Gillian Zinser is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Ivy Sullivan on The CW teen drama series 90210.

Gillian Zinser
Born
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
Websitegillianzinser.net

Early life

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Zinser was born in Washington, D.C. She is of German and Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Her father was born in Berlin. She attended the New York University, based in Manhattan.[1]

Career

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Zinser's first appearance on television was in 2009 in an episode of the Cupid. She also made an appearance in the Cold Case series before joining the cast of 90210, where she played the role of Ivy Sullivan, a 17-year-old high school girl who struggles to get what she wants and who practices surfing at a high level.[2]

In 2011, Zinser appeared in her first feature film, The Truth Below, a television film for MTV. She also joined the cast for the thriller Liars All, alongside Matt Lanter and Sara Paxton.[3] In May 2012, Gillian announced that she was leaving the 90210 series. She also made an appearance in the Oliver Stone film, Savages.

Personal life

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She has been in a relationship with Luke Grimes.[1]

Filmography

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Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Truth Below Jenna
2011 Ecstasy Amanda Crawford
2011 Hail Mary Elodie
2012 Savages Beach Girl
2013 Liars All Missy
2014 Asthma Kara
2015 Worthy Mara
2015 Two Wrongs Sarah Harris
2015 End of Babes Elly
2016 Halfway Eliza
2017 Band Aid Sheena
2020 Holy New York Rose
2021 The Guilty Jess Baylor (voice)
2022 Smile Holly
The Monstrosity
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Cupid Beatnik Episode: "The Great Right Hope"
2009 Cold Case Vonda Martin Episode: "Hood Rats"
2009–2012 90210 Ivy Sullivan Recurring role (season 2); main role (seasons 3–4)
2010 Southland Chloe Sherman Episode: "Butch & Sundance"
2018 Blindspot Eve Episode: "Case: Sun, Moon, and the Truth"
2019 Stumptown Coach Mary Jane 'MJ' Glenway Episode: "Dex Education"
2023 I'm a Virgo Sasha Episode: "It Requires Trust on My Part"

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gillian Zinser for InStyle Germany May 2012". gillianzinser.net. InStyle. May 6, 2012.
  2. ^ "90210's Gillian Zinser: "I'd Love to Put on a Few Pounds"". US Magazine. February 21, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  3. ^ "Brian Brightly's 'Liars All' to Begin Production". Hollywood Reporter. April 15, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
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