Jennifer Tilly | Born: 1963

Aside from being a world-renowned Academy Award nominee, Jennifer Tilly is also a big name in the world of poker. A native of Los Angeles, Tilly first appeared on television in 1983 in the series Oh Madeline with a relatively minor credit role. In the following year, she debuted in the film No Small Affair, which gave her a reputation as a formidable actress. Subsequently, she appeared in well-received television shows such as Hill Street Blues, Cheers,  and Frasier. Despite these minor appearances, her eventual breakthrough was in Woody Allen’s masterpiece, Bullets over Broadway, which secured her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Now 63 years old, Jennifer Tilly has had a stellar career. Apart from acting, Tilly is also a competent poker enthusiast who was able to secure the top spot in the World Series of Poker in Texas in 2005.