Jennifer Tilly (born Jennifer Ellen Chan; September 16, 1958) is an
American actress and poker player. She is most recognised as Tiffany
Valentine in the Child's Play franchise (1998â€"), a role for which
she is recognized as an "icon" in the horror film community. Her first
notable acting role was on the sitcom Shaping Up (1984), which she
followed with her film debut in No Small Affair the same year. She is
known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing. Tilly is a World
Series of Poker Ladies' Event bracelet winner, the first celebrity to
win a World Series tournament. She is the older sister of actress Meg
Tilly.Tilly came to prominence when she received an Academy Award
nomination for her portrayal of Olive Neal in Woody Allen's 1994 film
Bullets over Broadway. She earned further acclaim, as well as Saturn
Award and MTV Award nominations, for her performance in the
Wachowskis' 1996 neo-noir thriller Bound. Her other film appearances
include Let It Ride; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989); Made in America
(1993); The Getaway (1994); Edie & Pen; House Arrest (1996); Liar Liar
(1997); Music from Another Room (1998); Stuart Little (1999); Dancing
at the Blue Iguana (2000); The Cat's Meow; Monsters, Inc. (2001); The
Haunted Mansion (2003); Home on the Range (2004); and Terry Gilliam's
Tideland (2005). She is also known for providing the voice of Bonnie
Swanson on the animated television series Family Guy
(1999â€"present).Tilly was the recipient of a Theatre World Award in
1993 for her performance in the Off-Broadway play One Shoe Off. Her
other stage credits include the Broadway revivals of The Women (2001)
and Don't Dress for Dinner (2012).
American actress and poker player. She is most recognised as Tiffany
Valentine in the Child's Play franchise (1998â€"), a role for which
she is recognized as an "icon" in the horror film community. Her first
notable acting role was on the sitcom Shaping Up (1984), which she
followed with her film debut in No Small Affair the same year. She is
known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing. Tilly is a World
Series of Poker Ladies' Event bracelet winner, the first celebrity to
win a World Series tournament. She is the older sister of actress Meg
Tilly.Tilly came to prominence when she received an Academy Award
nomination for her portrayal of Olive Neal in Woody Allen's 1994 film
Bullets over Broadway. She earned further acclaim, as well as Saturn
Award and MTV Award nominations, for her performance in the
Wachowskis' 1996 neo-noir thriller Bound. Her other film appearances
include Let It Ride; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989); Made in America
(1993); The Getaway (1994); Edie & Pen; House Arrest (1996); Liar Liar
(1997); Music from Another Room (1998); Stuart Little (1999); Dancing
at the Blue Iguana (2000); The Cat's Meow; Monsters, Inc. (2001); The
Haunted Mansion (2003); Home on the Range (2004); and Terry Gilliam's
Tideland (2005). She is also known for providing the voice of Bonnie
Swanson on the animated television series Family Guy
(1999â€"present).Tilly was the recipient of a Theatre World Award in
1993 for her performance in the Off-Broadway play One Shoe Off. Her
other stage credits include the Broadway revivals of The Women (2001)
and Don't Dress for Dinner (2012).
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