Quick Facts
Born:
1943-05-31
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
81 Total Roles
Sharon Gless
Acting
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Biography
Sharon Gless (born May 31, 1943) is an American actress known for her iconic TV roles, including Sgt. Christine Cagney in Cagney & Lacey, Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk, and Madeline Westen in Burn Notice. She has won two Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards for her performances. Gless began her career as a secretary before transitioning to acting and has also appeared in stage productions like Misery and The Vagina Monologues.
Known For
The Gifted
Ellen Strucker
Station 19
Dottie
The Exorcist
Chris MacNeil
Burn Notice
Madeline Westen
Queer As Folk
Debbie Novotny
Nip/Tuck
Colleen Rose
Rizzoli & Isles
Inmate
Airport 1975
Sharon
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fast Charlie MOVIE | Mavis |
| 2023 | Show Her the Money MOVIE | Herself |
| 2018 | Betty White: First Lady of Television MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | United We Fan MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Station 19 TV | Dottie |
| 2017 | The Gifted TV | Ellen Strucker |
| 2016 | The Exorcist TV | Chris MacNeil |
| 2013 | Inequality for All MOVIE | Christine Cagney (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Once Fallen MOVIE | Sue |
| 2010 | Rizzoli & Isles TV | Inmate |