Jack Gilpin

Biography

John Mitchell Gilpin (born May 31, 1951) is an American actor. He currently portrays Church the Butler in HBO's historical drama series The Gilded Age. He is the father of actress Betty Gilpin.

Career Overview

Jack Gilpin has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Mulan with 1 titles. Signature works include The Gilded Age, Trouble with the Curve, Funny Farm. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

49

Birth Date

1951-05-31 00:00:00

Birth Place

Boyce, Virginia, USA

Known For

• 

  The Gilded Age
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  Trouble with the Curve
• 

  Funny Farm
• 

  Lifebreath
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  Kiss and Tell
• 

  White Mile

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Mulan (1 titles)
• Revenge of the Nerds (1 titles)
• Revenge of the Nerds Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Julian Fellowes (2 collaborations)
• Holly S. Rymon (2 collaborations)
• Michael Pitt (2 collaborations)
• Ross Dunkerley (2 collaborations)
• Clint Eastwood (2 collaborations)
• Robert Lorenz (2 collaborations)
• Tim Moore (2 collaborations)
• Jason S. Gondek (2 collaborations)
• Dakin Matthews (2 collaborations)
• P.J. Posner (2 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (49 credits)

  • A Little White Lie

    Narrator (Voice)

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Gilded Age

    Church

    actor

    actors

    - My Mind Is Made Up (2025) ... Church actor actors

    - Ex-Communicated (2025) ... Church actor actors

    - If You Want to Cook an Omelette (2025) ... Church actor actors

    - A Different World (2025) ... Church actor actors

    - Marriage Is a Gamble (2025) ... Church actor actors
    2022
  • Power Book II: Ghost

    - The Stranger (2020) ... Martin Saxe actor actors
    2020
  • Succession

    - Nobody Is Ever Missing (2018) ... Mr. Wambsgans actor actors

    - Pre-Nuptial (2018) ... Mr. Wambsgans actor actors
    2018
  • Billions

    - The Owl (2023) ... Sean Ayles actor actors

    - No Direction Home (2021) ... Sean Ayles actor actors

    - The Limitless Sh*t (2020) ... Sean Ayles actor actors

    - The Nordic Model (2020) ... Sean Ayles actor actors

    - Extreme Sandbox (2019) ... Sean Ayles actor actors
    2016
  • The Night Of

    - Part 5: The Season of the Witch (2016) ... Doctor actor actors

    - Part 4: The Art of War (2016) ... Doctor actor actors
    2016
  • Madam Secretary

    - There But for the Grace of God (2015) ... Elliot Klein actor actors
    2014
  • Forever

    - The Art of Murder (2014) ... Conrad Carlyle actor actors
    2014
  • Syrup

    Mister Jamieson

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Onion News Empire

    Archibald Zweibel

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Blacklist

    - Victoria Fenberg (2020) ... Mr. Fenberg actor actors
    2013
  • Trouble with the Curve

    Schwartz

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Higher Ground

    Dr. Dick Adams

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Adventureland

    Mr. Brennan

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Good Wife

    - After The Fall (2012) ... Frank Anderson actor actors
    2009
  • 21

    Bob Phillips

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Life Before Her Eyes

    Mr. McClood

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Damages

    - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death (2007) ... Headmaster Lalas actor actors
    2007
  • The Notorious Bettie Page

    Roy Page

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • 30 Rock

    - Idiots Are People Three! (2) (2012) ... Douglas actor actors
    2006
  • The Boys of Sunset Ridge

    Simon Longfellow

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

    - See Me (2003) ... Michael Roland actor actors
    2001
  • Cherry

    The Preacher

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Random Hearts

    David Dotson

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Serendipity (2003) ... Ron Wolcott actor actors
    1999
  • Mulan

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • From the Earth to the Moon

    - Can We Do This? (1998) ... Ted Sorenson actor actors
    1998
  • Lifebreath

    Dr. Stevens

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Juror

    Accountant

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Kiss and Tell

    Matt Sohigan

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Reckless

    Weatherman

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Quiz Show

    Jack

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Barcelona

    The Consul

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • White Mile

    Peter Wiederhorn

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Lincoln and the War Within

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Reversal of Fortune

    Peter MacIntosh

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Quick Change

    Yuppie Hostage

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - For Love or Money (2001) ... Mr. Axtell actor actors

    - Turnstile Justice (2000) ... Mr. Axtell actor actors

    - Flight (1998) ... Mr. Axtell actor actors

    - Terminal (1997) ... Mr. Axtell actor actors

    - Progeny (1995) ... Dr. Simon Reed actor actors
    1990
  • Poison Candy

    Mr Harrison

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Dream Team

    Dr. Talmer

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Funny Farm

    Bud Culbertson

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Hiding Out

    Dr. Gusick

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise

    Mr. Comstock

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Something Wild

    Larry Dillman

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Heartburn

    Ellis

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Compromising Positions

    Patrol Car Cop

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Equalizer

    - Tip On a Sure Thing (1986) ... Harvey actor actors

    - Desperately (1985) ... Harvey actor actors
    1985
  • Found Money

    Chuck McCallister

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • For Ladies Only

    Acting Class Student

    actor

    actors
    1981