Hillary Hickam was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma but grew up in Dallas, TX. She is an actress and veterinarian, known for her work in Tif (2017), Death-Defying Acts (2005), and her recurring role on the hit children's television series, Gerbert (1989).

After taking a short break from acting to travel the world saving animals as a veterinarian, Hillary is back and now resides in Hollywood, California.