Gillian Vigman
Quick Facts
Biography
Gillian Vigman (born January 28, 1972) is an American comic actress. Vigman is most recognizable for her role as "Jack's Wife" in many Jack in the Box commercials but is also notable for her membership in the recurring cast of comedians on sketch comedy series MADtv. She also starred in the ABC comedy Sons & Daughters. Vigman plays a supporting role on The Defenders.
Life and career
Vigman was born in Holmdel, New Jersey, to a British mother and American father. Her father was born Jewish and her mother converted to Judaism.
Vigman attended Colgate University, graduating in 1994. She started her professional comedy career in Chicago working for The Second City. Prior to joining the cast of MADtv, Vigman toured with The Second City National Touring Company in 2000, to launch its 20th anniversary S season.
She first appeared on MADtv in the eighth episode of the Eighth Season in a sketch called "The Real Bachelor." She is only the second cast member to appear in an earlier season before joining the regular recurring cast. Only Daniele Gaither, who appeared in a sketch in Season Two before joining the cast in Season Nine, has obtained such a distinction.
Vigman officially joined the cast of MADtv in 2003, as a feature performer, for the ninth season. Vigman's tenure on MADtv was limited to only one season. At the end of Season Nine, in 2004, her contract was not renewed.
She made appearances on several television shows like I Love the '90s, Scrubs, World Cup Comedy and Cupid before starring in the ABC comedy Sons & Daughters, playing the role of Liz Walker. After Sons & Daughters, Vigman appeared on a number of hit shows - among them According to Jim, Parks and Recreation, and New Girl - before landing the recurring part of Jill Werner on Suburgatory in 2011. Her film credits include The Hangover (film series), The 40-Year-Old Virgin, After the Sunset, Dragonfly and Love 101.
In addition, she has been in various commercials, including Hanes, Jack in the Box, Chase, Swiffer, Splenda, Esurance 1-800 Contacts, DirectTV, United Airlines, Rooms to Go, Buick, Real California Milk and recently Progressive Insurance.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Credit | Role | Notes | Ref. |
2013 | The Hangover Part III | Stephanie Wenneck | |||
2012 | You Were Once Called Queen City | Mary Mesersmits | |||
Mr. Universe | Katie | Completed | |||
2011 | Answers to Nothing | Writer | |||
Withstand One Night | Viv | Short Film | |||
The Hangover Part II | Stephanie Wenneck | ||||
2010 | Date Night | House-Hunting Woman | |||
2009 | All About Steve | Misc. (Female) News Reporter | |||
Aliens in the Attic | Nina Pearson | ||||
The Hangover | Stephanie Wenneck | ||||
The Slammin' Salmon | The Escort | ||||
2008 | Step Brothers | Pam Gringe | |||
2007 | The Job | Business Woman | Short Film | ||
2006 | Deck the Halls | Geta | |||
2005 | Fancy | Julie | |||
The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Woman at Speed Dating | ||||
2004 | After the Sunset | Exhibit Guide | |||
2002 | Dragonfly | Guest | Uncredited | ||
2000 | Love 101 | Waitress | |||
1998 | The Last Cigarette | Smoking Woman | Short Film |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
2016-2017 | Dr. Ken | Megan | 3 episodes | |
2016 | Life in Pieces | Tabitha | "Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie" (#1.12) | |
2014 | Supernatural | Heddy | 1 episode | |
2014 | Chopped | Herself | Contestant; Episode #19.8 | |
2013 | Cougar Town | Mary | Guest Star | |
2011-2013 | Suburgatory | Jill Werner | 11 episodes | |
2012 | Californication | Mary | "Waiting for the Miracle" (#5.4) | |
2011 | New Girl | Kim | "Pilot" (#1.1) & "The 23rd" (#1.9) | / |
United States of Tara | Abby | "Chicken 'n' Corn" (#3.8) & "Bryce Will Play" (#3.9) | / | |
Funny or Die Presents | Gail (segment "Baby Boss") | Episode #2.10; Also Writer | ||
2010-2011 | The Defenders | Jessica Morelli | Various Episodes | |
2009 | Parks and Recreation | Alexa | "Christmas Scandal" (#2.12) | |
Accidentally on Purpose | Toni | "Class" (#1.10) | ||
2007 | American Body Shop | Wendy | "Stretchy Face" (#1.7) | |
According to Jim | Jillian | "The Flannelsexual" (#6.2) | ||
2006 | Comedy Central Thanksgiving Wiikend | Mrs. Bixby | "Thanksgiving Island" | |
2006-2007 | Sons & Daughters | Liz Walker | All Episodes | |
2004 | World Cup Comedy | Herself - Team Player | Episode #1.11 | |
Significant Others | Gillian | "An Ache, a Fake & Forgot to Brake" (#2.4) | ||
I Love the 90s | Herself | TV Series Documentary | ||
2003-2004 | MADtv | Various | Season 9 only | |
2003 | Scrubs | Female Patient | "My Drama Queen" (#2.21) | |
1999 | Cupid | Daphne | "Botched Makeover" (#1.15) |