# Elizabeth Gillies
**Elizabeth Gillies** (born 1993 in Haworth, New Jersey) is an American actress, singer, and director known for playing Jade West on the [Nickelodeon](https://www.edgepedia.org/nickelodeon) series *Victorious* and [Fallon Carrington](https://www.edgepedia.org/fallon-carrington) on [The CW](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-cw)'s *Dynasty* reboot[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/) • [2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/). She began performing professionally as a child, made her Broadway debut at age 15, and has since worked across television, film, musical theater, and cabaret[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993, Haworth, New Jersey[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/) |
| Broadway debut | At age 15 in Jason Robert Brown's musical *13* (2008), originating the role of Lucy[3](https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/elizabeth-gillies/profile/) |
| Breakthrough TV role | Jade West on *Victorious* (Nickelodeon, 2010–2013, 56 episodes)[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/) |
| Lead TV role | Fallon Carrington on *Dynasty* (The CW, 2017–2022, 108 episodes)[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/) |
| Other series regular | Gigi on FX's *Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll* (2015–16), opposite Denis Leary[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/) |
| Music | Two records with Seth MacFarlane: *Songs from Home* (2021) and *We Wish You the Merriest* (2023)[4](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/elizabeth-gillies-mn0002730939) |
| Return to theater | Audrey in the Off-Broadway revival of *Little Shop of Horrors* at the Westside Theatre, 2025[5](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/elizabeth-gillies) |
## Early career and Broadway debut
Gillies began acting at twelve, attending local casting calls and booking commercials; her first recurring television role was a three-episode arc on the NBC crime drama *The Black Donnellys* in 2007, followed by film appearances in *Harold* (2008) and *[The Clique](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-clique-film)* (2008)[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/). She made her Broadway debut at 15 in [Jason Robert Brown](https://www.edgepedia.org/jason-robert-brown)'s musical *13*, originating the role of Lucy[3](https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/elizabeth-gillies/profile/). In interviews she has described her formal training as limited, citing a Paper Mill Playhouse summer intensive and a two-week session at the Lee Strasberg Institute, with professional work from around age 12 serving as her main training[6](https://playbill.com/article/elizabeth-gillies-was-a-little-shop-super-fan-now-shes-starring-in-the-hit-revival).
## Television
**Victorious.** In 2010 Gillies was cast as Jade West, the sharp-edged rival of Tori Vega, on the Nickelodeon sitcom *Victorious*, which ran from 2010 to 2013[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/) • [7](https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/nickelodeon/shows/victorious/about/). The role made her a household name among the show's audience, and she reprised Jade in a 2011 crossover episode of *iCarly* and in a 2013 guest appearance on *Sam & Cat*[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/). She and her *13* castmate [Ariana Grande](https://www.edgepedia.org/ariana-grande) auditioned for the series together[8](https://www.televisa.com/canal5/series/victorious-que-fue-de-elizabeth-gillies-despues-de-la-serie).
**Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.** Her next series regular role was Gigi on [Denis Leary](https://www.edgepedia.org/denis-leary)'s FX dramedy *Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll* (2015–16), a singing as well as acting part that let her perform original rock music written for the show[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/) • [9](https://collider.com/sex-drugs-rock-roll-elizabeth-gillies-interview-fx/).
**Dynasty.** Gillies then starred as Fallon Carrington in The CW's reboot of *Dynasty*, which ran for five seasons and 108 episodes from 2017 to 2022[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/) • [1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/). She also directed at least one episode of the series[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/). Her other television work includes guest roles on *White Collar*, *The Orville*, and *The Hunting Party*, and voice work on *Family Guy*, *Robot Chicken*, *American Dad!*, and *Winx Club*[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/).
## Film
Gillies's film credits include the horror film *[Animal](https://www.edgepedia.org/animal-2014-film)* (2014), the comedy remake *Vacation* (2015), and *Arizona* (2018), which premiered at the [Sundance Film Festival](https://www.edgepedia.org/sundance-film-festival)[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/). She starred in and produced the 2024 film *Spread*, opposite [Harvey Keitel](https://www.edgepedia.org/harvey-keitel), in which she plays an aspiring journalist who takes a temporary job at an adult magazine[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/) • [10](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/zTNX8_qZF9UWUagwIUhUiIrE25P03GNi/). She has also voiced Catwoman in the animated film *Catwoman: Hunted* (2022)[1](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/).
