Elizabeth Egan Gillies, professionally known as Elizabeth Gillies or Liz Gillies, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and producer.
She rose to fame for portraying Jade West in Nickelodeon’s hit sitcom Victorious before earning further acclaim as Fallon Carrington in The CW’s reboot of Dynasty.
Gillies has also appeared in productions such as Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Vacation, Arizona, and Catwoman: Hunted, while establishing herself as a successful recording artist through her collaborations with Seth MacFarlane.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Elizabeth Egan Gillies
- Stage Name: Elizabeth Gillies (Liz Gillies)
- Born: July 26, 1993
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthplace: Haworth, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White (Irish, Italian, English, Scottish, and German descent)
- Occupation: Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
- Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Dave Gillies and Lorrie Gillies
- Siblings: George Gillies
- Spouse: Michael Corcoran (m. 2020)
- Children: One
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Elizabeth Gillies was born on July 26, 1993, in Haworth, New Jersey, to Dave Gillies and Lorrie Gillies. She grew up alongside her younger brother, George Gillies, in a supportive family that encouraged her artistic ambitions.
She developed an interest in acting in childhood and began attending local open casting calls at age 12.
Gillies attended Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest for her freshman year before leaving to pursue acting full-time.
She completed her education through an online high school program while working professionally. She is of Irish, Italian, English, Scottish, and German ancestry and was raised in a Christian household.
Career
Elizabeth Gillies began her professional acting career with commercials and guest appearances before making her Broadway debut in the musical 13 in 2008.
Her breakthrough came in 2010 when she was cast as the sharp-tongued Jade West in Nickelodeon’s Victorious, starring alongside Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande, and Avan Jogia.
Her performance and vocal contributions to the show’s soundtrack made her a fan favourite and launched her music career.
Gillies starred in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, appeared in films including Animal, Vacation, and Arizona, and achieved even greater success as Fallon Carrington in Dynasty (2017–2022).
She has also lent her voice to animated productions such as Winx Club and Catwoman: Hunted. Outside acting, she has collaborated with Seth MacFarlane on jazz and holiday music projects, including the albums Songs from Home and We Wish You the Merriest.
Awards and Nominations
- Young Hollywood Award nominee
- Teen Choice Award nominee
Social Media
- Instagram: @lizgillz
- Facebook: Elizabeth Gillies
- X (formerly Twitter): @LizGillies
- YouTube Channel: Elizabeth Gillies
Personal Life
Elizabeth Gillies, 32, met music producer Michael Corcoran while working on Victorious. The couple began dating in 2012 and married in a private ceremony in New Jersey on August 8, 2020.
They currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia, and have a child. She enjoys photography, vintage films, singing jazz standards, travelling, and spending time with her family and close friends. Elizabeth stands 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) tall.
Net Worth
Elizabeth Gillies has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD. Her income is derived from acting in television and film, music recordings, Broadway performances, producing, voice acting, endorsements, and live performances.
Filmography
- Harold
- Animal
- Killing Daddy
- Vacation
- Arizona
- Catwoman: Hunted
- Spread
Television
- The Black Donnellys
- Victorious
- Winx Club
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
- Dynasty
- The Hunting Party