Jill Whelan

Jill Whelan

58 · Born: Sep 29, 1966

Personal Details

BornSep 29, 1966 Oakland, California, USA
Spouse
  • Jeff Knapple

    ( Sep 30, 2017 to May 24, 2025 )
  • Michael Chaykowsky

    ( Apr 2, 2004 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Brad St. John

    ( Dec 24, 1993 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Charles Whelan
  • Carol Garrett
Relatives
  • Nancy Whelan (Sibling)

Biography

Jill Whelan, a talented actress and writer, entered this world on September 29, 1966, in the vibrant city of Oakland, California, USA. Born with a flair for the dramatic, she has spent her career captivating audiences with her impressive performances in a wide range of film and television projects.

Her most notable roles include her iconic portrayal of Vicki Stubing on the beloved television series The Love Boat, which aired from 1977 to 1986. Additionally, she made a memorable appearance in the hilarious comedy classic Airplane! in 1980. Her versatility as an actress was further showcased in the CBS Schoolbreak Special, a critically acclaimed anthology series that premiered in 1984.

In her personal life, Jill has been married to Jeff Knapple since September 30, 2017. Prior to her current union, she was previously married to Michael Chaykowsky and Brad St. John.

Career

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2016
Swipe
Swipe as Jill
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2013
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2012
6 Degrees of Hell
6 Degrees of Hell as Jill Hudson
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1997
Diagnosis Murder
Diagnosis Murder as Nancy Stewart
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1990
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1987
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1980
Airplane!
Airplane! as Lisa Davis
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1979
Friends
Friends as Nancy Wilks
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The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Vicki Stubing
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2022