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BIO

Betty Gilpin began her acting career with guest roles on television series including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Fringe, Medium, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Elementary. From 2013 to 2015, she starred as Dr. Carrie Roman on the Showtime series Nurse Jackie. Her stage work includes off-Broadway productions of Heartless, I’m Gonna Pray for You So Hard and We Live Here. Her early film credits include Ghost Town (2008), Take Care (2014), True Story (2015) and Future ’38 (2017).



Gilpin’s breakout role came as Debbie “Liberty Belle” Eagan on the Netflix series GLOW, which aired from 2017 to 2019. Between 2019 and 2020, she appeared in the films Isn’t It Romantic (2019), A Dog’s Journey (2019), Stuber (2019) and The Hunt (2020). She appeared in The Tomorrow War in 2021.

In 2022, Gilpin starred as Mo Dean in the Starz limited series Gaslit and appeared in the Apple TV+ anthology series Roar. In 2023, she starred as Sister Simone/Elizabeth Abbott in the Peacock series Mrs. Davis and voiced Irene in the Netflix animated series Skull Island. In 2025, she starred in the Netflix series American Primeval and Death by Lightning, and made her Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln.

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STAGE CREDITS

Oh, Mary! Oh, Mary!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mary Todd Lincoln [Replacement]
[Replacement]
I'm Gonna Pray for You So Hard I'm Gonna Pray for You So Hard
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Atlantic Theater Production, 2015
Ella
Heartless Heartless
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2012
Performer
We Live Here We Live Here
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2011
Dinah
The Language Archive The Language Archive
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010
Emma
Boys' Life
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Lisa
Good Boys and True
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Cheryl

Movies

Ghost Town
[ 2008 ] WWII Nurse
Death in Love
[ 2008 ] Young Model
The Northern Kingdom
[ 2009 ] Carissa
Take Care
[ 2014 ] Jodi
Beach Pillows
[ 2014 ] Karla
True Story
[ 2015 ] Cheryl Frank
Future '38
[ 2017 ] Banky
Stuber
[ 2019 ] Becca
A Dog's Journey
[ 2019 ] Gloria
Isn't It Romantic
[ 2019 ] Whitney
The Hunt
[ 2020 ] Crystal
Coffee & Kareem
[ 2020 ] Detective Watts
The Grudge
[ 2020 ] Nina Spencer
The Tomorrow War
[ 2021 ] Emmy Forester

TV Shows

Fringe
Loraine Daisy
New Amsterdam
Marika Soloway
The Unusuals
Abigail Allen, Margo Stanford
Law & Order
Paige Regan
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
[ 2006-2009 ] Stacey Hayes-Fitzgerald, Amanda Dockerty
Past Life
Corrine
Futurestates
Gloria Holtzer
Medium
Kim Clement
The Good Wife
Molly
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Natalie Relais
My Day
Blonde Chick
Nurse Jackie
[ 2013-2015 ] Dr. Carrie Roman
The Mysteries of Laura
Isabel Van Doren
The Walker
Roz
Masters of Sex
Dr. Nancy Leveau
Mercy Street
Eliza Foster
Elementary
Fiona Helbron
Dream Team
Robin
American Gods
Audrey
GLOW
[ 2017-2019 ] Debbie Eagan
Roar
Amelia
Three Women
Lina
Gaslit
Mo Dean
Hal & Harper
Kate
American Primeval
Sara Rowell
Hal & Harper
Kate
American Primeval
Sara Rowell
Death by Lightning
[ 2025-2025 ] Crete Garfield
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf
[ 2025-2025 ] Amy Edwards (voice)
Hal & Harper
[ 2025-2025 ] Kate
American Primeval
[ 2025-2025 ] Sara Rowell

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Video: John Cameron Mitchell Dons OH, MARY's Bratty Curls in HEDWIG-Inspired Teaser Photo
Video: John Cameron Mitchell Dons OH, MARY's Bratty Curls in HEDWIG-Inspired Teaser
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2026

John Cameron Mitchell is pulling the bratty curls down from the shelf! The writer and original star of the groundbreaking musical (turned film) Hedwig and the Angry Inch is preparing to take over as ‘Mary Todd Lincoln.' Watch a new video teaser!
Every Actor Who Has Portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! on Broadway Photo
Every Actor Who Has Portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 28, 2026

In light of the news that Oh, Mary! will be launching a U.S. Tour in 2026, BroadwayWorld is looking back at all of the stars who have played the title role of Mary Todd Lincoln! 
Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners Photo
Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!
John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway Photo
John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!
WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List Photo
WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025

Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Colt Coeur Reveals Performers and Honorees for 15th Anniversary Benefit Bash Photo
Colt Coeur Reveals Performers and Honorees for 15th Anniversary Benefit Bash
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Colt Coeur will celebrate its 15th Anniversary Benefit Bash on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, featuring performances by Ato Essandoh, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and more.
Photos: Jane Krakowski Meets the Press Ahead of Run in OH, MARY! Photo
Photos: Jane Krakowski Meets the Press Ahead of Run in OH, MARY!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Tony, Olivier, and Critics’ Choice Award–winning actress Jane Krakowski will join the cast of Oh, Mary! in the role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln.' Krakowski met the press ahead of her run, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Video: Jane Krakowski Talks 'Honor' of Taking Over as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! Photo
Video: Jane Krakowski Talks 'Honor' of Taking Over as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025

