theatre at Fordham University under Dianne Wiest. | |
| 3. She was raised in Manhattan's South Street Seaport neighborhood. |
