Fran Gillespie
ActingAbout Fran Gillespie
Fran Gillespie is a former writer and writing supervisor for Saturday Night Live. She was named as writing supervisor in 2017, and overall wrote for the show from 2015 until 2021. Originally from Chicago, Gillespie moved to New York City to attend NYU. She earned a degree in English and Spanish. In 2004 (while still at NYU), she began performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade. Since then, she’s performed with improv groups including The Faculty, Only in LA, The Law Firm, Diamond Lion, Bangs, Tantrum, Asssscat 3000, Stone Cold Fox, Onassis, Gorilla Gorilla, Slow Burn, Sketchcram, and The Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. She’s toured with the UCB TourCo, and even taught at UCB. She was hired from UCB to SNL, alongside fellow UCB castmates Sudi Green and Will Stephen for season 41 at Saturday Night Live (both Green and herself left SNL in 2021, though Green returned for the first-half of Season 50 in 2024). Aside from her writing and improv skills, she’s also appeared as a guest on multiple television shows, including Big Mouth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Love, The Good Place, Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Untitled Web Series That Morgan Evans Is Doing for MTV, Kroll Show, Two Guys Named Josh, and The Birthday Boys.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fran Gillespie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Fran Gillespie's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fran Gillespie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Other People, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Fran Gillespie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fran Gillespie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fran Gillespie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Lane Woods Finds Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Other People | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
Fran Gillespie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fran Gillespie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fran Gillespie is "Other People" with a rating of 6.3/10.
How many movies has Fran Gillespie acted in?
Fran Gillespie has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.