Jane Krakowski will be back on Broadway next month, taking over as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! The Tony Award winner visited TODAY to discuss the role and preview her return to Broadway in the hit play. Watch the interview!
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Interview: Christopher Lowell Wants to 'Meet the Moment' of MARJORIE PRIME
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2025

Just last fall, film and television star Christopher Lowell was gearing up for a major career milestone... his Broadway debut. He went on to take his first official Broadway bow at the Hayes Theatre in the acclaimed Second Stage production of Leslye Headland's Cult of Love, on December 12, 2024. Exactly one year later, Lowell will be back on Broadway, at the Hayes Theatre, starring in yet another Second Stage production- Marjorie Prime. ​
THE SURGEON AND HER DAUGHTERS Will Have World Premiere at Colt Coeur Photo
THE SURGEON AND HER DAUGHTERS Will Have World Premiere at Colt Coeur
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

Colt Coeur will present the World Premiere of The Surgeon and Her Daughters, a new play by Chris Gabo (In Treatment, HBO) directed by Campbell-Holt. The production will run November 23 – December 20 at Theater 154 (154 Christopher Street, New York, NY).
Video: Jane Krakowski Praises Joe Mantello, Talks Broadway Return in OH, MARY! Photo
Video: Jane Krakowski Praises Joe Mantello, Talks Broadway Return in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2025

On a recent visit to Live with Kelly and Mark, Jane Krakowski praised director Joe Mantello, whom she worked with for the National Theatre production of Here We Are, and looked ahead to her return to Broadway in Oh, Mary! Watch the interview now.
Colt Coeur Announces 2025"26 Resident Artists and 15th Anniversary Benefit Bash Photo
Colt Coeur Announces 2025"26 Resident Artists and 15th Anniversary Benefit Bash
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Colt Coeur has announced the 2025–26 Resident Artists for its CoCo Residency Program and will celebrate its 15th Anniversary Benefit Bash on October 26 at the Wythe Hotel.
Jane Krakowski Will Lead OH, MARY! Beginning Next Month Photo
Jane Krakowski Will Lead OH, MARY! Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Beginning October 14, Tony, Olivier, and Critics’ Choice Award–winning actress Jane Krakowski will join the cast of Oh, Mary! in the role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ for a limited eight-week engagement. Find out how to get tickets and learn more about Krakowski's run.
Photos: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, & More in DEATH BY LIGHTNING Historical Drama Photo
Photos: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, & More in DEATH BY LIGHTNING Historical Drama Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025

New first-look photos have been released for Netflix's Death by Lightning, a new limited series that brings to life the story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau. Take a look at the photos, featuring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen and Oh, Mary! star Betty Gilpin.
Cole Escola Wants Miss Piggy to Star in OH, MARY! Film Photo
Cole Escola Wants Miss Piggy to Star in OH, MARY! Film
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2025

Cole Escola has revealed their picks for an Oh, Mary! film adaptation, including Linda Hunt, Cherry Jones, and Miss Piggy doing Mary Todd Lincoln in a Muppets version.
Amy Sedaris Doesn't Think She Can Do OH, MARY! on Broadway Photo
Amy Sedaris Doesn't Think She Can Do OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2025

Oh, Mary! fans hoping to see Amy Sedaris take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln might be out of luck. Watch a video of her discussing taking on the role in Cole Escola's comedy on Amy Poehler's podcast.
Video: Cole Escola Talks Tony Awards Bernadette Peters Tribute on LATE NIGHT WITH SET Photo
Video: Cole Escola Talks Tony Awards Bernadette Peters Tribute on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Following their Tony win for Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola visited Late Night with Seth Meyers this week to discuss the honor, the continued success of the play, and what it is like watching other actors take on the iconic role of Mary Todd Lincoln. Watch the interview now!
Cole Escola to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight Photo
Cole Escola to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2025

Tonight, June 18, Broadway fans can tune in to Late Night with Seth Meyers to see Cole Escola discuss their hit play, Oh, Mary! Escola's appearance on the show will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
Google Displays Special Note When You Search OH, MARY! Photo
Google Displays Special Note When You Search OH, MARY!
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2025

Google is spotlighting Oh, Mary! with a special note when you search for the Tony-winning play. Today, when you search 'Oh, Mary!' on the platform, a special message will pop up that references Mary Todd Lincoln's 'bratty curls.'
Photos: Chappell Roan Visits OH, MARY! on Broadway Photo
Photos: Chappell Roan Visits OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - May 28, 2025

It was a regular pink pony club at the Booth Theatre last week. Midwest princess Chappell Roan stopped by Oh, Mary! to catch a performance and pose with the cast after the show. Check out photos here.
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