## Return to the stage
In 2025 Gillies returned to musical theater as Audrey in the long-running [Off-Broadway](https://www.edgepedia.org/off-broadway) revival of *Little Shop of Horrors* at the Westside Theatre, a role she has called a dream since first seeing the show in 2003[5](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/elizabeth-gillies) • [11](https://www.elle.com/culture/theater/a65354132/elizabeth-liz-gillies-little-shop-of-horrors-interview/). She played opposite [Milo Manheim](https://www.edgepedia.org/milo-manheim) and later Graham Phillips as Seymour, and her run was extended, with Phillips joining her for a celebratory opening night on June 26, 2025[5](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/elizabeth-gillies) • [12](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Liz-Gillies/). She has said the five-month run, eight shows a week, reaffirmed her passion for theater and that she intends to do more stage work[11](https://www.elle.com/culture/theater/a65354132/elizabeth-liz-gillies-little-shop-of-horrors-interview/).
In 2026 she was announced as Leila in *Rope*, a new Off-Broadway adaptation by Gordon Greenberg of Patrick Hamilton's play, presented by The New Group at the Theatre at St. Clement's from October 13 to December 6, 2026[13](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Elizabeth-Gillies/) • [5](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/elizabeth-gillies).
## Singing and cabaret
Gillies performs regularly as a vocalist. With her longtime friend and collaborator [Seth MacFarlane](https://www.edgepedia.org/seth-macfarlane) she has released two records, *Songs from Home* (2021) and the holiday album *[We Wish You the Merriest](https://www.edgepedia.org/we-wish-you-the-merriest)* (2023), and two new singles in 2024[4](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/elizabeth-gillies-mn0002730939) • [3](https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/elizabeth-gillies/profile/).
Her live work leans toward jazz standards and vintage pop. In May 2025 she played a residency at Café Carlyle in New York, her second appearance at the venue, with a set that included "The Man That Got Away," "Moon River," and a fast-paced take on *The Nanny* theme song[14](https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Review-Elizabeth-Gillies-Brings-Nostalgia-Powerhouse-Vocals-to-Caf-Carlyle-20250507). In May 2026 her solo show *90's* at the Laurie Beechman Theatre traded the usual jazz repertoire for 1990s hits by [The Cranberries](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-cranberries), Alanis Morissette, No Doubt, Sarah McLachlan, and others, with Tom Kitt on music direction[15](https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Review-Elizabeth-Gillies-Back-us-back-to-the-90s-at-The-Laurie-Beechman-Theatre-20260530). In July 2026 she returned to Birdland for a completely sold-out concert[13](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Elizabeth-Gillies/).
## References
1. [Elizabeth Gillies, TV Insider](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-gillies/)
2. [Elizabeth Gillies, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2566697/)
3. [Elizabeth Gillies Biography, Broadway.com Buzz](https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/elizabeth-gillies/profile/)
4. [Elizabeth Gillies, AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/elizabeth-gillies-mn0002730939)
5. [Elizabeth Gillies On Stage, New York Theatre Guide](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/elizabeth-gillies)
6. [Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival, Playbill](https://playbill.com/article/elizabeth-gillies-was-a-little-shop-super-fan-now-shes-starring-in-the-hit-revival)
7. [Victorious About, Paramount Press Express](https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/nickelodeon/shows/victorious/about/)
8. [Victorious: ¿Qué fue de Elizabeth Gillies después de la serie?, Canal 5](https://www.televisa.com/canal5/series/victorious-que-fue-de-elizabeth-gillies-despues-de-la-serie)
9. [Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll: Elizabeth Gillies Interview, Collider](https://collider.com/sex-drugs-rock-roll-elizabeth-gillies-interview-fx/)
10. [Elizabeth Gillies on new movie, music career, CBS Mornings via Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/zTNX8_qZF9UWUagwIUhUiIrE25P03GNi/)
11. [How Little Shop of Horrors Changed Elizabeth Gillies's Life, ELLE](https://www.elle.com/culture/theater/a65354132/elizabeth-liz-gillies-little-shop-of-horrors-interview/)
12. [Liz Gillies, BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Liz-Gillies/)
13. [Elizabeth Gillies, BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Elizabeth-Gillies/)
14. [Review: Elizabeth Gillies Brings Nostalgia & Powerhouse Vocals to Café Carlyle, BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Review-Elizabeth-Gillies-Brings-Nostalgia-Powerhouse-Vocals-to-Caf-Carlyle-20250507)
15. [Review: Elizabeth Gillies Back us back to the 90s at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Review-Elizabeth-Gillies-Back-us-back-to-the-90s-at-The-Laurie-Beechman-Theatre-20260530)
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