Jennifer Tilly
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 16, 1958 in Harbor City, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1953–2026 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 162 credits in database
Biography
Jennifer Tilly, born Jennifer Ellen Chan on September 16, 1958, in Harbor City, California, is an American actress and professional poker player. Recognized for her distinctive voice and comedic timing, she is the older sister of actress Meg Tilly. Tilly has established a significant presence in both the entertainment and gaming industries. She is widely celebrated for her iconic portrayal of Tiffany Valentine in the Child's Play film franchise, a role she has held since 1998. Beyond her acting career, she achieved historical success in poker as the first celebrity to win a World Series of Poker tournament, earning a Ladies' Event bracelet. With 158 known credits, she remains a prominent figure in film and television.
Career overview
Jennifer Tilly began her professional acting career in 1984, appearing in the sitcom Shaping Up. That same year, she made her feature film debut in No Small Affair. These early roles established her presence in the industry, leading to a prolific career spanning several decades. She eventually rose to prominence, earning an Academy Award nomination for her work. Throughout her career, Tilly has been noted for her unique vocal delivery and her ability to handle comedic material, which has contributed to her longevity in the entertainment field.
In the horror genre, Tilly is best known for her long-running role as Tiffany Valentine in the Child's Play franchise. Her performance in these films has earned her recognition as an icon within the horror community. In addition to her acting pursuits, Tilly has gained distinction as a competitive poker player. Her success in this field includes winning a World Series of Poker Ladies' Event bracelet, marking her as the first celebrity to secure a victory in a World Series tournament. Her career is characterized by this blend of high-profile acting roles and competitive gaming achievements.
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Full Filmography
162 titles- The Adding Machine (2026) as Mrs. Zero
- Doc of Chucky (2024) as Self
- Sallywood (2024) as Joann
- School Spirits (2023) as Dr. Deborah Hunter-Price
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Bee and PuppyCat (2022) as Violet (voice)
- Bee and PuppyCat (2022) as Cardamon's Mom (voice)
- The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans (2022) as Self - Guest Judge
- Living with Chucky (2022) as Self
- Halloween in Hollywood (2022) as Self
- Chucky (2021) as Tiffany Valentine
- Chucky (2021) as Tiffany Valentine / Jennifer Tilly / Tiffany Doll
- Chucky (2021) as Tiffany Valentine / Jennifer Tilly
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Celia Mae (voice)
- Calls (2021) as Mother (voice)
- The Legacy of Chucky (2021) as Self
- High Holiday (2021) as Stephanie Corksey
- Poker Queens (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- 7 Days to Vegas (2019) as Jennifer
- Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self
- Ray Meets Helen (2018) as Ginger
- Cult of Chucky (2017) as Tiffany Valentine
- The Boulet Brothers' Dragula (2016) as Self - Guest Judge
- A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016) as Divine
- Crazy About Tiffany's (2016) as Self
- A Wig and a Prayer: The Peaches Christ Story (2016) as Self
- Unity (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- Femme Fatales with Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly (2014) as Self
- Femme Fatales with Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly (2014) Thanks
- Curse of Chucky (2013) as Tiffany
- Amelia's 25th (2013) as Miss Celie
- The Secret Lives of Dorks (2013) as Ms. Stewart
- Return to Babylon (2013) as Clara Bow
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012) as Amanda Levay / Sorceress (voice)
- 30 Beats (2012) as Erika
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010) as Self
- The PokerStars.net Big Game (2010) as Self
- The Making of Plus One (2010) as Amber - the lead actress
- Made in Romania (2010) as Herself
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Darlene
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Cleveland Show (2009)
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Ginny
- Empire of Silver (2009) as Mrs. Landdeck
- An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009) as Mrs. Rundell
- Starz Inside: Sex and the Cinema (2009) as Self
- Official Rejection (2009) as Self
- The Caretaker (2008) as Miss Perry
- Bart Got a Room (2008) as Melinda
- Inconceivable (2008) as Salome 'Sally' Marsh
- Deal (2008) as Karen "Razor" Jones
- The Pixar Story (2007) as Celia Mae (voice) (archive footage)
- Intervention (2007) as Jane
- The Making of 'Tideland' (2007) as Self
- High Stakes Poker (2006)
- The Initiation of Sarah (2006) as Dr. Eugenia Hunter
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- Out of Practice (2005) as Crystal
- Tideland (2005) as Queen Gunhilda
- Chucky's Family Vacation (2005) as Tiffany (Voice)
- Bailey's Billion$ (2005) as Dolores Pennington
- Saint Ralph (2005) as Nurse Alice
