Gillian Vigman

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Gillian Vigman
Born January 28, 1972 (1972-01-28) (age 36)
New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation Actress, comedian

Gillian Vigman (born January 28, 1972) 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'.

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[edit] Biography

Gillian Vigman was born on January 28, 1972 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 Griffin, 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 Crowes"- 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.
  • Vigman is engaged to musician Dave Gibbs, a member of the band Low Stars

[edit] Filmography

2009 They Came from Upstairs Nina Pearson
2006 Deck the Halls (film) Gerta
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 Cancelled ABC series
2003- 2004 MADtv Various Characters Sketch Comedy
2003 Scrubs Female Patient
2002 Cupid Daphne

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