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'''Gillian Vigman''' is an [[United States|American]] comic actress. Vigman is most notable for her membership in the recurring cast of [[comedian]]s on [[sketch comedy]] series ''[[MADtv]]''. She also starred in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy, ''[[Sons & Daughters (US TV series)|Sons & Daughters]]''. Vigman plays a [[Supporting actor|supporting role]] on ''[[The Defenders (2010 TV series)|The Defenders]]''.

==Biography==
Vigman started her professional comedy career in [[Chicago]] working for [[The Second City]]. Prior to joining the cast of ''MADtv'', Vigman toured with The [[The Second City|Second City National Touring Company]] in 2000, to launch its 20th anniversary S season.

Vigman first appeared on ''MADtv'' in the eighth episode of the [[MADtv (season 8)|Eighth Season]] in a sketch called "The Real Bachelor." She is only the second [[cast member]] to appear in an earlier season before joining the regular recurring cast. Only [[Daniele Gaither]], who appeared in a sketch in [[MADtv (season 2)|Season Two]] before joining the cast in [[MADtv (season 9)|Season Nine]], has obtained such a distinction.

Vigman officially joined the cast of ''MADtv'' in 2003, as a feature performer, for the ninth season. Vigman's tenure on ''MADtv'' was limited to only one season. At the end of Season Nine, in 2004, her [[contract]] was not renewed.

Vigman starred in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy ''[[Sons & Daughters (US TV series)|Sons & Daughters]]'', playing the role of Liz Walker.

Before starring in ''[[Sons & Daughters (US TV series)|Sons & Daughters]]'', Vigman made appearances on several television shows like ''[[I Love the '90s (U.S. TV series)|I Love the '90s]]'', ''[[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]]'', ''[[World Cup Comedy]]'' and ''[[Cupid]]''. Her film credits include ''[[The 40-Year-Old Virgin]]'', ''[[After the Sunset]]'', ''[[Dragonfly]]'' and ''[[Love 101]]''.

In addition, she has been in various commercials, including [[Hanes]], [[Jack in the Box]],<ref name=brenda>[http://whoisthathotadgirl.tumblr.com/post/5787780225/q-who-is-the-hot-customer-service-rep-brenda "Q: Who is the hot customer service rep., Brenda, in those Esurance commercials?"], Who Is That Hot Ad Girl?, May 23, 2011</ref> [[Chase]], [[Esurance]],<ref name=brenda /> and [[1-800 Contacts]].

==Filmography==
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| [[2000 in film|2000]]  || ''[[Love 101]]'' ||Waitress ||
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| [[2002 in film|2002]]  || ''[[Dragonfly]]'' ||Guest ||
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| [[2004 in film|2004]]  || ''[[After the Sunset]]'' ||Exhibit Guide ||
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| [[2005 in film|2005]]  || ''[http://www.myspace.com/fancy_the_movie Fancy]'' ||Julie ||
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| [[2005 in film|2005]]  || ''[[The 40-Year-Old Virgin]]'' ||Woman at Speed Dating ||
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| [[2006 in film|2006]]  || ''[[Deck the Halls (film)|Deck the Halls]]'' ||Gerta ||
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| [[2008 in film|2008]]  || ''[[Step Brothers (film)|Step Brothers]]'' ||Pam ||
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| [[2009 in film|2009]]  || ''[[Aliens in the Attic]]'' ||Nina Pearson||
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| [[2009 in film|2009]]  || ''[[The Hangover (2009 film)|The Hangover]]'' || Stephanie Wenneck ||
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| [[2011 in film|2011]]  || ''[[The Hangover Part II]]'' || Stephanie Wenneck ||
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==Television appearances==
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| [[2012 in television|2012]]  || ''[[New Girl]]'' || Kim || Supporting role as Schmidt's ([[Max Greenfield]]) boss
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| [[2012 in television|2012]]  || ''[[Suburgatory]]'' || Jill Werner || Supporting role as Noah's ([[Alan Tudyk]]) wife
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| [[2010 in television|2010]]  || ''[[The Defenders (2010 TV series)|The Defenders]]'' || Jessica || Supporting role as Nick's ([[James Belushi]]) estranged wife
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| [[2006 in television|2006]]  || ''[[My Ex Life]]'' || unknown || Pre-production (never aired)
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| [[2006 in television|2006]]  || ''[[Sons & Daughters (US TV series)|Sons & Daughters]]'' || Liz Walker || Cancelled [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] series (10 episodes aired)
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| [[2003 in television|2003]]- [[2004 in television|2004]] || ''[[MADtv]]'' || Various Characters || Sketch Comedy
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| [[2003 in television|2003]]  || ''[[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]]'' || Female Patient || "[[List of Scrubs episodes|My Drama Queen]]" episode
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| [[2002 in television|2002]]  || ''[[Cupid (1998 TV series)|Cupid]]'' || Daphne || Cancelled ABC series (15 episodes aired)
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Gillian has also made brief appearances on ''[[Parks and Recreation]]'' (2009) as Alexa, ''[[Accidentally on Purpose (TV series)|Accidentally on Purpose]]'' (2009) as Toni and ''[[According to Jim]]'' (2007) as Jillian.

==References==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|0897005}}
*Official ABC site for [http://abc.go.com/primetime/sonsdaughters/ ''Sons & Daughters'']
*[http://www.sketchycomedy.com/fancy.html FANCY]

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