Jack Gilpin

Jack Gilpin (born May 31, 1951) is an American actor. Gilpin had a recurring role on the TV series Kate & Allie, and is a frequent Law & Order guest star, having appeared in all of the first three series: Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Gilpin appeared in the films Something Wild, Quiz Show, Reversal of Fortune, and The Notorious Bettie Page. He is also an accomplished stage actor. Gilpin is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy (class of 1969) and Harvard University (class of 1973), and is a first cousin of Drew Gilpin Faust, President of Harvard University. Faust began as Harvard's present in 2007. In 2008, Gilpin appeared in the fact-based film 21, playing the role of Bob Phillips who is interviewing student candidates for the fictional "Robinson Scholarship" to attend Harvard Medical School. Gilpin's character appears in the first scene of the film and his words set the stage for the movie's plot; he appears again in the final scene to bring closure to the film. He is the father of actress Betty Gilpin, who also had an appearance on Law & Order and Fringe. Gilpin is an ordained priest of the Episcopal Church (United States).