- Lil' Pimp (2005) as Miss De La Croix (voice)
- The Civilization of Maxwell Bright (2005) as Dr. O'Shannon
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- Home on the Range (2004) as Grace (voice)
- Seed of Chucky (2004) as Tiffany (voice) / Jennifer Tilly
- Second Best (2004) as Carole
- El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004) as Sebeva
- A Dairy Tale (2004) as Grace (voice)
- Perfect Opposites (2004) as Elyse Steinberg
- Hollywood North (2004) as Gillian Stevens
- Love on the Side (2004) as Alma Kerns
- Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Haunted Mansion (2003) as Madame Leota
- Jericho Mansions (2003) as Donna Cherry
- Happy End (2003) as Edna
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Strip Notes (2002)
- The Magnificent Ambersons (2002) as Fanny Minafer
- The Women (2002) as Crystal Allen
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) as Celia (voice)
- The Chris Isaak Show (2001)
- Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2001) as Jo
- The Cat's Meow (2001) as Louella Parsons
- Sister Mary Explains It All (2001) as Philomena Rostovich
- Relative Evil (2001) as Dot
- Gahan Wilson's The Kid (2001) as The Waitress
- Fast Sofa (2001) as Ginger Quail
- Dirt (2001) as Hooker
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Terpsie Pratt
- Pigs Next Door (2000) as Cookie (voice)
- The Crew (2000) as Ferris 'aka Maureen' Lowenstein
- Bruno (2000) as Dolores
- Hide and Seek (2000) as Helen
- Family Guy (1999) as Bonnie Swanson (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Petunia (voice)
- Stuart Little (1999) as Mrs. Stout (voice)
- Bartok the Magnificent (1999) as Piloff (voice)
- Play It to the Bone (1999) as Jennifer Tilly (Ringside Fan)
- Do Not Disturb (1999) as Cathryn Richmond
- The Muse (1999) as Jennifer Tilly
- Goosed (1999) as Charlene
- Bride of Chucky (1998) as Tiffany
- Music from Another Room (1998) as Nina Swan
- Relax... It's Just Sex (1998) as Tara
- Hoods (1998) as Mary Crippa
- The View (1997) as Self
- Liar Liar (1997) as Samantha Cole
- Gun (1997) as Phyllis
- The Wrong Guy (1997) as Lynn Holden
- Bella Mafia (1997) as Moyra Luciano
- Bound (1996) as Violet
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- The Pompatus of Love (1996) as Tarzaan
- House Arrest (1996) as Cindy Figler
- Bird of Prey (1996) as Kily Griffith
- American Strays (1996) as Patty Mae
- Edie & Pen (1996) as Edie
- Embrace of the Vampire (1995) as Marika
- Man with a Gun (1995) as Rena Rushton / Kathy Payne
- The Getaway (1994) as Fran Carvey
- Bullets Over Broadway (1994) as Olive Neal
- Double Cross (1994) as Melissa
- Heads (1994) as Tina Abbot
- Frasier (1993) as Kim
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Key West (1993) as Savannah Sumner
- Made in America (1993) as Stacy
- At Home with the Webbers (1993) as Miranda Webber
- Shadow of the Wolf (1992) as Igiyook
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- The Doors (1991) as Okie Girl
- Scorchers (1991) as Talbot
- Dream On (1990) as Ryan
- Bodyguard (1990) as Melanie Whitaker
- The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) as Monica Moran
- Let It Ride (1989) as Vicki
- Far from Home (1989) as Amy
- High Spirits (1988) as Miranda
- Johnny Be Good (1988) as Connie Hisler
- Remote Control (1988) as Allegra James
- Rented Lips (1988) as Mona Lisa
- He's My Girl (1987) as Lisa
- Inside Out (1987) as Amy
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) as Angelica
- Moonlighting (1985) as Nurse Saundra
- Stir Crazy (1985) as Karen
- Moving Violations (1985) as Amy Hopkins
- No Small Affair (1984) as Mona
- Shaping Up (1984) as Shannon Winters
- Oh Madeline (1983)
- Imps* (1983) as Joni
- Cheers (1982) as Candi Pearson
- Remington Steele (1982) as Eva Wilson / Blitzen
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- A Dog’s Perfect Christmas as Lucille
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jennifer Tilly best known for?
Jennifer Tilly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including School Spirits (2023), Sherri (2022), Across the River (2013), Living with Chucky (2022).
When and where was Jennifer Tilly born?
Jennifer Tilly was born on September 16, 1958 in Harbor City, California, USA.
How many credits does Jennifer Tilly have?
Jennifer Tilly has accumulated over 162 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Jennifer Tilly's background in cinema and television?
Jennifer Tilly, born Jennifer Ellen Chan on September 16, 1958, in Harbor City, California, is an American actress and professional poker player. Recognized for her distinctive voice and comedic timing, she is the older sister of actress Meg Tilly. Tilly has established a significant presence in both the entertainment ...
Jennifer Tilly by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- High Stakes Poker (2006) — aged about 47
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012) as Amanda Levay / Sorceress (voice) — aged about 53
- Modern Family (2009) as Darlene — aged about 50
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) as Celia (voice) — aged about 42
- School Spirits (2023) as Dr. Deborah Hunter-Price — aged about 64
- Chucky (2021) as Tiffany Valentine — aged about 62
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