Betty Gilpin Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Elizabeth Folan Gilpin, known professionally as Betty Gilpin, is an American actress celebrated for her versatile performances across television, film, and theater.

She gained widespread recognition for her role as Debbie Eagan in the Netflix comedy-drama series GLOW (2017–2019), earning three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Gilpin’s film credits include The Hunt (2020), The Tomorrow War (2021), and Three Women (2024), while her stage work, notably in Is This a Room (2021), showcases her theatrical roots.

Profile

• Full Name: Elizabeth Folan Gilpin
• Stage Name: Betty Gilpin
• Born: July 21, 1986
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.69 m
• Parents: Ann McDonough, Jack Gilpin
• Siblings: Sam Gilpin
• Spouse: Cosmo Pfeil (m. 2016)
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Elizabeth Folan Gilpin, born on July 21, 1986, in New York City, New York, grew up in a creative household with her parents, Ann McDonough and Jack Gilpin, both accomplished actors. She has a younger brother, Sam Gilpin.

Raised in Manhattan’s South Street Seaport neighborhood, she developed an early passion for performing arts. Gilpin attended The Loomis Chaffee School in Connecticut, graduating in 2004, and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University in 2008, where she studied under Dianne Wiest.

Of White Caucasian descent, likely with Irish and English ancestry, her religious background is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Betty Gilpin began her career with guest roles on television, debuting in 2006 with appearances on Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Her early work included recurring roles as Dr. Carrie Roman in Nurse Jackie (2013–2015) and guest spots on Law & Order: SVU, Medium, and Fringe.

She also performed in off-Broadway productions, such as Heartless (2012) and I’m Gonna Pray for You So Hard (2015), honing her craft in intimate theater settings. Her breakthrough came in 2017 when she landed the role of Debbie Eagan, a former soap opera star turned wrestler, in Netflix’s GLOW, a role that showcased her comedic and dramatic range and earned her critical acclaim.

Gilpin’s success in GLOW propelled her into prominent film roles, including the controversial thriller The Hunt (2020), where she played Crystal Creasey, and the sci-fi action film The Tomorrow War (2021) alongside Chris Pratt. She also starred in The Grudge (2020) and Coffee & Kareem (2020), demonstrating her versatility across genres.

On television, she appeared in American Gods (2017) and Gaslit (2022), portraying Mo Dean, further cementing her reputation for complex characters. Her return to theater in 2021 with Is This a Room on Broadway earned praise for its intensity, highlighting her ability to seamlessly transition between stage and screen.

In recent years, Betty Gilpin has continued to expand her filmography with roles in Three Women (2024) as Lina and Mrs. Davis (2023), a Peacock series she co-created with Damon Lindelof, where she played a nun battling artificial intelligence. Her performance in Mrs. Davis earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

Gilpin’s essay collection, All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns (2022), revealed her introspective side, blending humor and vulnerability. As she balances motherhood with a thriving career, her influence as a performer and writer continues to grow, marked by her commitment to authentic storytelling and bold creative choices.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @msbettygilpin

Personal Life

Betty Gilpin married actor Cosmo Pfeil on August 6, 2016, after meeting him during the filming of The Northern Kingdom (2009). The couple welcomed a daughter in November 2020, though they keep her name private.

Residing in Brooklyn, New York, Gilpin values her privacy but has shared insights into her life through her writing, including her struggles with self-doubt and her experiences as a new mother.

Filmography

• The Northern Kingdom (2009) – Hope
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2006–2008) – Amanda Dockerty/Stacey Hayes-Fitzgerald
• Fringe (2008) – Erin
• Medium (2009) – Kim Clement
• Law & Order (2009) – Paige Regan
• Nurse Jackie (2013–2015) – Dr. Carrie Roman
• GLOW (2017–2019) – Debbie Eagan
• American Gods (2017) – Audrey
• The Grudge (2020) – Nina Spencer
• The Hunt (2020) – Crystal Creasey
• Coffee & Kareem (2020) – Detective Watts
• The Tomorrow War (2021) – Emmy Forester
• Gaslit (2022) – Mo Dean
• Mrs. Davis (2023) – Simone
• Three Women (2024) – Lina

Net Worth

Betty Gilpin’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million USD, primarily earned through her acting roles in television series like GLOW, Mrs. Davis, and Gaslit, as well as films such as The Hunt and The Tomorrow War.