Carly Jibson (born 1984) is an American actress, singer and writer.[1][2] She is best known for her role in the Broadway musical Hairspray as Tracy Turnblad.[3] She also starred in the TV series The Guest Book and One Mississippi.[4]
Carly Jibson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, writer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Life and career edit
Jibson was raised in Michigan. She dropped out of Mona Shores High School in 2002, after which she moved to New York City.[5] She originated the role of Tracy Turnblad in the first national touring production of Hairspray. In 2003–6, she took on the same role in the Broadway production of Hairspray.[6] In 2006, she appeared as Baby Manicotti in Andrew Lippa's Asphalt Beach.[7] In 2008, she originated the role of Pepper Walker in the musical Cry-Baby on Broadway.[8] She released her debut recording, Best of me, in 2011.[9]
In 2017, Jibson was cast as Desiree in the Amazon Video original comedy series One Mississippi and on the TBS comedy seriesThe Guest Book as Vivian.[10]
Filmography edit
Theatre edit
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2005 | Hairspray | Tracy Turnblad | |
| 2006-2007 | Asphalt Beach | Baby Manicotti | |
| 2008 | Cry-Baby | Pepper Walker | |
| 2009 | Fat Camp (musical) | Daphne Daluca | |
| 2010 | Johnny Baseball | Patty | |
| 2011-2012 | Fat Camp (Off Broadway) | Daphne Daluca | |
| 2014 | Scream (musical) | Narrator |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Los Feliz, 90027 | Diamond Delano | 1 Episode |
| 2017 | One Mississippi | Desiree | 5 Episodes |
| 2017-2018 | The Guest Book | Vivian | 19 Episodes |
| 2019 | Atypical | Josie | 1 Episode |
| 2020 | The Funny Dance Show | Herself | 1 Episode |
Discography edit
- Dreaming Wide Awake (2007)
- Best of Me (2011)
- Cry Baby (2015)
References edit
- ^ "'The Guest Book': Carly Jibson To Return In Season 2 Of TBS Anthology Comedy; Eddie Steeples Upped To Series Regular". deadline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Actress takes heavy duty in stride". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Carly Jibson to Depart Broadway's Hairspray on May 29". broadway.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Carly Jibson gets candid about her role as the hottie Vivian in 'The Guest Book'". meaww.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Extra Iddings: West Michigan native Carly Jibson headed for off-Broadway show". mlive.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Hairspray US Tour Original Cast". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Bad girls go musical in comic 'Asphalt Beach'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "THEATER REVIEW - 'CRY-BABY'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "5 Things You Didn't Know About Carly Jibson". tvovermind.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "'One Mississippi': Sheryl Lee Ralph & Carly Jibson Set To Recur In Season 2". deadline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
