Jack Gilpin

John Mitchell Gilpin (born May 31, 1951) is an American actor.

Early life Gilpin was born on May 31, 1951, in Boyce, Virginia, the son of Lucy Trumbull (Mitchell) and Kenneth Newcomer Gilpin, a businessman. His paternal great-grandfather was politician and general Lawrence Tyson. His maternal grandfather was World War I hero and aviation pioneer Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell. His first cousin is Drew Gilpin Faust, who served as president of Harvard University from 2007 to 2018.

Gilpin attended Phillips Exeter Academy, graduating in 1969, and then obtained his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1973. He studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the theatre in New York City.

Career He had a recurring role on the TV series Kate & Allie, and is a frequent Law & Order guest star, having appeared in all of the first three series: Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Gilpin appeared in the films Heartburn, Something Wild, She-Devil, Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, Quiz Show, Reversal of Fortune, Barcelona, and The Notorious Bettie Page. He had also acted on stage, including in the Broadway production of Getting And Spending.

In 2008, Gilpin appeared in the film 21, playing the role of Bob Phillips who is interviewing student candidates for the fictional "Robinson Scholarship" to attend Harvard Medical School. Gilpin's character appears in the first scene of the film and his words set the stage for the movie's plot; he appears again in the final scene to bring closure to the film.

Personal life Gilpin is married to actress Ann McDonough. He has three children, including actress Betty Gilpin.

Gilpin was ordained as priest of the Episcopal Church on December 15, 2012. He is currently in charge of St. John's Episcopal Church in New Milford, Connecticut, where he had arrived as a deacon two months prior to his ordination. He had previously been a licensed lay preacher at Christ Church in his hometown of Roxbury, Connecticut.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1985 Compromising Positions Patrol Car Cop 1986 Heartburn Ellis Something Wild Larry Dillman 1987 Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise Mr. Comstock Hiding Out Dr. Gusick 1988 Funny Farm Bud Culbertson The Dream Team Dr. Talmer Little Sweetheart Mr. Harrison She-Devil Larry 1990 Quick Change Yuppie Hostage Reversal of Fortune Peter MacIntosh 1994 Barcelona The Consul Quiz Show Jack 1995 Reckless Weatherman 1996 The Juror Accountant, Juror 1997 Commandments Gordon Bloom Last Breath Dr. Stevens 1998 Mulan Bai, Big Twin Hun #1 1999 Random Hearts David Dotson Cherry The Preacher 2000 101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo) George 2001 The Boys of Sunset Ridge Simon Longfellow 2005 The Notorious Bettie Page Roy Page 2007 The Life Before Her Eyes Mr. McCleod 2008 21 Bob Phillips 2009 Adventureland Mr. Brennan 2011 Higher Ground Dr. Adams 2012 Trouble with the Curve Schwartz 2013 Syrup Mister Jamieson 2023 A Little White Lie Narrator

Television Year Title Role Notes 1982 As the World Turns Librarian 1984–1987 Kate & Allie Roger 1985 The Equalizer Harvey Episode: "Desperately" 1986 The Equalizer Harvey Episode: "Tip on a Sure Thing" 1992 Unnatural Pursuits Art Novak 1993 Lifestories: Families in Crisis Jim Remy 1994–1996 New York Undercover Headmaster Scowcroft 1995 Law & Order Dr. Simon Reed New York News 1996 Aliens in the Family Mr. Bellamy 1997–2001 Law & Order Mr. Axtell 1998 From the Earth to the Moon Ted Sorenson 1999 Cosby Mr. Harris 2001 Big Apple Laurent Holbein 100 Centre Street Richard Quince 2002 One Life to Live Joel Miranda 2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Dr. Michael Roland Ed Herzog Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Ron Wolcott 2006 3 lbs Dr. Wardell 2007 Damages Headmaster Lalas 2012 30 Rock Douglas The Good Wife Frank Anderson My America 2013 Alpha House Senate Chaplain Teeter 2014 Forever Conrad Carlyle 2015 Madam Secretary Frank Anderson 2016 The Night Of Doctor 2016–2021 Billions Sean Ayles 2018 Succession Mr. Wambsgans 2019 The Last O.G. Curlan Guillory 2020 The Blacklist Mr. Fenberg Power Book II: Ghost Martin Saxe 2022–present The Gilded Age Church

Awards and nominations Year Association Category Project Result Ref. 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series The Gilded Age