Jessalyn Gilsig (born November 30, 1971) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in the television series Boston Public, Nip/Tuck and as Will Schuester’s ex-wife Terri Schuester in Glee. Gilsig was born in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of Claire, a writer and translator, and Toby Gilsig, an engineer. Although the series was cancelled before Gilsig’s episodes were broadcast, Kelley wrote the part of Lauren Davis in Boston Public specifically for her. She had a small role in the 1998 film The Horse Whisperer and provided the speaking voice for Kayley in the animated film Quest for Camelot (Andrea Corr performed the character’s songs), also released in 1998. in 2004, she appeared in Chicks with Sticks as well as See This Movie. On NBC she played Shelley, the sister of Tami Taylor in Friday Night Lights as well as Claire Bennet’s biological mother, Meredith Gordon, on Heroes. Now, Gilsig plays the supporting role of Terri Schuester on the Fox show Glee.
