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Sharon Gless

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Sharon Gless

Born May 31, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, USA31 films

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.

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Fast Charlie posterFirst watchFast Charlie20236.2as MavisWhen his aging mob boss is whacked, Charlie Swift, a loyal friend and hired gun, will stop at nothing to destroy the upcoming crew that took him out.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Airport 1975 poster5.8Airport 19751974The Star Chamber poster6.0The Star Chamber1983

Filmography

31 films as actor
  1. TBAInside the Oasis: The Story of South Florida's Gay Mecca
  2. 2023Fast CharlieMavis
  3. 2010Once FallenSue
  4. 2009Hannah FreeOlder Hannah
  5. 2000Bring Him Home
  6. 1998The Girl Next DoorDr. Gayle Bennett
  7. 1996Cagney & Lacey: True ConvictionsChristine Cagney
  8. 1995Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass CeilingChristine Cagney
  9. 1995Cagney & Lacey: Together AgainChristine Cagney
  10. 1994Cagney & Lacey: The ReturnChristine Cagney
  11. 1994Separated by MurderBetty Gay Wilson / Holly Faye Walker / Peggy Joy Lowe / Lily Mae Stokely
  12. 1992Honor Thy MotherBonnie Von Stein
  13. 1989The Outside WomanJoyce Mattox
  14. 1985Letting GoKate
  15. 1984The Sky's No LimitJoanna Douglas
  16. 1983Hobson's ChoiceMaggie Hobson
  17. 1983The Star ChamberEmily Hardin
  18. 1982The Magic StatuePenny Alston
  19. 1981The Miracle of Kathy MillerBarbara Miller
  20. 1980Revenge of the Stepford WivesKaye Foster
  21. 1980The Scarlett O'Hara WarCarole Lombard
  22. 1980The Kids Who Knew Too MuchKaren Goldner
  23. 1980Hardhat & LegsPatricia Botsford
  24. 1978The Crash of Flight 401Lesley Fuller
  25. 1978The IslanderShauna Cooke
  26. 1976The Flying MisfitsNurse 1st Lt.
  27. 1975SwitchMaggie Philbin
  28. 1974Airport 1975Sharon
  29. 1973My Darling Daughters' AnniversaryJennifer
  30. 1973Bonnie's KidsSharon - Waitress
  31. 1972All My Darling DaughtersJennifer