Jessalyn Gilsig
PMP Network Presents
The guest discusses her experiences on a television show, highlighting the dynamics with co-stars like Camryn Manheim and Chi McBride. She shares insights into the chemistry among the cast and the importance of certain characters to the show's structure.
Jessalyn Gilsig
Actress
About Jessalyn Gilsig
Jessalyn Gilsig is a Canadian actress born in Montreal, Quebec. She gained recognition for her role as Lauren Davis on Boston Public and later appeared in prominent television series including Glee as Terri Schuester, Vikings as Siggy Haraldson, Heroes as Meredith Gordon, and Nip/Tuck as Gina Russo. She earned a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Glee in 2010.
In this interview
- Discusses cast chemistry with co-stars Camryn Manheim and Chi McBride on the show
- Describes Chi McBride's character as the cement holding the show together
- Recalls The Practice cast visiting their set and being supportive
- Talks about McBride's range from comedy roles to dramatic principal character
“He is the cement that holds that show together. He cares so much, but he's got to keep the ball in the air.”— Jessalyn Gilsig, in this interview
Since this interview
Gilsig continued her television career with a main role as Holly Barrett in the Disney+ series Big Shot from 2021 to 2022. She made guest appearances in 1923 in 2023 and Chicago Med in 2025, demonstrating sustained activity in television drama.
