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Jill Wagner Biography

Birth Name:Jill Suzanne Wagner

Birth Place:Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Actively supports the organization Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  • Studied business management at North Carolina State University
  • Made her professional on-screen debut as a "field agent" for the prank show "Punk'd․"
  • Worked as a model in California after graduating from college
  • Quote: "I get really nervous especially with the whole red carpet thing․ The worst thing about it is just standing there and all these people are taking your picture and I am just thinking Why are you taking my picture?" I'm just Jill Wagner․""
  • Known for co-hosting the obstacle course game show "Wipeout․"
  • Appeared in Lincoln-Mercury car commercials before Ford's discontinuation of the line

Awards

  • 2020Grace Award-Most Inspiring Performance in Television: nominated
  • 2021Family Film Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Film: winner