Jill Suzanne Wagner[1] (born January 13, 1979)[2][3][4] is an American actress and television personality. She was the on-field host for the ABC game show Wipeout from 2008 to 2011 and again from 2013 to 2014, briefly leaving during the fifth season in 2012. Since then, Wagner has starred in several made-for-television films for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. She stars as Bobby in the Paramount+ spy series Special Ops: Lioness (2023).
Jill Wagner | |
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 Wagner in 2012 | |
| Born | Jill Suzanne Wagner January 13, 1979 |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse |
David Lemanowicz (m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editWagner was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.[1] She was raised primarily by her father, David Wagner, a U.S. Marine, and her grandmother.[5][6] She attended Ledford Senior High School in Wallburg, North Carolina. Wagner went to North Carolina State University graduating in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in business management.[5] During her teens, she trained at Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Raleigh.[7]
Career
editAfter college, Wagner moved to California to pursue a career in entertainment. In 2003, she was selected as a cast member on the MTV series Punk'd, participating in several sketches.[5] The following year, Wagner was ranked #90 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2004.[8] She was featured in the July 2006 issue of American FHM magazine.
In 2006, she co-starred in the Spike TV television series Blade: The Series as Krista Starr.[9] She was a co-host of Inside the Vault on WGN America. Wagner has also had guest roles on a variety of television series including Quintuplets and Bones. Her theatrical roles include Junebug (2005) and the horror film Splinter in 2008.[10][11]
In March 2008, it was announced that Wagner would be the on-field host for the ABC game show Wipeout which premiered June 24, 2008.[12] In April 2011, Wagner announced that she was leaving Wipeout after four seasons to focus on her acting career;[13] she was succeeded by Vanessa Minnillo for the series' fifth season.[14] In late August 2012, it was announced that Wagner would return as the co-host of Wipeout for its sixth season,[15] a role she continued throughout the rest of the series' run.
In June 2011, Wagner appeared on the series Teen Wolf airing on MTV. In 2013, Wagner appeared on Rhett and Link's third episode of their YouTube series The Mythical Show;[16] this was in response to an episode of their talk show Good Mythical Morning, where they mentioned they had gone to college with a girl who had caught their interest, but never had the courage to talk to, who was revealed to be Wagner.[17]
In 2015, Wagner was tapped to host the original series Handcrafted America on INSP;[18] the series began its third season in August 2017.[19] Wagner appeared in the Canadian film Braven (2018).[20][21]
Since 2015, she has appeared in Hallmark Channel made-for-television films,[22] including playing Amy Winslow on the Mystery 101 movie series on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel in 2019. Since December 2021, Wagner has appeared in Great American Family made-for-television films, including A Merry Christmas Wish which premiered in December 2022.[23]
In 2023, Wagner appeared as a main cast member, playing CIA operative Bobby, in the first season of Taylor Sheridan's Special Ops: Lioness series.[24]
Personal life
editIn April 2017, Wagner married Canadian former minor league (including AHL, CHL) ice hockey player[25] David Lemanowicz, after they had announced their engagement earlier in 2016.[26][27] In April 2020, Wagner gave birth to a daughter.[4] A second daughter was born in August 2021.[28]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Junebug | Millicent (Friend at shower) | |
| 2006 | Shifted | Rachel | |
| 2008 | Splinter | Polly Watt | |
| 2014 | Road to Paloma | Sandy | |
| 2016 | Super Novas | Judy | |
| 2018 | Braven | Stephanie Braven |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Punk'd | Field Agent | 6 episodes |
| 2004 | Monk | Crystal Smith | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month" |
| 2004 | Dr. Vegas | Roxanne | Episodes: "Dead Man, Live Bet", "All In" |
| 2004 | Quintuplets | Cammie | Episode: "Thanksgiving Day Charade" |
| 2006 | Blade: The Series | Krista Starr | Main role |
| 2007–2008 | Stargate Atlantis | Larrin | Episodes: "Travelers", "Be All My Sins Remember'd" |
| 2008 | Bones | Holly Markwell | Episode: "The Man in the Outhouse" |
| 2008–2011, 2013–2014 |
Wipeout | Herself | Co-host (seasons 1–4, 6–7) |
| 2009 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Episode: "Round Ten: Final Results" |
| 2011 | Inside the Vault | Herself | Co-host[29] |
| 2011, 2014, 2017 | Teen Wolf | Kate Argent | Recurring role (seasons 1, 4); guest role (seasons 3, 6); 20 episodes[30] |
| 2015 | Autumn Dreams | Annie Hancock | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2015 | Christmas in the Smokies | Trish Greene | Television film[31] |
| 2015–2017 | Handcrafted America | Herself | Host |
| 2016 | Christmas Cookies | Hannah Harper | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2017 | A Harvest Wedding | Sarah Bloom | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2017 | Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle | Maggie Wright | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) |
| 2017 | Hell's Kitchen | Herself | Guest diner and Shane's Inspiration contributor; episode: "It's All Gravy" |
