Grace Phipps Biography: Parents, Siblings, Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Spouse, TV Series

Grace Phipps, now professionally known as Gracie Gillam, is a talented American actress, singer, and dancer.

She gained widespread recognition for portraying Lela in Disney’s Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach 2.

Gillam’s acting career spans various genres, with notable appearances in The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and Z Nation.

She began her career in the entertainment industry in 2010 when she won the prestigious Las Casas Performing Arts Scholarship Competition.

Gillam’s acting career flourished, with a prominent role as Sgt. Lilly in Syfy’s Z Nation from 2017 to 2018.

More recently, she has appeared in projects such as Superhost (2021) and Murder at the Murder Mystery Party (2023), further establishing her versatility in film and television.

Profile

• Full Name: Gracie Gillam
• Stage Name: Grace Phipps
• Born: May 4 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actress, singer, and dancer.
• Height: 1.57 m
• Parents: Kate Phipps, Gil Phipps
• Siblings: Liam Phipps
• Spouse: Nat Zang ​(m. 2023)​
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life And Education

Gracie Gillam, born on May 4, 1992, in Austin, Texas, is the daughter of Kate and Gilliam Phipps. She has one younger brother, Liam Phipps. Gillam graduated summa cum laude in 2010 from the North East School of the Arts at Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio, Texas, where she specialized in musical theater.

In 2016, she furthered her education at Columbia University in New York, studying Film and Art History. She is of white ethnicity, and Gillam’s religious affiliation is not publicly known.  

Career

Grace Phipps began her acting career with a significant role in the 2011 remake of Fright Night, where she portrayed the character Bee. That same year, she expanded her television presence by playing Amy Martin in the ABC Family series The Nine Lives of Chloe King.

These early roles set the stage for her future success, but it was in 2013 that she garnered widespread recognition for her portrayal of Lela in Disney’s Teen Beach Movie.

The film succeeded significantly, becoming the second-highest-rated cable movie in television history. Gillam reprised her role in the 2015 sequel, Teen Beach 2, further solidifying her popularity. Gillam demonstrated remarkable versatility throughout her career, taking on diverse roles in various genres.

She appeared in The Vampire Diaries as April Young from 2012 to 2013, showcasing her ability to thrive in supernatural drama. Additionally, she had guest roles in shows such as Supernatural (as Hael), Baby Daddy (as Megan), and Austin & Ally (as Brandy Braxton).

In 2015, she ventured into horror, appearing in films like Some Hate and Dark Summer and making notable guest appearances in Scream Queens and CSI: Cyber. These projects further demonstrated her range and ability to adapt to different acting styles and audiences.

From 2017 to 2018, Gillam starred as Sgt. Lilly is in the Syfy series Z Nation, where her character becomes integral to the show’s storyline. Continuing her successful career in film and television, she appeared in the 2021 thriller Superhost and the 2023 comedy Murder at the Murder Mystery Party.

With a career spanning multiple genres and platforms, Gracie Gillam remains a talented and dynamic force in the entertainment industry. She consistently takes on roles that showcase her diverse skill set.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @grace_phippsx

Personal Life

Grace Phipps is married to actor Nat Zang. The couple began dating in November 2017 and announced their engagement in January 2022. They tied the knot in a ceremony held in May 2023 in Arizona.

Filmography

Films

• Fright Night (2011)
• The Signal (2013)
• Some Hate (2015)
• Dark Summer (2015)
• Tales of Halloween (2015)
• The Lost Weekend (2019)
• Superhost (2021)
• Murder at the Murder Mystery Party (2023)
• Who’s Watching (2024)

Television

• The Nine Lives of Chloe King (2011)
• The Vampire Diaries (2012-2013)
• Teen Beach Movie (2013
• Supernatural (2013)
• Baby Daddy (2013-2015)
• Austin & Ally (2014)
• Hawaii Five-0 (2015)
• CSI: Cyber (2015)
• Teen Beach 2 (2015)
• Scream Queens (2015)
• Z Nation (2017-2018)
• Stolen In Plain Sight (2020)

Net Worth

Gracie Gillam’s net Worth is estimated at approximately $5 million, earned through her successful career as an actress, singer, and dancer. Her income comes from prominent roles in films and television shows, including Disney’s Teen Beach Movie, and her work in horror films like Some Hate and Dark Summer, further contributing to her financial success.