Career Timeline of Jennifer Tilly: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Jennifer Tilly, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jennifer Tilly is an American actress and professional poker player recognized for her distinct voice and comedic talent. She has received a Saturn Award and a GLAAD Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and two MTV Movie Awards, marking her notable achievements in entertainment.
1983: Roles in Hill Street Blues
In 1983, Jennifer Tilly had small roles and a recurring guest role on Hill Street Blues as Gina Srignoli, a mobster's widow who becomes romantically involved with detective Henry Goldblume.
1989: The Fabulous Baker Boys
In 1989, Jennifer Tilly appeared in The Fabulous Baker Boys.
1989: Role in Let It Ride
In 1989, Tilly had a prominent role in the comedy Let It Ride, starring Richard Dreyfuss.
1993: Appearance in Made in America
In 1993, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Made in America.
1994: Breakthrough Role in Bullets Over Broadway
In 1994, Jennifer Tilly had her breakthrough feature film role with a supporting role in Bullets Over Broadway, where she played Olive Neal, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
1994: Academy Award Nomination
In 1994, Tilly was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Olive Neal in Woody Allen's comedy Bullets Over Broadway, but she lost to her co-star Dianne Wiest.
1996: Stars in Bound
In 1996, Jennifer Tilly starred in Bound, directed by the Wachowskis, which portrays a lesbian relationship.
1997: Appearance in Liar Liar
In 1997, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Liar Liar.
1998: Appearance in Music from Another Room
In 1998, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Music from Another Room.
1998: Introduction of Tiffany Valentine in Bride of Chucky
In 1998, Jennifer Tilly gained popularity for her portrayal of serial killer Tiffany Valentine, first introduced in Bride of Chucky.
1998: Tiffany Valentine in Bride of Chucky
In 1998, Jennifer Tilly rose to widespread recognition for her role as Tiffany Valentine in Bride of Chucky.
1999: Appearance in Stuart Little
In 1999, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Stuart Little.
1999: Bonnie Swanson on Family Guy
Since 1999, Tilly has voiced the character Bonnie Swanson on the Fox animated sitcom Family Guy.
2000: Dancing at the Blue Iguana
In 2000, Jennifer Tilly played a stripper and part-time dominatrix in Dancing at the Blue Iguana.
2001: The Cat's Meow and Monsters, Inc.
In 2001, Jennifer Tilly appeared in The Cat's Meow and Monsters, Inc.
2001: Stars in The Women on Broadway
In 2001, Jennifer Tilly starred as Crystal Allen in the Broadway revival of The Women.
2001: Portrayal of Louella Parsons in The Cat's Meow
In 2001, Tilly portrayed gossip columnist Louella Parsons in the Peter Bogdanovich historical drama The Cat's Meow.
2002: Role in The Magnificent Ambersons
In 2002, Jennifer Tilly played Fanny Minafer in the made-for-TV remake of Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons.
2003: Appearance in The Haunted Mansion
In 2003, Jennifer Tilly appeared in The Haunted Mansion.
2004: Appearance in Home on the Range
In 2004, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Home on the Range.
2004: Appearance in Seed of Chucky
In 2004, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Seed of Chucky, reprising her role as Tiffany Valentine and also playing an exaggerated version of herself.
June 27, 2005: World Series of Poker Bracelet Win
On June 27, 2005, Jennifer Tilly won a World Series of Poker bracelet and $158,625 in the Ladies' No-Limit Texas hold 'em event.
September 1, 2005: World Poker Tour Ladies Invitational Tournament Win
On September 1, 2005, Jennifer Tilly won the third World Poker Tour Ladies Invitational Tournament.
2005: Appearance in Tideland
In 2005, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Tideland.
2005: World Series of Poker Bracelet Win
In 2005, Jennifer Tilly became the first celebrity to win a World Series of Poker bracelet.
2005: Interest in Poker Over Acting
In 2005, Jennifer Tilly stated in a television interview that she was more interested in pursuing poker than acting.
May 2006: Cancellation of Out of Practice
In May 2006, the sitcom Out of Practice, in which Jennifer Tilly had a starring role, was cancelled.
June 14, 2006: Appearance on Celebrity Poker Showdown
On June 14, 2006, Jennifer Tilly appeared on Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, finishing in third place.
2007: Appears in World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions 2007 Edition
In 2007, Jennifer Tilly appears in the Activision’s World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions 2007 Edition video game, along with her boyfriend Phil Laak.
December 2008: Retirement from Poker as a Career
In December 2008, Jennifer Tilly announced her retirement from poker as a career, planning to treat it more as a hobby.
2008: Return to Film and Television
Around the end of 2008, Jennifer Tilly returned to her film and television career after dividing her time between acting and professional poker.
2009: Chinese Film Debut in Empire of Silver
In 2009, Jennifer Tilly made her Chinese film debut in the Christina Yao film Empire of Silver, playing Mrs. Landdeck.
2009: Premieres in Grasses of a Thousand Colors at the Royal Court Theatre
In 2009, Jennifer Tilly premiered in Grasses of a Thousand Colors at the Royal Court Theatre in London
January 2010: Resumption of Poker Career
In January 2010, Jennifer Tilly resumed her poker career.
2012: Broadway Revival of Don't Dress for Dinner
In 2012, Jennifer Tilly appeared in the Broadway revival of Don't Dress for Dinner.
2012: Return to Broadway in Don't Dress for Dinner
In 2012, Jennifer Tilly returned to Broadway in Don't Dress for Dinner, receiving an Audience Choice Award nomination for her role as Suzanne.
2013: Appearance in Curse of Chucky
In 2013, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Curse of Chucky, reprising her role as Tiffany Valentine.
2013: Stars in Grasses of a Thousand Colors
In 2013, Jennifer Tilly starred in Grasses of a Thousand Colors at the Joseph Papp Theater.
2017: Appearance in Cult of Chucky
In 2017, Jennifer Tilly appeared in Cult of Chucky, reprising her role as Tiffany Valentine.
July 2019: Live Tournament Winnings Exceed $1 Million
As of July 2019, Jennifer Tilly's live tournament winnings exceeded $1 million.
2019: Live Tournament Winnings Exceed $1 Million
As of 2019, Jennifer Tilly's live tournament winnings exceeded $1 million.
2021: Returns as Tiffany in Chucky TV series
In 2021, Jennifer Tilly reprised her role as Tiffany Valentine in the Syfy/USA show Chucky.
2024: Dual Role in Chucky Series
In 2024, Tilly was in the last season of Chucky.
2024: Final season of Chucky
In 2024, Tilly was in the last season of Chucky.
2024: Appearance on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
In 2024, it was announced that Jennifer Tilly would appear on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as a friend of the housewives for the fourteenth season.
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