American actress Peri Gilpin was born on May 27, 1961, in Waco, Texas. Her birth name was Peri Kay Oldham, reflecting the surname of her biological father, James Oldham. Her mother, Sandra Jo Hauck, and James Oldham divorced during her early childhood. After the divorce, Peri was raised by her mother, who later married Allen W. Gilpin. Peri adopted her stepfather's surname and became known professionally as Peri Gilpin. Her biological father, Jim Oldham, later became a well-known radio disc jockey in Philadelphia.
Following the remarriage, the family moved to Dallas, Texas, where Peri spent most of her childhood. Encouraged by her parents, who recognized her passion for acting at an early age, she began studying at the Dallas Theater Center. She later attended the University of Texas at Austin before continuing her studies at the British-American Drama Academy in London.
Peri Gilpin’s acting career began with television appearances that showcased her growing potential. One of her early roles was a guest appearance as Holly Matheson in an episode of the popular TV series Cheers. Although it was a one-time role, it marked an important step into the world of television acting.
Gilpin's major breakthrough came with her role as Roz Doyle, the witty and competent radio show producer, on the NBC sitcom Frasier. The show aired from September 16, 1993, to May 13, 2004. Gilpin was a series regular throughout its eleven seasons and became widely recognized for her performance. In 2000, she won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast.
During her time on Frasier, she also appeared in various television shows and TV movies, including Fight for Justice: The Nancy Conn Story (1995), Pride & Joy (1995), The Outer Limits (1996), Early Edition (1996), Baby Blues (2000), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001), and Uncommon Sense (2005).
| Birth Date: | 27 May, 1961 |
| Age: | 58 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor Voice actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Waco |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | University of Texas at Austin |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Twitter Id: | GilpinPeri |
| Net Worth 2021: | 15 million |
