Alison Bartlett
Alison Bartlett O'Reilly (born July 14, 1971) is a New York-based actress who has portrayed Gina Jefferson on Sesame Street since 1987, and has reprised the role in various related specials, direct-to-video productions, and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Bartlett began her career as a child actress, appearing at the age of 12 as Joanne in the 1984 stage production of Landscape of The Body, co-starring Dann Florek and directed by Gary Sinise. Other stage credits include the role of Donna in the Broadway show Hurly Burly from 1985, and Off Broadway in Jersey City (1990). In September 1985, her agent presented her with a "day player role" of Gina, one of Gordon's science students. Despite "warm feelings towards the show", she passed on the part, having been convinced she'd permanently maintain her tough girl typecasting; a rejection from Sesame Street would "sting too much", and destroy its place in her mind. Her agent urged her into an audition, and she credits show director Jon Stone for seeing past her self-depreciation. In 1991, she starred in the ABC After-School Special It's Only Rock and Roll, where she met her husband to be, writer/director Harry O'Reilly; at this point, she began receiving credit on Sesame Street under her married name, Alison Bartlett O'Reilly. She also guest starred on NYPD Blue in 1995. Taking time off to have three children, O'Reilly's work was primarily limited to Sesame Street. However, in 2002, she began actively seeking other roles. In addition to appearing in the 2003 independent film Crooked Lines (directed by her husband), the actress began appearing in a variety of roles in different TV crime dramas, including the short-lived FOX series The Jury, various episodes of the Law & Order franchise, and a two episode stint on HBO's The Sopranos as Gwen McIntyre, a maternal woman who has fallen in love with an ex-con (Steve Buscemi's Tony Blundatto). In 2006, she appeared in several episodes of the FX show Rescue Me as Deb Stackhouse, the wife of a firefighter injured in a fire.
The Innkeepers
as Angry MomDuring the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's...
Movie pageThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as GinaElmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However,...
Movie pageSubmission
as Angela's MotherA well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he...
Movie pageSesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as GinaC is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human...
Movie pageSick Girl
as WifeA shy entomologist named Ida—whose girlfriend has left her, due to her interest in...
Movie pageSesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
as Gina (uncredited) (archive footage)A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.
Movie pageThe History of Sound
as SamanthaTwo young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American...
Movie pageSesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as GinaCan there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is...
Movie pageCorn
as Sara JamesonA woman returns home to have a baby and witnesses an environmental accident involving...
Movie pageRight to Kill?
as CandyBased on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of...
Movie pageSesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
as GinaWhen Max the Magician (guest star Will Arnett) comes to Sesame Street, Elmo and his friends are...
Movie pageSesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
as GinaJoin Elmo as he reminisces about his potty training journey and guides viewers as they embark on...
Movie pageSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as GinaSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration is a special produced forSesame Street’s 25th...
Movie pageSesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
as GinaThe stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable...
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as GinaJon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things...
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Movie pageSesame Street 'A Is for Asthma'
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as GinaJoin Elmo on his first trip to the doctor's office! This fun-filled video will help preschoolers...
Movie pageSesame Street: Rock & Roll!
as Gina JeffersonRock & Roll! is a Sesame Street video compilation released by Random House in 1990 in the...
Movie pageSesame Street Stays Up Late!
as Gina JeffersonIt's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News...
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as GinaGet ready for a musical Sesame Street Muppet ® extravaganza! Something’s in the air on Sesame...
Movie pageSesame Street: Friends to the Rescue
as GinaThere's a hurricane headed toward Sesame Street! When weatherman Al Roker issues a weather...
Movie pageLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Mrs. ColeIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In...
TV Show pageLaw & Order
as Sergeant HaywoodIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...
TV Show pageLaw & Order
as Officer Angela DonahueIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...
TV Show pageThe Sopranos
as Gwen MacIntyreThe story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he...
TV Show pageLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
as Allison DeanThe third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its...
TV Show pageLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
as Hope DanielsThe third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its...
TV Show pageFBI
as Joan CollierThe New York office of the FBI brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical...
TV Show pageRescue Me
as Deb StackhouseRescue Me revolves around the lives of the men in a New York City firehouse, the crew of 62...
TV Show pageMercy
as uncreditedMercy is a medical drama which aired on NBC from September 23, 2009 to May 12, 2010. The series...
TV Show pageKidnapped
as uncreditedKidnapped is an American television drama series from Sony Pictures Television which aired on...
TV Show pageThe Jury
as uncreditedSet in New York City, the series brings the viewer into the jury room to watch the deliberators...
TV Show pageGolden Boy
as Jeanie NovakGolden Boy is an American crime drama series created by Nicholas Wootton, which is produced by...
TV Show pageCanterbury's Law
as uncreditedElizabeth Canterbury is a force of nature. An attorney on the rise, she puts her career on the...
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