| 2018 | Pearl In Paradise | Alex Anderson | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2018 | Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa | Lisa | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2019 | Mystery 101 | Amy Winslow | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2019 | Mystery 101: Playing Dead | Amy Winslow | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2019 | Mystery 101: Words Can Kill | Amy Winslow | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2019 | Mystery 101: Dead Talk | Amy Winslow | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2019 | Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses | Abbey | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2019 | Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy | Lisa | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2019 | The Legend of 5 Mile Cave | Susan Tilwicky | Television film (INSP)[32] |
| 2020 | Hearts of Winter | Bethany | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2020 | Mystery 101: An Education in Murder | Amy Winslow | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2020 | The Angel Tree | Rebecca McBride | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2021 | Mystery 101: Killer Timing | Amy Winslow | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2021 | Mystery 101: Deadly History | Amy Winslow | Television film (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) |
| 2021 | A Christmas Miracle for Daisy | Whitney Alder | Television film (GAC Family) |
| 2022 | A Merry Christmas Wish | Janie Collins | Television film (GAC Family) |
| 2023–present | Special Ops: Lioness | Bobby | Main role |
| 2023 | Bringing Christmas Home | Caroline Upton | Television film (GAC Family)[33] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Jill Wagner – Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "Jill Wagner - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ "Jillwagner on Instagram: "Thank you all so much for the wonderful birthday love today . As I look out over my 41 years on this earth , I thought my 20's were my best ... boy was I wrong . I am just getting started . #thebestisyettocome"". Instagram. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Pasquini, Maria; Warner, Kara (April 20, 2020). "Hallmark Star Jill Wagner Welcomes Daughter Army Gray — Why She Wanted a 'Patriotic Name'". People.
- ^ a b c Lopez, Robert (September 11, 2009). "'Wipeout' co-host Jill Wagner likes going full steam ahead". News & Record. Greensboro, NC. Archived from the original on September 14, 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2009.
- ^ "Jill Wagner". FHM. Retrieved June 28, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Barbizon Modeling and Acting School Alumni". barbizonmodeling.com.
- ^ "FreeJose.com". Maxim Magazine Hot 100 Women of 2004. Archived from the original on May 12, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
- ^ Flynn, Gillian (July 19, 2006). "Blade: The Series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ Anderson, John (October 24, 2008). "Review: 'Splinter'". Variety. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "Interview with Jill Wagner, Blade the Series". flickdirect.com. September 20, 2006. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "ABC Announces Its Summer Schedule with the Premiere of Eight Original Series" (Press release). ABC. March 31, 2008. Retrieved January 14, 2017 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Hibbard, James (April 12, 2011). "'Wipeout' host leaving show". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ Hibbard, James (June 16, 2011). "'Wipeout' renewed for fifth season". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
ABC announced that Wipeout is coming back for a fifth season, but with a twist — Vanessa Minnillo will be the new co-host, replacing Jill Wagner.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 29, 2012). "ABC Picks Up 'Wipeout' For a Sixth Season, Jill Wagner To Return As Co-Host". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "The Mythical Show Ep 3 (Kat Von D & Wipeout Host Jill Wagner)". Archived from the original on December 2, 2016 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "How to Talk to Girls". Good Mythical Morning. Youtube.com. January 17, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ "Jill Wagner to Host INSP's Original Television Series HANDCRAFTED AMERICA". Broadway World. February 4, 2016.
- ^ "Handcrafted America | An INSP Original Series | Hosted by Jill Wagner". insp.com. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 17, 2015). "Stephen Lang Joins Jason Momoa in Action Movie 'Braven' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "Action thriller 'Braven's first thriller trailer released". The International News. January 6, 2018.
- ^ "Actress becoming a Hallmark veteran". The Journal Gazette. December 10, 2017.
- ^ Wang, K.L. Connie (December 1, 2022). "The Complete List of Hallmark Channel Stars Who've Moved to Great American Family, Including Candace Cameron Bure!". Parade. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ Crosbie, Eve (July 23, 2023). "Here's the cast of Taylor Sheridan's latest Paramount+ drama 'Special Ops: Lioness' and who they're playing". Business Insider. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "David Lemanowicz". The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ Rapp, Ilana (October 19, 2016). "Jill Wagner Brings Heart, Art and So-Much-More to Her Award-Winning Show Handcrafted America". HuffPost.
- ^ Hval, Cindy (September 27, 2017). "Spokane artisans featured in upcoming episodes of 'Hancrafted America'". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington.
- ^ Cardoza, Riley (August 31, 2021). "Back-to-Back Babies! Jill Wagner and David Lemanowicz Welcome 2nd Child". Us.
- ^ "GM Launches Inside the Vault TV Series". Autoevolution.com. February 1, 2011.
- ^ "Kate Argent returns in new Teen Wolf trailer". Entertainment Weekly. July 27, 2017.
- ^ "'Christmas in the Smokies' premieres Sunday on INSP". Daily Herald. November 28, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Clodfelter, Tim (June 9, 2019). "TV Tidbits: Winston-Salem native stars in her first Western". News & Record. Greensboro, North Carolina. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "Bringing Christmas Home".
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