Introduction
Jack Gilpin (born May 31, 1951) is an American actor and Episcopal priest. He currently portrayed as Sean Ayles in Showtime's legal drama series Billions. He is the father of actress Betty Gilpin.
Early life
Gilpin was born in Boyce, Virginia on May 31, 1951. His first cousin is the former president of Harvard University from 2007 to 2018, Drew Gilpin Faust.
He is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy (class of 1969) and Harvard University (class of 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 is also an accomplished stage actor.
In 2008, Gilpin appeared in the fact-based 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, and is the father of actress Betty Gilpin, who stars in the Netflix series GLOW and also appeared on Law & Order, Fringe and Nurse Jackie.
Religious life
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.