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Jennifer Tilly
Actor

Jennifer Tilly

16 Sep 1958Born
68Age
127Credits
Harbor City, California, USABirthplace

Biography

Jennifer Tilly (born Jennifer Ellen Chan; September 16, 1958) is an American actress and poker player. She is most recognised as Tiffany Valentine in the Child's Play franchise (1998–), a role for which she is recognized as an "icon" in the horror film community. Her first notable acting role was on the sitcom Shaping Up (1984), which she followed with her film debut in No Small Affair the same year. She is known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing. Tilly is a World Series of Poker Ladies' Event bracelet winner, the first celebrity to win a World Series tournament.

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She is the older sister of actress Meg Tilly.

Tilly came to prominence when she received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Olive Neal in Woody Allen's 1994 film Bullets over Broadway. She earned further acclaim, as well as Saturn Award and MTV Award nominations, for her performance in the Wachowskis' 1996 neo-noir thriller Bound. Her other film appearances include Let It Ride; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989); Made in America (1993); The Getaway (1994); Edie & Pen; House Arrest (1996); Liar Liar (1997); Music from Another Room (1998); Stuart Little (1999); Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2000); The Cat's Meow; Monsters, Inc. (2001); The Haunted Mansion (2003); Home on the Range (2004); and Terry Gilliam's Tideland (2005). She is also known for providing the voice of Bonnie Swanson on the animated television series Family Guy (1999–present).

Tilly was the recipient of a Theatre World Award in 1993 for her performance in the Off-Broadway play One Shoe Off. Her other stage credits include the Broadway revivals of The Women (2001) and Don't Dress for Dinner (2012).

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Filmography

The 80 most recent of 127 credits.

  1. 2026A Dog’s Perfect ChristmasFilm: Lucille
  2. 2026The Adding MachineFilm: Mrs. Zero
  3. 2024SallywoodFilm: Joann
  4. 2023School SpiritsSeries: Dr. Deborah Hunter-Price (6 episodes)
  5. 2022Bee and PuppyCatSeries: Violet (voice), Cardamon's Mom (voice) (1 episode)
  6. 2021High HolidayFilm: Stephanie Corksey
  7. 2021ChuckySeries: Tiffany Valentine, Tiffany Valentine / Jennifer Tilly / Tiffany Doll (12 episodes)
  8. 2021Monsters at WorkSeries: Celia Mae (voice) (8 episodes)
  9. 2021CallsSeries: Mother (voice) (1 episode)
  10. 20197 Days to VegasFilm: Jennifer
  11. 2018Ray Meets HelenFilm: Ginger
  12. 2017Cult of ChuckyFilm: Tiffany
  13. 2016A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe FitsFilm: Divine
  14. 2015UnityFilm: Narrator (voice)
  15. 2013Curse of ChuckyFilm: Tiffany
  16. 2013The Secret Lives of DorksFilm: Ms. Stewart
  17. 2013Return to BabylonFilm: Clara Bow
  18. 2013Amelia's 25thFilm: Miss Celie
  19. 2012Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaSeries: Amanda Levay / Sorceress (voice) (1 episode)
  20. 201230 BeatsFilm: Erika
  21. 2010Made in RomaniaFilm: Jennifer Tilly
  22. 2010The Making of Plus OneFilm: Amber - the lead actress
  23. 2009The Cleveland ShowSeries (1 episode)
  24. 2009Modern FamilySeries: Darlene (2 episodes)
  25. 2009Drop Dead DivaSeries: Ginny (1 episode)
  26. 2009Empire of SilverFilm: Mrs. Landdeck
  27. 2009An American Girl: Chrissa Stands StrongFilm: Mrs. Rundell
  28. 2008InconceivableFilm: Salome 'Sally' Marsh
  29. 2008Bart Got a RoomFilm: Melinda
  30. 2008The CaretakerFilm: Miss Perry
  31. 2008DealFilm: Karen "Razor" Jones
  32. 2007The Pixar StoryFilm: Celia Mae (voice) (archive footage)
  33. 2007InterventionFilm: Jane
  34. 2006The Initiation of SarahFilm: Dr. Eugenia Hunter
  35. 2005TidelandFilm: Queen Gunhilda
  36. 2005Out of PracticeSeries: Crystal (22 episodes)
  37. 2005Bailey's Billion$Film: Dolores Pennington
  38. 2005Saint RalphFilm: Nurse Alice
  39. 2005Chucky's Family VacationFilm: Tiffany (Voice)
  40. 2005The Civilization of Maxwell BrightFilm: Dr. O'Shannon
  41. 2005Lil' PimpFilm: Miss De La Croix (voice)
  42. 2004Seed of ChuckyFilm: Tiffany (voice) / Jennifer Tilly
  43. 2004Love on the SideFilm: Alma Kerns
  44. 2004El padrino: The Latin GodfatherFilm: Sebeva
  45. 2004A Dairy TaleFilm: Grace (voice)
  46. 2004Home on the RangeFilm: Grace (voice)
  47. 2004Perfect OppositesFilm: Elyse Steinberg
  48. 2004Hollywood NorthFilm: Gillian Stevens
  49. 2004Second BestFilm: Carole
  50. 2003Happy EndFilm: Edna
  51. 2003The Haunted MansionFilm: Madame Leota
  52. 2003Jericho MansionsFilm: Donna Cherry
  53. 2002Strip NotesFilm
  54. 2002The WomenFilm: Crystal Allen
  55. 2002The Cat's MeowFilm: Louella Parsons
  56. 2002The Magnificent AmbersonsFilm: Fanny Minafer
  57. 2001Monsters, Inc.Film: Celia (voice)
  58. 2001Gahan Wilson's The KidFilm: The Waitress
  59. 2001Dancing at the Blue IguanaFilm: Jo
  60. 2001Relative EvilFilm: Dot
  61. 2001Fast SofaFilm: Ginger Quail
  62. 2001Sister Mary Explains It AllFilm: Philomena Rostovich
  63. 2001DirtFilm: Hooker
  64. 2001The Chris Isaak ShowSeries (1 episode)
  65. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Terpsie Pratt (1 episode)
  66. 2000The CrewFilm: Ferris 'aka Maureen' Lowenstein
  67. 2000Hide and SeekFilm: Helen
  68. 2000BrunoFilm: Dolores
  69. 2000Pigs Next DoorSeries: Cookie (voice) (13 episodes)
  70. 1999Play It to the BoneFilm: Jennifer Tilly (Ringside Fan)
  71. 1999Stuart LittleFilm: Mrs. Stout (voice)
  72. 1999Do Not DisturbFilm: Cathryn Richmond
  73. 1999GoosedFilm: Charlene
  74. 1999Bartok the MagnificentFilm: Piloff (voice)
  75. 1999The MuseFilm: Jennifer Tilly
  76. 1999SpongeBob SquarePantsSeries: Petunia (voice) (1 episode)
  77. 1999Family GuySeries: Bonnie Swanson (voice) (91 episodes)
  78. 1998Bride of ChuckyFilm: Tiffany
  79. 1998HoodsFilm: Mary Crippa
  80. 1998Relax... It's Just SexFilm: Tara

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