Gillian Zinser Biography

Fast Facts

• Became involved with Hugh Jackman's campaign for ending extreme poverty, the Live Below the Line Campaign
• Traveled to Haiti with Artists for Peace and Justice to aid in the building of a school in a refugee camp
• Graduated from New York University in New York City
• Acted in amateur productions as a child, but didn't truly fall in love with the art until she watched a performance by a group of under-privileged kids she had taught theater courses for in a local community center
• Quote: "For me, elegance and sex appeal don't work without confidence․ Even if that means biker boots and Converse on the red carpet․"
• Quote: "You're never going to be cast for something that you're not right for because you're always bringing a huge part of yourself to every role․"
• Best known for playing Californian surfer Ivy Sullivan in the television series "90210․"
• Enjoys shopping for vintage clothing and recycling fashion
• Has traveled to Berlin on many occasions and stated that it is her favorite city in the world
• Her preferred pastimes include long boarding in warm water