Jack Gilpin

Who is Jack Gilpin?

Jack Gilpin is an American actor.

Gilpin 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 Something Wild, Quiz Show, Reversal of Fortune, and The Notorious Bettie Page. He is also an accomplished stage actor.

Gilpin is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard University. 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.

He is the father of actress Betty Gilpin, who also had appearances on Law & Order, Fringe and Nurse Jackie.

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. He had arrived at the church as a deacon two months prior to his ordination. He previously was a licensed lay preacher at Christ Church in his hometown of Roxbury, Connecticut.