Jill Jacobson Height, Age, Death, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Death Cause: Prolonged Illness

Marital Status: Divorced

Age: 70 Years

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Jill Harriet Jacobson
Other Name	Jilly Jacobson
Nickname	Jilly
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Medium Brown
Career
Debut	Film: Nurse Sherri (1977) as 'Sherri Martin'
Last Project(s)	Film: Reality Queen! (2020) as 'Lucy Logo' TV: Etheria (2020) as a bartender (Tubi)
Award	2014: Best Supporting Actress award for the film 'Last Look' at the Scare-A-Con Film Festival
Personal Life
Date of Birth	21 May 1954 (Friday)
Birthplace	Beaumont, Texas, USA
Date of Death	8 December 2024
Place of Death	Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Culver City, California
Age (at the time of death)	70 Years
Death Cause	Prolonged Illness
Zodiac sign	Taurus
Signature
Nationality	American
Hometown	Beaumont
College/University	University of Texas, Austin
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film (RTF)/ Performance
Religion	Judaism
Hobbies	Dancing, Yoga, Swimming
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)	Divorced
Marriage Date	Second Marriage: 21 February 2001
Family
Husband/Spouse	First Husband: Greg Strangis (executive producer) (divorced) Second Husband: Paul Dorman (singer, songwriter) (m. 2001; div. 2016)
Children	Son(s)- 3 Daughter- None
Parents	Father- Harry Jacobson (doctor) Mother- Carol Toplitz Jacobson Hornstein

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jill Jacobson

After graduating from the University of Texas in Austin, she moved to Los Angeles and began working in films.

In 1982, Jill played the role of ‘Sophia Theodore’ in a television film titled ‘Not Just Another Affair.’
Jill Jacobson as ‘Sophia Theodore’ in a still from the television film ‘Not Just Another Affair’ (1982)

She appeared in many other television films such as ‘Forbidden Love’ (1982), ‘Policewoman Centerfold’ (1983), ‘Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders’ (1989), and ‘Front of the Class’ (2008).
A poster of the television film ‘Policewoman Centerfold’ (1983)

Jill also worked in many television series. Her work as ‘Erin Jones’ in CBS’ soap opera ‘Falcon Crest’ (1985-1987) was highly appreciated by viewers.
Jill Jacobson as ‘Erin Jones’ in a still from the television series ‘Falcon Crest’ (1985-1987)

She appeared as ‘Sybil’ in the television series ‘My Sister Sam’ (1988), which aired on CBS.
A poster of the television series ‘My Sister Sam’

In 1989, Jill played the role of ‘Vanessa’ in a science fiction television series titled ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ (TNG).
Jill Jacobson as ‘Vanessa’ in a still from the television series ‘Star Trek The Next Generation’ (TNG)

In 1996, she appeared as ‘Aroya’ in ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ (DS9).
Jill Jacobson as ‘Aroya’ in a still from the television series ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ (DS9)

Jill Jacobson first married executive producer Greg Strangis but later divorced him. In 2001, she married singer and songwriter Paul Dorman, but after separating in 2014, she filed for divorce, which was finalised in 2016.

Jill worked in many other television series including Lifetime’s ‘Strong Medicine’ (2001), CBS’ ‘Ghost Whisperer’ (2006), ABC’s ‘Castle’ (2014), and ‘The Fix’ (2019).
A poster of the television series ‘Strong Medicine’ (2001)

In 2005, she worked as both an actor and executive producer for a film titled ‘The Circle.’
Jill Jacobson in the film ‘The Circle’ (2005)

Jill appeared in a few short films such as Barbara in ‘Welcome Home’ (2010), a wife in ‘The Perfect Marriage’ (2012), a hotel clerk in ‘Hotel Vernonia’ (2013), a bartender in ‘You Me & Her’ (2014), Jill in ‘Boredom’ (2015) and Chlorine’s mom in ‘Sad Girl: Chlorine (2019).
Jill Jacobson as ‘Jill’ in a still from the short film ‘Boredom’ (2015)

In 2014, Jill appeared as a writer in a short film titled ‘Mic Whore.’ She also worked as an executive producer for the film.
Jill Jacobson in a still from the short film ‘Mic Whore’ (2015)

In 2015, she lent her voice to the character Marina’s mother in the animated film ‘The Incredible Story of The Stone Boy.’
A poster of the animated film ‘The Incredible Story of The Stone Boy’ (2015)

In September 2024, Jill revealed that she had been battling esophageal cancer for 2.5 years.

Jill Jacobson was an avid animal lover and had two pet dogs, Benny and Kowalski.
A picture of Jill Jacobson’s pets, Kowalski (left) and Benny (right)

Jill believed in contributing to the society. She collaborated with many non-profit organisations including the American Cancer Society, where she served as a spokesperson and was once honoured with an award for her volunteer work.

She was a fitness enthusiast and often practised yoga.
Jill Jacobson while practising yoga

Jill Jacobson worked as a host and stand-up comedian for various shows.
Jill Jacobson during a stand-up show

Jill also performed in various theatrical productions such as ‘Death of a Salesman’ at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, ‘Listen to the Duchess’ at St. Genesius Theatre, and ‘No Problem’ at the Pacific Theatre.

On 8 December 2024, Jill passed away due to a prolonged illness at the age of 70 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Culver City, California.