Gillian Jacobs

Birth Name:

Gillian Maclaren Jacobs

Birth Place:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Best known for playing Britta Perry in "Community" and Dana in "The Box․"
Earned her bachelor's degree from The Juilliard School in New York City in 2004
Graduated from Mount Lebanon High School in 2000
Her grandfather, John Martin Magenau Jr․, was the President and CEO of the Erie Brewing Company until its 1978 closure
As a youth in the Pittsburgh Public Theater, she competed in the annual Shakespeare Monologue Contest
Her first experience in acting came at 8 years old, when her mother signed her up for Saturday acting classes at the Pittsburgh Playhouse
Made her television debut in the series "The Book of Daniel" in 2006
Quote: "I try not to pay attention to reviews; as long as I'm happy, that's what matters most․"
Quote: "[on "Community"] "There's an absurdity to the show․ We exist in a world in which anything can happen week to week, and that pushes me in so many ways․""
Her inspirations are Anna Faris, Tina Fey and Lisa Kudrow, due to their comedic timing
Loves vintage clothing and frequents a vintage store called Eons Fashion Antique in her home town

2010Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2010Best Actress - Feature Film:Nominated
2010Special Jury Award - Acting Achievement:Winner
2010Copper Wing Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Winner
2011INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actress:Nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2012INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
2012TV Guide Award - Favorite Ensemble:Winner
2018National Film and Television Award - Best Actress in a TV Series:Nominated

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