Born in Los Angeles, raised in British Columbia, with Chinese, Irish, and Native American blood in her heritage, and coming from what she has called a "dysfunctional family", Jennifer Ellen Chan was surely destined for an unusual life. 56 years later, Hollywood and poker celebrity Jennifer Tilly has definitely fulfilled that destiny, making a name (and a voice, one can't help adding!) for herself in both worlds, with 30 years in showbiz, 10 years in live tournament poker, an Oscar nomination and a WSOP gold bracelet in her trophy cabinet.

Tilly made her dazzling debut in live tournament poker in 2005. Her very first recorded cash was a first place prize in the WSOP 2005 Ladies Event, when she topped a field of 601 and captured the single most coveted trophy in poker - a WSOP gold bracelet, as well as her biggest cash to date: $158,625. 

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Jennifer Tilly Bio and Poker Profile - Ranking HeroBorn in Los Angeles, raised in British Columbia, with Chinese, Irish, and Native American blood in her heritage, and coming from what she has called a "dysfunctional family", Jennifer Ellen Chan was surely destined for an unusual life. 56 years later, Hollywood and poker celebrity @Jennifer Tilly has definitely fulfilled that destiny, making a name (and a voice, one can't help adding!) for herself in both worlds, with 30 years in showbiz, 10 years in live tournament poker, an Oscar nomination and a WSOP gold bracelet in her trophy cabinet.www.rankinghero.com

Written by Annie RKH
Last update: 26/05/2015

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Born: 09/16/1958