Jill Suzanne Wagner is an American actress and television personality known for her roles in various television series and made-for-television films. She was born on January 13, 1979, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is currently 44 years old. Wagner attended North Carolina State University and graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in business management.
In her early life, Jill was raised primarily by her father, David Wagner, who served as a U.S. Marine, and her grandmother. She attended Ledford Senior High School in Wallburg, North Carolina, and during her teenage years, she received training at Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Raleigh.
After completing her education, Jill pursued a career in entertainment and moved to California in 2003. She gained recognition as a cast member on the MTV series Punk’d, participating in several sketches. Her popularity soared when she was ranked #90 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2004 and featured in the July 2006 issue of American FHM magazine.
Jill’s acting career took off when she co-starred in the Spike TV television series Blade: The Series as Krista Starr in 2006. She also appeared in various television series such as Monk, Dr. Vegas, Quintuplets, Bones, and Stargate Atlantis.
In March 2008, Jill became the on-field host for the ABC game show Wipeout, a role she held until 2014. After four seasons, she decided to focus on her acting career and left the show, but later returned for the series’ sixth season.
Besides her television work, Jill has starred in several made-for-television films for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Her notable roles include Amy Winslow in the Mystery 101 movie series and other Hallmark films like A Harvest Wedding, Pearl In Paradise, and Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa.
In her personal life, Jill Wagner married Canadian former minor league ice hockey player David Lemanowicz in April 2017, following their engagement in 2016. The couple has two daughters together, the first born in April 2020, and the second in August 2021.
Jill’s career continues to thrive with her appearances in Hallmark Channel movies and other television projects. Her fans can look forward to seeing her in the upcoming series “Special Ops: Lioness,” where she will play the main role of Bobby. Jill Suzanne Wagner remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, showcasing her talents as an actress and television personality.