Jennifer Tilly Biography
Jennifer Tilly is an American-Canadian actress and poker player, best known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and two Saturn Awards. Jennifer attended and graduated from Belmont High School. She later graduated from Stephens College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre.
In 1983, she had small roles and a recurring role on Hill Street Blues as Gina Srignoli, a mobster’s widow who becomes involved with Detective Henry Goldblume. Additionally, she played Frasier Crane’s seductive but ditzy girlfriend, Candi Pearson, in a fourth-season episode of Cheers.
She then appeared as Garry’s girlfriend on It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, which aired on Showtime. Her role in Bullets Over Broadway as Olive Neal earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Following her career journey, Tilly starred in Bound (1996), directed by the Wachowskis. Bound chronicles a lesbian relationship her character has with Gina Gershon. The following year, she played Samantha Cole in Jim Carrey’s comedy Lari Lari.
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She gained additional popularity around 2001 for her portrayal of serial killer Tiffany Valentine in several Child’s Play horror film series. The character was first introduced in the fourth installment of the franchise, Bride of Chucky (1998). Additionally, the character went on to appear in Seed of Chucky (2004), Curse of Chucky (2013), Cult of Chucky (2017), and the television series Chucky (2021).
In Seed of Chucky, Jennifer plays a dual role, voicing Tiffany and also playing an exaggerated version of herself. The performance earned her a Fangoria Chainsaw Award nomination for Best Actress. Jennifer reprises the role in all subsequent appearances.
She is also a semi-regular cast member on Family Guy, voicing the Griffin family’s neighbor Bonnie Swanson. Jennifer has done voice work for the films Monsters, Stuart Little, and Home of the Range. In 2009, she made her Chinese film debut in Christian Yao’s film Empire of Silver playing Mrs. Landdeck.
Following her poker career, on June 27, 2005, she won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the Ladies’ No-Limit Texas Hold ’em event, defeating 600 other players. She followed this achievement on September 1, 2005, by winning the third World Poker Tour Ladies Invitational Tournament held at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens.
Jennifer Tilly Age
How old is Tilly? Tilly and 63 years old from 2021. She was born Jennifer Ellen Chan on September 16, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Additionally, she celebrates her birthday on September 16th every year and her zodiac sign and Virgin.
Jennifer Tilly Height
Tilly has an average of height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 64 kg equivalent to 141 pounds. Your other body measurements they are 40-28-38 inches.
Jennifer Tilly Family | Stepfather
Tilly is the first daughter of Harry Chan (father) and Patricia (mother). Her father is a car salesman and she is a Canadian teacher and former stage actress. Additionally, her father is of Chinese descent and her mother has Irish and Finnish ancestry.
Tilly has an older one brother, Steveand two younger sisters, Meg and Rebecca. After her parents’ divorce, Tilly was raised by her mother and stepfather, John Ward on Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada. According to Meg, John was a sadistic pedophile. Her sister Becky agreed, but Telly did not comment on the matter. Her mother later divorced John when Tilly was 16 and moved to Victoria.
Jennifer Tilly Husband
Tilly was married to Sam Simon from 1984 to 1991. Sam is a developer and producer of The Simpsons. She has a relationship with a professional poker player Phil Laak since 2004.
Jennifer Tilly Net Worth
Tilly has an estimate net worth from among $1 million – $5 million. Her main source of income is her career as an actress and professional poker player.
