Alison Bartlett

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.0782

Gender

Female

Birthday

14-Jul-1971

Age

(55 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Alison Bartlett O'Reilly
  • Alison Bartlett
  • Alison Bartlett-O'Reilly
  • Alison O'Reilly

Alison Bartlett

Biography

Alison Bartlett O'Reilly (born July 14, 1971) is a New York-based actress who has portrayed Gina Jefferson on Sesame Street since 1987, and has reprised the role in various related specials, direct-to-video productions, and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Bartlett began her career as a child actress, appearing at the age of 12 as Joanne in the 1984 stage production of Landscape of The Body, co-starring Dann Florek and directed by Gary Sinise. Other stage credits include the role of Donna in the Broadway show Hurly Burly from 1985, and Off Broadway in Jersey City (1990). In September 1985, her agent presented her with a "day player role" of Gina, one of Gordon's science students. Despite "warm feelings towards the show", she passed on the part, having been convinced she'd permanently maintain her tough girl typecasting; a rejection from Sesame Street would "sting too much", and destroy its place in her mind. Her agent urged her into an audition, and she credits show director Jon Stone for seeing past her self-depreciation. In 1991, she starred in the ABC After-School Special It's Only Rock and Roll, where she met her husband to be, writer/director Harry O'Reilly; at this point, she began receiving credit on Sesame Street under her married name, Alison Bartlett O'Reilly. She also guest starred on NYPD Blue in 1995. Taking time off to have three children, O'Reilly's work was primarily limited to Sesame Street. However, in 2002, she began actively seeking other roles. In addition to appearing in the 2003 independent film Crooked Lines (directed by her husband), the actress began appearing in a variety of roles in different TV crime dramas, including the short-lived FOX series The Jury, various episodes of the Law & Order franchise, and a two episode stint on HBO's The Sopranos as Gwen McIntyre, a maternal woman who has fallen in love with an ex-con (Steve Buscemi's Tony Blundatto). In 2006, she appeared in several episodes of the FX show Rescue Me as Deb Stackhouse, the wife of a firefighter injured in a fire.


