Elizabeth Egan Gillies Corcoran (born July 26, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Jade West in the Nickelodeon series Victorious (2010-2013) and Fallon Carrington in The CW’s Dynasty (2017-2022).
Early Life and Education
Elizabeth Gillies was born on July 26, 1993, in Haworth, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Dave and Lorrie Gillies and has a younger brother born in 1996. Gillies has Irish and Italian ancestry. She began acting at the age of 12 and made her Broadway debut at age 15 in the musical 13, playing the character of Lucy.
Career
Gillies’ television debut came in 2007 with a role in three episodes of The Black Donnellys. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Jade West in the Nickelodeon series Victorious, which aired from 2010 to 2013. Her performance as the edgy and talented Jade made her a fan favorite.
After Victorious, Gillies continued to build her career with roles in various television series and films. She starred as Gigi in the FX comedy series Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2015-2016) and played Fallon Carrington in the reboot of Dynasty (2017-2022). Her portrayal of Fallon earned her critical acclaim and solidified her status as a leading actress in television.
Music Career
In addition to acting, Gillies is a talented singer. She has contributed to several soundtracks, including those for Victorious and Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. She has also performed in various musical projects and live performances.
Personal Life
Elizabeth Gillies is known for her love of music and is a fan of artists such as The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Cat Stevens, and Tracy Chapman. She is best friends with singer and actress Ariana Grande, whom she met in 2008 while working on 13. Gillies is active on social media, where she shares updates about her work and personal life with her followers.
Filmography
- Harold (2008) – Evelyn Taylor
- The Clique (2008) – Shelby Wexler
- Animal (2014) – Mandy
- Vacation (2015) – Heather
- Arizona (2018) – Kelsey
- Dynasty (2017-2022) – Fallon Carrington
Theatre
- 13 (2008-2009) – Lucy
- Jawbreaker: The Musical (2013) – Courtney
Discography
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (Songs from the FX Original Series) (2015)
