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Born on November 20, 1971, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, <a href="/biography/jessalyn-gilsig">Jessalyn Sarah Gilsig</a> is a Canadian <a href="/biography/jessalyn-gilsig">actress</a> known for her work in television and film. She is the <a href="/biography/jessalyn-gilsig">daughter</a> of Toby Gilsig, an engineer, and Claire Gilsig, a writer and translator. Raised in a Jewish household on her father's side, she spent most of her childhood in Montreal.

<h2>Education and Early Interest in Acting</h2>
Gilsig attended the all-girls Trafalgar School for Girls in Montreal before enrolling at McGill University in 1989. She graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. Her passion for acting began at a young age, leading her to pursue formal training in the field. She later studied at Harvard University's Institute for Advanced Theater Training.

At just 12 years old, Gilsig began her acting career by providing voice work for the National Film Board of Canada. Her early voice credits include titles such as The Journey Home and Masquerade, as well as animated television series like Young Robin and The Little Flying Bears.

<h2>Transition to New York and Theater Work</h2>
Two years after graduating from McGill, Gilsig relocated to New York City to further develop her acting career. She became active in the theater scene, performing in numerous stage productions including The Tempest, The Oresteia, The Cherry Orchard, and Henry V.

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<h2>Film Career Highlights</h2>
While Gilsig's first credited film role came in 1989 with the short film The Journey Home, she also appeared the same year in Jacknife as a girlfriend character in a minor role. Over the years, she has built a reliable film career with supporting roles in feature films. Notable film credits include:

The Horse Whisperer (1998) as Lucy, 
Chicks with Sticks (2004) as Paula Taymore, 
See This Movie (2004) as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Nicole_Smith">Annie Nicole</a>, 
Flood (2007) as Samantha Morrison, 
Prom Night (2008) as Aunt Karen Turner, 
The Stepfather (2009) as Julie King, 
About Fifty (2011) as Jessica, 
Somewhere Slow (2013) as Anna Thompson.

<h2>Television Career and Notable Roles</h2>
Gilsig made her television debut in 1998 with a role as Paula in the CBS drama To Have & to Hold. That same year, she was featured in Viper as Alyssa. Her television career expanded rapidly, with recurring and guest appearances across a variety of genres. Some of her most recognized television roles include:

Seven Days (1999) as Carla Boyles, 
The Practice (1999) as ADA Jennifer, 
Snoops (2000) as Suzanne Shivers, 
Boston Public (2000) as Lauren Davis, 
Without a Trace (2002) as Elise Martin, 
NYPD Blue (2004) as Detective Kelly Ronson, 
Law & Order (2006) as Angela Burquette, 
Imaginary Bitches (2008) as herself, 
Vikings (2013) as Siggy, 
The Good Wife (2013) as Janie Ludwig, 
Evil Men (2015) as Callie.

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
In 2006, Gilsig married Bobby Salomon, a film producer. The couple had known each other since high school and later reconnected. They have a daughter named Penelope, born on September 26, though the year of her birth has not been publicly disclosed. Gilsig filed for divorce in 2010, and the separation was finalized the same year.

<h2>Net Worth and Recognition</h2>
Jessalyn Gilsig has had a steady and versatile career in film, television, and voice acting. According to public sources, she maintains a significant net worth due to her longstanding involvement in the entertainment industry. While exact figures vary, her financial success reflects her enduring presence in both Canadian and American media landscapes.

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