Credits

Karaoke! Karaoke! (2013) Character: Mom
A man tries to avoid his problems whilst on a night out in a karaoke bar.
Crooked Lines Crooked Lines (2003) Character: Andrea
Johnny, Chris, Sal, and Joe are four petty crooks thrown together for the job of a lifetime. $1 million in mob money being held at a delicatessen for pick-up seems like an easy score until the bumbling quartet collaborate to mess the whole thing up. Suddenly the Brooklyn mafia and police are on their trail and the fool proof plan now looks like a death trap.
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke (2003) Character: Gina
Get ready for a musical Sesame Street Muppet ® extravaganza! Something’s in the air on Sesame Street that makes everyone want to sing! Elmo and Rosita break into song when they have a playdate, but can’t find each other! Won’t "Somebody Come and Play?" The music goes on into the night when Sesame Street stays up late to sing more songs - karaoke style. Kids of all ages can sing and dance along to renditions of such Sesame Street favorites as "ABC-DEF-GHI," "You Say Hola," "Ladybug Picnic," "New Way to Walk," "Let’s Go Driving," and "People in Your Neighborhood." And the beat goes on - even with forgotten lyrics, stage fright and a broken karaoke machine! Featuring special guest performance clips by Gloria Estefan, Destiny’s Child and Ben Stiller!
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Doctor Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Doctor (2005) Character: Gina
Join Elmo on his first trip to the doctor's office! This fun-filled video will help preschoolers learn that going to the doctor can be fun!
Sesame Street: Ready for School! Sesame Street: Ready for School! (2007) Character: N/A
It's time to get ready for school! Gabi and Miles are graduating from high school, and they share their favorite school memories with Elmo.
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales (2009) Character: N/A
The Knights of Sesame Street are on a quest! Sir Elmo, Sir Abby, and Sir Telly discover a Yogurt-Eating Yodeling Yak when they go on a quest to find things that start with the letter Y. The magical adventures continue when the Shoe Fairy (Neil Patrick Harris) appears and shows Abby and Telly that there are shoes for everyone and everything. But can he find the perfect pair of shoes for Telly? Plus, join Cookie Monster as he discovers the perils of having the "cookie touch!"
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012) Character: Gina
When Max the Magician (guest star Will Arnett) comes to Sesame Street, Elmo and his friends are excited for a fun magic show! Max makes a scarf appear and cards disappear and Elmo, Big Bird and Rosita are amazed, but Chris points out what Max is really doing is subtraction and addition. This story highlights these math areas and is followed by the rest of a full hour episode complete with additional math and number films as well as favorite segments such as Elmo's World, Murray Had A Little Lamb and The Adventures of Bert and Ernie. Enjoy another full hour of a second math centric story "Hat Day" where Elmo and Zoe have a contest to see who can wear the most hats! Elmo and Zoe must count, estimate and even count by fives. This second story is also followed by the rest of a full hour episode including the spoof "30 Rocks" which has a counting theme. Elmo's World Hats and the classic Pinball Number Count series are bonus extras!
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015) Character: Gina
Come Play with Elmo! Everyone's favorite furry red friend is joined by all kinds of kids to play Elmo Says, Red Light Green Light, Freeze Dance, Pat-a-cake and more. OK Go mix primary colors into a rainbow and Taye Diggs helps Elmo pretend in this playful special featuring singing, dancing, and learning!
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth (1997) Character: Gina
Telly feels left out when all the other kids at Gina's day care are going to the circus and lies that his uncle is a ringmaster. After Gina reads the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," Elmo has a dream of the story where the boy learns his lesson. When Telly's uncle (Dennis Quaid) drops in for a surprise visit, Telly admits the truth.
Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma' Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma' (1998) Character: Gina Jefferson
There's a new Muppet on the block named Dani who suffers from Asthma. With the help of Luis, they both teach Elmo and Rosita about childhood Asthma through example and music.
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures (2011) Character: N/A
These words are wild! Join your Sesame Street friends and some very special guests for some outdoor adventures on Sesame Street full of rich vocabulary about the environment around us.
Right to Kill? Right to Kill? (1985) Character: Candy
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
Corn Corn (2004) Character: Sara Jameson
A woman returns home to have a baby and witnesses an environmental accident involving genetically modified crop of corn. Doubted by the community, she questions her own sanity as she tries to discover what's happening.
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010) Character: Gina (uncredited) (archive footage)
A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993) Character: Gina Jefferson
It's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News Network provide special reports showing us the New Year's customs and celebrations.
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! (2005) Character: Gina Jefferson
Big Bird may not be able to fly, but he can sing. He joins Snuffy to spend some time looking through Bird's scrapbook and all the reminiscing leads to some singing. Big Bird croons some of the old classics, including "ABCDEFG," "I just adore four," and "What's Your Name." Snuffy joins him on a few tunes
Marty Supreme Marty Supreme (2025) Character: Rockwell Receptionist Voice (voice)
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
Sesame Street: Friends to the Rescue Sesame Street: Friends to the Rescue (2010) Character: Gina
There's a hurricane headed toward Sesame Street! When weatherman Al Roker issues a weather warning for Sesame Street, the neighborhood prepares for the big storm.
Sick Girl Sick Girl (2006) Character: Wife
A shy entomologist named Ida—whose girlfriend has left her, due to her interest in insects—develops a crush on a strange girl, Misty. After Ida receives a mysterious insect in the mail, the two women spend the night together, and Ida awakens to find that Misty has stumbled upon her insect collection and has a great interest in them herself.
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996) Character: Gina
Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon (2025) Character: Self
STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON is a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano — known to millions as “Maria” from SESAME STREET. The film follows Sonia’s remarkable journey, from a young girl in the South Bronx finding refuge in television, to becoming the first Latina on American TV in a regular role, through 44 years on screen on SESAME STREET, and now as a creator of ALMA'S WAY. Featuring interviews with luminaries, original animation, and scripted scenes that blend humor and heart, this inspirational documentary invites viewers to learn once again from this beloved icon.
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) Character: Gina
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) Character: Gina
Come one, come all for Sesame Street's 35th anniversary musical gathering! Is there one song the whole world can sing together? Find out when Super Grover embarks on an outrageous mission. There's musical mayhem when Oscar the Grouch gets a song stuck in Big Bird's head and our yellow-feathered friend begins his own search for someone to help him name that tune.
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby (2003) Character: Gina Gefferson
Everyone knows the story of The Three Bears, so what happens when Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear are expecting a new cub in the family? They become four!
The History of Sound The History of Sound (2025) Character: Samantha
In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song-collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) Character: Gina (archive footage)
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993) Character: Gina Jefferson
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration is a special produced for the beloved series' 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes.
The Innkeepers The Innkeepers (2012) Character: Angry Mom
During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay.
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988) Character: Gina
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!
Materialists Materialists (2025) Character: Jaime
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! (2004) Character: Gina
Elmo's World celebrates 35 years of Sesame Street. Elmo wants to know more about the street he lives on, so Grover takes him on a trip back in time to see what Sesame Street was like before Elmo was born.
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019) Character: Gina
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.
It's Only Rock & Roll It's Only Rock & Roll (1991) Character: Halle Angelisi
Teenage girl finds her song lyrics being scrutinized when some people find them too suggestive.
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! (1990) Character: Gina Jefferson
Rock & Roll! is a Sesame Street video compilation released by Random House in 1990 in the "Sesame Songs Home Video" series. It was hosted by Jackman Wolf, who played various rock & roll songs from Sesame Street on his Sesame Street Rock & Roll Request Show.
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 (1989) Character: Self – Gina
This one-hour special marks the 20th anniversary of Sesame Street, the ground-breaking educational children's series that has taught numbers and the alphabet, along with social and cultural concepts, to generations of preschoolers.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play (1999) Character: Gina (archive footage)
Elmo's back in Grouchland to sing some of his favorite songs with his new friend Grizzy. There's just one problem - Grouches aren't supposed to cooperate, so Grizzy won't sing along!
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) Character: Gina
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
Jim Henson Idea Man Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) Character: Self (archive footage)
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time (2006) Character: Gina
Join Elmo as he reminisces about his potty training journey and guides viewers as they embark on theirs. Elmo and his Sesame friends give helpful, confidence-building tips and encourage kids to listen to their bodies. Dance, sing and laugh along as kids learn healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Potty training can be fun! Create a positive potty time experience for your child with Elmo, Baby Bear, Grover, and other Sesame Street friends with Elmo's Potty Time! This amusing and song-filled DVD teaches children that everyone - mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, and even monsters - has to learn how to use the potty. Your child will learn that accidents are okay and that it takes time and practice before he can use the potty on his own. So dance, sing, and laugh as your child learns confidence-building skills and helpful healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
Submission Submission (2018) Character: Angela's Mother
A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.



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