# Gillian Vigman

Gillian Vigman is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She has played Jack Box's Wife in many Jack in the Box commercials, and was a recurring cast member of the sketch comedy series MADtv. Vigman also starred in the ABC comedy Sons & Daughters, and had recurring roles in the sitcoms Suburgatory and New Girl. Since 2020, she has voiced the character of Dr. T'Ana on the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.

## Early life

Vigman was born to a British mother and American father. Her father was born to Jewish parents, whereas her mother converted to Judaism.
Vigman attended Colgate University, graduating in 1994.

## Career

She started her professional comedy career in Chicago working for The Second City. Prior to joining the cast of MADtv, Vigman toured with The Second City National Touring Company in 2000, to launch its 20th anniversary S season.
She first appeared on MADtv in the eighth episode of the eighth season in a sketch called "The Real Bachelor." She is only the second cast member to appear in an earlier season before joining the regular recurring cast. Only Daniele Gaither, who appeared in a sketch in season two before joining the cast in Season Nine, has obtained such a distinction.
Vigman officially joined the cast of MADtv in 2003, as a feature performer, for the ninth season. At the end of Season Nine, in 2004, her contract was not renewed.
She made appearances on several television shows like I Love the '90s, Scrubs, World Cup Comedy and Cupid before starring in the ABC comedy Sons & Daughters, playing the role of Liz Walker. After Sons & Daughters, Vigman appeared on a number of hit shows including According to Jim, Parks and Recreation, and New Girl, before landing the recurring part of Jill Werner on Suburgatory in 2011. Her film credits include The Hangover series, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, After the Sunset, Dragonfly, and Love 101.
She has appeared in various commercials, including for Hanes, Jack in the Box, Chase, Swiffer, Splenda, Esurance, 1-800 Contacts, DirectTV, United Airlines, Rooms to Go, Buick, Real California Milk, and Progressive Insurance.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Woman at Speed Dating | |
| 2005 | Fancy | Julie | Short |
| 2006 | Deck the Halls | Gerta | |
| 2008 | Step Brothers | Pam Gringe | |
| 2009 | The Hangover | Stephanie Wenneck | |
| 2009 | Aliens in the Attic | Nina Pearson | |
| 2011 | The Hangover Part II | Stephanie Wenneck | |
| 2011 | Withstand One Night | Viv | Short |
| 2011 | Answers to Nothing | Jennifer | |
| 2012 | Mr. Universe | Suzanne | Short |
| 2013 | The Kings of Summer | Carol | |
| 2013 | The Hangover Part III | Stephanie Wenneck | |
| 2014 | Helicopter Mom | Barbara | |
| 2016 | The Press Conference | Gov. Moore | Short |
| 2017 | A Crooked Somebody | Monica Lewis | |
| 2017 | The House | Becky | |
| 2017 | Deadly Detention | Ms. Presley | |
| 2018 | Forever My Girl | Doris | |
| 2023 | The Holdovers | Judy Clotfelter | |
| 2024 | Snack Shack | Jean | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Cupid | Daphne | "Botched Makeover" |
| 2003–04 | Mad TV | Various | Regular role (season 9) |
| 2004 | Significant Others | Gillian | "An Ache, a Fake & Forgot to Brake" |
| 2006 | Comedy Central Thanksgiving Wiikend: Thanksgiving Island | Mrs. Bixby | TV film |
| 2006–07 | Sons & Daughters | Liz Walker | Main role |
| 2007 | According to Jim | Jillian | "The Flannelsexual" |
| 2007 | American Body Shop | Wendy | "Stretchy Face" |
| 2009 | Accidentally on Purpose | Toni | "Class" |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation | Alexa | "Christmas Scandal" |
| 2010 | The Hard Life | Gina | TV film |
| 2010–11 | The Defenders | Jessica Morelli | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Funny or Die | Gail | Segment: "Baby Boss" |
| 2011 | United States of Tara | Abby | "Chicken 'n' Corn", "Bryce Will Play" |
| 2011–13 | Suburgatory | Jill Werner | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2011–18 | New Girl | Kim | Recurring role (seasons 1, 3, 5–7) |
| 2012 | Californication | Mary | "Waiting for the Miracle" |
| 2012 | Little Brother | Katie | TV film |
| 2013 | Cougar Town | Mary | "You Tell Me" |
| 2014 | Transparent | Tammy Cashman | "Original Pilot" |
| 2014 | Legit | Regina Frost | "Death" |
| 2014 | Selfie | Carol-June | "Pilot" |
| 2014 | The Goldbergs | Louise Rubin | "Shall We Play a Game?" |
| 2014 | Newsreaders | Cheryl Hinnerman | "Motorboating Dads; the Negative $100,000 Question" |
| 2014 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dr. Jane Snyder | "Girls Gone Wilder" |
| 2014 | Supernatural | Heddy | "Ask Jeeves" |
| 2015 | Quality Time | Samantha | "Pilot" |
| 2015 | Take It From Us | Alyson | TV film |
| 2015 | Filthy Preppy Teens | Kyle | "The Return of the Prodigal Teens", "Hangout", "St. Patrick's Day" |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca | Jean Naté | "The Wedding Planner Did It" |
| 2016 | Adventures in Babysitting | Helen Anderson | TV film |
| 2016–17 | Life in Pieces | Tabitha | "Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie", "Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace" |
| 2016–17 | Dr. Ken | Megan | "Dr. K's New Girlfriend", "A Dr. Ken Valentine's Day", "Pat's Rash" |
| 2016–18 | Divorce | Janice | "Weekend Plans", "Another Party", "Happy Now?" |
| 2017 | Lopez | Lori Strahan | Recurring role (season 2) |
| 2017 | I'm Sorry | Melissa | "Pilot" |
| 2017 | Get Shorty | Nicole | "A Man of Letters" |
| 2018 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Karen | Episode: "The Gang Gets New Wheels" |
| 2018 | Life Sentence | Ida Abbott | Main role |
| 2019 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Boss Beverly, Ogre Henchmen | Voices; Episode: "You Got Served" |
| 2020–24 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Dr. T'Ana | Voice; Main role |
| 2021 | Roswell, New Mexico | Brooke Taylor | Recurring role |
| 2021–22 | The Sex Lives of College Girls | Mimi Murray | Recurring role |
| 2023 | Goosebumps | Georgia Biddle | Episode: "Night of the Living Dummy" |