Biography
Who is Elizabeth Gillies?
Early life and career beginnings
Born in Haworth, New Jersey, Elizabeth Gillies Egan Gillies entered the world on July 26, 1993. She is the daughter of Dave and Lorraine Gillies and has one younger brother. Elizabeth began pursuing an acting career at age 12 by attending local casting calls. Her early professional work included television commercials for companies like Virgin Mobile. She made her television debut in a recurring role on The Black Donnellys.
In 2008, she appeared in films such as The Clique, Harold, and Locker 514. That same year, she landed the role of Lucy in the Broadway musical 13. This production was well-known for featuring a cast and band composed entirely of teenagers. She performed in the show until it closed in January 2009.
Nickelodeon success
Elizabeth became well known in 2010 when she was cast as Jade West in the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious. The show followed students at a performing arts high school in Hollywood. Elizabeth described her character as having depth rather than being a stereotypical mean girl. During this time, she contributed vocals to several soundtracks, including Victorious, Victorious 2.0, and Victorious 3.0. Her duet with Victoria Justice titled Take a Hint achieved commercial success, earning her a platinum certification from the RIAA.
Also, she voiced the character Daphne in the Nickelodeon revival of Winx Club and recorded the official song We Are Believix. Her television work during this period also included guest appearances on programs like Big Time Rush, White Collar, and The Exes. She also performed a duet of Santa Baby with Ariana Grande in 2013.
Adult roles and television
Following her time at Nickelodeon, Elizabeth transitioned to more mature television roles. In 2015, she was cast as Gigi in the FX comedy series Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, where she played an aspiring singer. Although the series ran for two seasons, her performance received positive feedback.
In 2017, she secured the lead role of Fallon Carrington in the CW reboot of Dynasty. She played this character throughout the series run until 2022. During the show, she also briefly portrayed the character Alexis Carrington after a cast departure. Beyond television, she starred as Kelsey in the 2018 film Arizona and provided the voice for the title character in the 2022 animated movie Catwoman: Hunted.
Musical collaborations and stage work
Elizabeth has maintained a strong connection to music throughout her professional life. She collaborated with Seth MacFarlane on several projects, including the 2021 extended play Songs from Home and the 2023 Christmas album We Wish You the Merriest.
Her stage career continued into the 2020s. In February 2025, she began a run as Audrey in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. She performed alongside Milo Manheim and was scheduled to conclude her run in July 2025 opposite Graham Phillips. These performances highlight her range as both a vocalist and a stage actor.
Family and marriage
Elizabeth married music producer Michael Corcoran on August 8, 2020. The couple held a private ceremony in Chesterfield Township, New Jersey. They first met while working together on the set of the Nickelodeon series Victorious, where Corcoran served as a songwriter and producer for the show music.
The pair began their relationship in late 2012 when Elizabeth was 19. They currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia.
Birthday and age
Elizabeth Gillies was born on July 26, 1993, which makes Elizabeth 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Elizabeth shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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