Biography
Who is Gillian Jacobs?
Early life and education
Gillian MacLaren Jacobs was born in Pittsburgh on October 19, 1982. She was raised by her mother in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, after her parents divorced when she was two years old. Her grandfather served as president and CEO of the Erie Brewing Company before it closed in 1978.
Gillian developed an interest in acting at a young age, taking her first class at age eight and performing with the Pittsburgh Public Theater. After graduating from Mt. Lebanon High School in 2000, she moved to New York City to attend the Juilliard School, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2004.
Acting career highlights
Gillian Jacobs began her professional career with stage roles, appearing in productions such as cagelove, The Fabulous Life of a Size Zero, and A Feminine Ending. Her performance in cagelove earned praise from critics, including a well-known mention in The New York Times.
In March 2009, Gillian joined the cast of the NBC comedy series Community as Britta Perry, a role she played until 2015. She later starred as Mickey Dobbs in the Netflix romantic comedy series Love from 2016 to 2018. Her television work also includes appearing in Girls, Invincible, The Bear, and Transatlantic.
In addition to television, Gillian has appeared in numerous films. Her film credits include Gardens of the Night, Don't Think Twice, Ibiza, I Used to Go Here, and the Fear Street horror trilogy on Netflix. She has also directed several projects, including the documentary short The Queen of Code and the narrative short Curated.
Personal life
Gillian Jacobs chooses not to drink alcohol, smoke, or use recreational drugs. She made this decision in her youth after witnessing family members struggle with addiction and noting her father's experiences with substance abuse. She is in a relationship with Christopher Storer.
Birthday and age
Gillian Jacobs was born on October 19, 1982, which makes Gillian 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Gillian shares the date with 19 other famous people.
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