Jack Gilpin | |
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Born | John Mitchell Gilpin [1] May 31, 1951 Boyce, Virginia, U.S. |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1981–present |
Spouse | Ann McDonough (m. 1986) |
Children | 3, including Betty Gilpin |
Relatives | Drew Gilpin Faust (cousin) |
John Mitchell Gilpin (born May 31, 1951) is an American actor. He currently portrays Church the Butler in HBO's historical drama series The Gilded Age . He is the father of actress Betty Gilpin.
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]
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 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.
Gilpin is married to actress Ann McDonough, [7] and is the father of actress Betty Gilpin. [8]
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]
Year | Title | Role |
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1985 | Compromising Positions | Patrol Car Cop |
1986 | Heartburn | Ellis |
Something Wild | Larry Dillman | |
1987 | Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise | Mr. Comstock |
Hiding Out | Dr. Gusick | |
1988 | Funny Farm | Bud Culbertson |
The Dream Team | Dr. Talmer | |
Little Sweetheart | Mr. Harrison | |
She-Devil | Larry | |
1990 | Quick Change | Yuppie Hostage |
Reversal of Fortune | Peter MacIntosh | |
1994 | Barcelona | The Consul |
Quiz Show | Jack | |
1995 | Reckless | Weatherman |
1996 | The Juror | Accountant, Juror |
1997 | Commandments | Gordon Bloom |
Last Breath | Dr. Stevens | |
1998 | Mulan | Bai, Big Twin Hun #1 |
1999 | Random Hearts | David Dotson |
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 |
2023 | A Little White Lie | Narrator |
Year | Title | Role |
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1982 | As the World Turns | Librarian |
1984–1987 | Kate & Allie | Roger |
1985–1986 | The Equalizer | Harvey |
1992 | Unnatural Pursuits | Art Novak |
1993 | Lifestories: Families in Crisis | Jim Remy |
1994–1996 | New York Undercover | Headmaster Scowcroft |
1995 | Law & Order | Dr. Simon Reed |
New York News | ||
1996 | Aliens in the Family | Mr. Bellamy |
1997–2001 | Law & Order | Mr. Axtell |
1998 | From the Earth to the Moon | Ted Sorenson |
1999 | Cosby | Mr. Harris |
2001 | Big Apple | Laurent Holbein |
100 Centre Street | Richard Quince | |
2002 | One Life to Live | Joel Miranda |
2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Dr. Michael Roland |
Ed | Herzog | |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ron Wolcott | |
2006 | 3 lbs. | Dr. Wardell |
2007 | Damages | Headmaster Lalas |
2012 | 30 Rock | Douglas |
The Good Wife | Frank Anderson | |
My America | ||
2013 | Alpha House | Senate Chaplain Teeter |
2014 | Forever | Conrad Carlyle |
2015 | Madam Secretary | Frank Anderson |
2016 | The Night Of | Doctor |
2016–2021 | Billions | Sean Ayles |
2018 | Succession | Mr. Wambsgans |
2019 | The Last O.G. | Curlan Guillory |
2020 | The Blacklist | Mr. Fenberg |
Power Book II: Ghost | Martin Saxe | |
2022 | The Gilded Age | Church |
Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Gilded Age | Pending | [11] |
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