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Jill Whelan

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The George family had it all -- a beautiful home, the newest cars, and a tree full of presents every year for Christmas. The only thing they were missing was...each other. When the father, David (Kevin Sizemore), loses his high-paying job, the Georges soon begin losing all the finer things they had become accustomed to, including their home. All seems lost until an act of kindness by David leads to an act of kindness provided in return. An eccentric Christmas tree farmer, Henry Banks (Terry Kiser), befriends the family and welcomes them to stay with him indefinitely at his farm house. On the farm, without the distractions of material goods, the family grows closer. They learn that no amount of money or fancy clothes can replace the closeness and love of family. "A Christmas Tree Miracle" reminds us that in the holiday season, the best gifts in life are the simple ones and, miracles do happen, if you believe.
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Jill Whelan was born on 29 September 1966 in Oakland, California, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Love Boat (1977), Airplane! (1980) and CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984). She has been married to Jeff Knapple since 30 September 2017. She was previously married to Michael Chaykowsky and Brad St. John.
BornSeptember 29, 1966
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BornSeptember 29, 1966
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
    The Love Boat
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Vicki Stubing
    Airplane! (1980)
    Airplane!
    7.7
    • Lisa Davis
    • 1980
    CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
    CBS Schoolbreak Special
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mary Pat
    Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Thomas Mikal Ford, and Carl Anthony Payne II in Martin (1992)
    Martin
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Vicki Stubing

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Tampa Bay Podcast Archive (2022)
      Tampa Bay Podcast Archive
      Podcast Series
      • 2025
    • The Girl in the Pool (2024)
      The Girl in the Pool
      4.2
      • Susan
      • 2024
    • Still Here Hollywood Podcast (2024)
      Still Here Hollywood Podcast
      7.1
      Podcast Series
      • Jill Whelan
      • 2024
    • Jill Whelan and Leah Stanko Mangum in Empty Nesters Show with Jill Whelan and Leah Mangum (2024)
      Empty Nesters Show with Jill Whelan and Leah Mangum
      TV Series
      • 2024
    • Jeanne Tripplehorn and Ray McKinnon in Exeter (2018)
      Exeter
      8.4
      Podcast Series
      • Mrs. Haney (voice)
      • 2023
    • Connor Trinneer and Jill Whelan in Jon Hamm (2021)
      Jon Hamm
      Short
      • Coach Marissa
      • 2021
    • J.P. Manoux, Carolyn Hennesy, Jonathan Mangum, Brian Phelps, Jill Whelan, Leah Stanko Mangum, Angeline-Rose Troy, and Chase Mangum in Take It from the Top (2017)
      Take It from the Top
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Jill
      • 2017
    • Mark Hamill in Criminal Minds (2005)
      Criminal Minds
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Principal Vicki Dahl
      • 2016
    • Anna Hutchison, Karissa Lee Staples, and Rhys Ward in Wrong Swipe (2016)
      Wrong Swipe
      4.9
      • Jill
      • 2016
    • Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013)
      Real Husbands of Hollywood
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Karen
      • 2015
    • Heather Tom, Thorsten Kaye, and Katherine Kelly Lang in The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
      The Bold and the Beautiful
      3.5
      TV Series
      • Diane
      • 2015
    • A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013)
      A Christmas Tree Miracle
      6.6
      • Cindy Cruthers
      • 2013
    • Dee Bradley Baker, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Vincent Martella in Phineas and Ferb (2007)
      Phineas and Ferb
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Waitress
      • Woman at Monitor
      • Cheryl (voice)
      • 2013
    • 6 Degrees of Hell (2012)
      6 Degrees of Hell
      2.6
      • Jill Hudson
      • 2012
    • Looking For (2009)
      Looking For
      6.4
      Short
      • Sally Jones
      • 2009

    Writer

    • J.P. Manoux, Carolyn Hennesy, Jonathan Mangum, Brian Phelps, Jill Whelan, Leah Stanko Mangum, Angeline-Rose Troy, and Chase Mangum in Take It from the Top (2017)
      Take It from the Top
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2017

    Producer

    • J.P. Manoux, Carolyn Hennesy, Jonathan Mangum, Brian Phelps, Jill Whelan, Leah Stanko Mangum, Angeline-Rose Troy, and Chase Mangum in Take It from the Top (2017)
      Take It from the Top
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2017

    Verified affiliations

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    SAG-AFTRA

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    Demo Reel 2:41
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    Trailer
    Trailer 1:58
    Trailer
    DVD Version
    Trailer 1:21
    DVD Version
    6 Degrees of Hell
    Trailer 1:22
    6 Degrees of Hell

    Personal details

    • Official sites
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    • Height
      • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
    • Born
      • September 29, 1966
      • Oakland, California, USA
    • Spouses
        Jeff KnappleSeptember 30, 2017 - present
    • Children
        Harrison St. John
    • Parents
        Charles Whelan
    • Relatives
      • Nancy Whelan(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Co-hosted a Ronco Showtime Rotisserie infomercial, with Ronco founder Ron Popeil (Dec 2001). TV infomercial for Ronco Showtime Rotisserie (2001).
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

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      Seen on informercials for Ron Popeil's RONCO Rotisserie -- i.e. "Set it and forget it!".

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