Gillian Vigman

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**Gillian Vigman**
Born:	November 23, 1971 New Jersey, USA
Occupation:	Actress, comedian

Gillian Vigman (Born November 23, 1971) is an American comic actress. Vigman is most notable for her membership in the recurring cast of comedians on sketch comedy series MADtv. She recently starred in the ABC comedy, 'Sons & Daughters'.

1 Biography
2 Career
3 Trivia
4 Filmography
5 Television Appearances
6 External links

[edit] Biography

Gillian Vigman was born on November 23, 1971 in New Jersey, where she attended The Pingry School. She graduated from Colgate University in 1993. While at Colgate, Vigman was one of the earliest members of Charred Goosebeak, the school's improv comedy troupe, performing alongside fellow members such as noted Ocean's Eleven and Matchstick Men screenwriter Ted Griffen, Dukes of Hazzard director Jay Chandrasekhar, and the professional improv comedy troupe Broken Lizard. Afterwards, Vigman 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 season.

[edit] Career

[edit] MADtv

Vigman first appeared on MADtv in the eighth episode of the Eighth Season. She was an uncredited extra, opposite Michael McDonald, at the beginning of "The Real Bachelor" sketch. Her one line appearance laid the groundwork for her future casting.

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.

Impressions

[edit] Sons & Daughters

Vigman starred in the ABC comedy 'Sons & Daughters', playing the role of Liz Walker.

[edit] Other entertainment projects

Before starring in 'Sons & Daughters', Vigman made appearances on several television shows like I love the 90’s, Scrubs, World Cup Comedy and Cupid. Her film credits include The 40 Year-Old Virgin , After the Sunset, Dragonfly and Love 101.

[edit] Impressions

"Oh no no, that's my husband Chris Robinson from the Black Crows"- Kate Hudson (MadTV)

[edit] Trivia

Vigman 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's mother is English.

Vigman led an outdoor leadership trip run by Road Less Traveled (www.theroadlesstraveled) in the summer of 1995.

[edit] Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Other notes
2005	Fancy	Julie
2005	The 40 Year Old Virgin	Woman at Speed Dating
2004	After the Sunset	Exhibit Guide
2002	Dragonfly	Guest
2000	Love 101	Waitress

[edit] Television Appearances

Year	Title	Role	Other notes
2006	My Ex Life	unknown	pre-production
2006	'Sons & Daughters'	Liz Walker	Currently on ABC
2003- 2004	MADtv	Various Characters	Sketch Comedy
2003	Scrubs	Female Patient
2002	Cupid	Daphne