Gillian Vigman is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She has played Jack Box's Wife in many Jack in the Box commercials, and was a recurring cast member of the sketch comedy series MADtv. Vigman also starred in the ABC comedy Sons & Daughters, and had recurring roles in the sitcoms Suburgatory and New Girl. Since 2020, she has voiced the character of Dr. T'Ana on the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Early life Vigman was born to a British mother and an American father. Her father was born to Jewish parents, whereas her mother converted to Judaism.
Vigman attended Colgate University, graduating in 1994.
Career She 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 S season.
She 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 officially joined the cast of MADtv in 2003, as a feature performer, for the ninth season. At the end of Season Nine, in 2004, her contract was not renewed.
She made appearances on several television shows like I Love the '90s, Scrubs, World Cup Comedy and Cupid before starring in the ABC comedy Sons & Daughters, playing the role of Liz Walker. After Sons & Daughters, Vigman appeared on a number of hit shows including According to Jim, Parks and Recreation, and New Girl, before landing the recurring part of Jill Werner on Suburgatory in 2011. Her film credits include The Hangover series, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, After the Sunset, Dragonfly, and Love 101.
She has appeared in various commercials, including for Hanes, Jack in the Box,"Q: Who is the hot customer service rep., Brenda, in those Esurance commercials?", Who Is That Hot Ad Girl?, May 23, 2011 Chase, Swiffer, Splenda, Esurance, 1-800 Contacts, DirecTV, United Airlines, Rooms to Go, Buick, Real California Milk, and Progressive Insurance.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2005The 40-Year-Old VirginWoman at Speed Dating2005FancyJulieShort2006Deck the HallsGerta2008Step BrothersPam Gringe2009Stephanie Wenneck2009Aliens in the AtticNina Pearson2011Stephanie Wenneck2011Withstand One NightVivShort2011Answers to NothingJennifer2012Mr. UniverseSuzanneShort2013Carol2013Stephanie Wenneck2014Helicopter MomBarbara2016Gov. MooreShort2017A Crooked SomebodyMonica Lewis2017Becky2017Deadly DetentionMs. Presley2018Forever My GirlDoris2023The HoldoversJudy Clotfelter2024Snack ShackJean
Television Year Title Role Notes1998CupidDaphne"Botched Makeover"2003–04Mad TVVariousRegular role (season 9)2003ScrubsPatient"My Drama Queen"2004Significant OthersGillian"An Ache, a Fake & Forgot to Brake"2006Comedy Central Thanksgiving Wiikend: Thanksgiving IslandMrs. BixbyTV film2006–07Sons & DaughtersLiz WalkerMain role2007According to JimJillian"The Flannelsexual"2007American Body ShopWendy"Stretchy Face"2009Accidentally on PurposeToni"Class"2009Parks and RecreationAlexa"Christmas Scandal"2010GinaTV film2010–11Jessica MorelliRecurring role2011Funny or DieGailSegment: "Baby Boss"2011United States of TaraAbby"Chicken 'n' Corn", "Bryce Will Play"2011–13SuburgatoryJill WernerRecurring role (seasons 1–2)2011–18New GirlKimRecurring role (seasons 1, 3, 5–7)2012CalifornicationMary"Waiting for the Miracle"2012Little BrotherKatieTV film2013Cougar TownMary"You Tell Me"2014TransparentTammy Cashman"Original Pilot"2014LegitRegina Frost"Death"2014SelfieCarol-June"Pilot"2014Louise Rubin"Shall We Play a Game?"2014NewsreadersCheryl Hinnerman"Motorboating Dads; the Negative $100,000 Question"2014CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationDr. Jane Snyder"Girls Gone Wilder"2014SupernaturalHeddy"Ask Jeeves"2015Quality TimeSamantha"Pilot"2015Take It From UsAlysonTV film2015Filthy Preppy TeensKyle"The Return of the Prodigal Teens", "Hangout", "St. Patrick's Day"2016Angie TribecaJean Naté"The Wedding Planner Did It"2016Adventures in BabysittingHelen AndersonTV film2016–17Life in PiecesTabitha"Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie", "Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace"2016–17Dr. KenMegan"Dr. K's New Girlfriend", "A Dr. Ken Valentine's Day", "Pat's Rash"2016–18DivorceJanice"Weekend Plans", "Another Party", "Happy Now?"2017LopezLori StrahanRecurring role (season 2)2017I'm SorryMelissa"Pilot"2017Get ShortyNicole"A Man of Letters"2018It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaKarenEpisode: "The Gang Gets New Wheels"2018Life SentenceIda AbbottMain role2019Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesBoss Beverly, Ogre HenchmenVoices; Episode: "You Got Served" 2020–24 Star Trek: Lower Decks Dr. T'Ana Voice; Main role2021Roswell, New MexicoBrooke TaylorRecurring role2021–22The Sex Lives of College GirlsMimi MurrayRecurring role2023GoosebumpsGeorgia BiddleEpisode: "Night of the Living Dummy"
References
External links
Official ABC site for Sons & Daughters