Gail O'Grady

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

13.948

Gender

Female

Birthday

23-Jan-1963

Age

(61 years old)

Place of Birth

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Also Known As
  • NO INFO PROVIDED

Gail O'Grady

Biography

Gail Ann O'Grady (born January 23, 1963), an American actress and producer, is best known for her roles as Donna Abandando on the ABC police drama NYPD Blue, and Helen Pryor on the NBC drama series American Dreams. She is also well known for her lead roles in a number of television movies. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Awards three times. She has been married six times and has 3 children.


Credits

Tricks Tricks (2004) Character: Jane
Laurel, Jane and Candy. We meet them as children, we know them as prostitutes and we come to understand them as women. The town is Chicago and the girls are from all walks of life. This is love at a price.
The House That Jack Built The House That Jack Built (2009) Character: Hannah
The film tells the story of Jack Filice Jr., an heir to a Hollywood Italian-American dynasty. As his father, Jack Sr.(played Tony-award winning Joe Mantegna), lays dying, he asks his only son to preserve the family estate, and to never tear it down. The pact is made, but within a year, the cocky young music producer, demolishes the estate and builds his "party palace". On the night of Jack's house warming party, friends and family party into the early morning, unaware of the "monstrous spirit" who returns to murder them one-by-one, until only his grandson is left to destroy.
Medusa's Child Medusa's Child (1997) Character: Vivian Henry
Fuming over the departure of his wife Vivian and the cutting of his research funding, crazy nuclear scientist Rogers Henry constructs Medusa, a thermonuclear bomb capable of generating a continent-sized electro-magnetic pulse; such EMP could effectively destroy a computer-based society. He dupes Vivian into bringing it to the Pentagon to exact his final revenge on the government, rigging it so it will explode before its count-down if Vivian's pacemaker isn't within fifteen feet of it. Medusa arms itself in the air aboard Scott Nash's 737 cargo plane, and with Hurricane Sigrid about to hit the coast, nobody wants to let them land. Based on the novel by John J. Nance.
Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes (2000) Character: Olivia Wise
Insurance agent Hutch Rimes spends a lot of time at the Sleep Easy Hotel, taking long lurid lunch breaks with a string of sexy secretaries who he hires for their "special talents". Ten years ago, one of his office honeys tried to get him to kill her abusive husband. The plan backfired when the hubby killed her by mistake, got sent up the river, and lucky Hutch made a fortune buying off a piece of his ranch. But now it's trouble time -- there's a stalker in the suburbs who wants Hutch dead. Is it the cold-blooded killer just out of jail, the jealous husband of his latest fling, or another psycho enemy he's made along the way? Steven Weber (Wings), Swoosie Kurts (Sisters) and Gail O'Grady (NYPD Blue) star in this hilariously sinister thriller that proves the worst thing in life can also be the funniest.
Blackout Blackout (1988) Character: Caroline Boyle
A young girl returns to her hometown in search of her father, gradually her childhood memories returns; a childhood with incest and violence.
Living Out Loud Living Out Loud (2009) Character: Emily Marshall
A wife and mother, diagnosed with breast cancer, decides to truly live her life, which has become comfortable and predictable, and the family must adjust.
People Like Us People Like Us (1990) Character: Rebecca Bailey
When a wealthy scriptwriter and socialite's daughter is murdered, he feels let down by the courts, and so decides to use his powerful position to enable his own form of justice.
The Sure Hand of God The Sure Hand of God (2004) Character: Molly Bowser
A struggling widow vows to save her teenage daughter from a life of hardship by snaring her a wealthy husband.
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal (1995) Character: Lt. Paula Coughlin
A dramatized account of a female US Naval officer's ordeal of being sexually harassed at a Naval convention and her legal retaliation.
The Right Girl The Right Girl (2015) Character: Martha Howard
A young woman learns valuable lessons while developing a relationship with her new boss and his young son.
Hostage Negotiator Hostage Negotiator (2001) Character: Theresa Foley
On the job, top FBI hostage negotiator Theresa Foley (Gail O'Grady) is a tough, no-nonsense professional...calm and cool in the face of risky, potentially deadly situations. At home, she's a loving mother, with two kids and a devoted husband, Frank (Michael Bowen), a fellow FBI agent. But her idyllic home life is shattered when a three-time loser she took down in a failed bank heist escapes from jail and vows revenge. Frank - is becoming increasingly irrational and distant after losing his job with the bureau. Theresa's former partner Danny McBaine (Brian Bloom) is seemingly the one relief valve in her ever-spiraling predicament. But can Danny help protect her from the madman who is stalking her - or will his presence only serve to inflame her husband's simmering paranoia and growing suspicions? The explosive climax threatens to sweep Theresa, her family, her life and her skills as a Hostage Negotiator to the very brink of terror in this edge-of-the-seat thriller!
More Sex & the Single Mom More Sex & the Single Mom (2005) Character: Jess Gradwell
Single, divorced lawyer Jess Gradwell returns in this sequel as she tries to raise her new three-year-old son, Jake, while dealing with her teenage daughter, Sara's, growing carnal desires with a photographer she meets while planning her high school graduation. It all comes to a head when Jess' former flame and father of Jake, Alex Lofton, returns never knowing he has a son out of his and Jess' lustful fling and wants to be a part of her life again, despite Jess not wanting anything to do with Alex.
Manipulated Manipulated (2019) Character: D.A. Diane Conrad
Manipulated is a taut Drama, Mystery, Whodunnit with an ensemble cast. Diane Conrad, district attorney, is under extreme pressure to resolve a case that has politicians as well as the local community on edge. The clock is ticking and the stakes and emotions are running high. Can anyone trust what they see or hear? Why is Detective Scott Keating taking the biggest gamble of his career ? With evidence in short supply, and the personal and professional lives of all concerned unraveling, can you believe anything anyone says? It's game on.
Two of Hearts Two of Hearts (1999) Character: Molly Saunders
A veterinarian (Gail O'Grady) and a sportscaster (Rob Stewart) meet at the wedding of their former spouses (Corbin Bernsen, Marla Maples).
The Three Lives of Karen The Three Lives of Karen (1997) Character: Karen Winthrop / Emily Riggs / Cindy Last
An engaged woman has flashbacks of previous identities and a past she cannot recall.
Justice Served Justice Served (2015) Character: Dr. Helen Florentine
Three individuals whose loved ones were victims of crimes are about to get the chance to re-litigate the crime in a private setting, under the auspices of "Justice", a mysterious voice acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
Shadow on the Mesa Shadow on the Mesa (2013) Character: Mona Eastman
Wes Rawlins is considered one of the best bounty hunters in the West. His life changes when he finds out that his mother is dead and the man responsible is still at large. Wes believes that his long lost father Ray Eastman is responsible and sets out to find him seeking revenge...
The Mystery Cruise The Mystery Cruise (2013) Character: Alvirah Meehan
"The Mystery Cruise" centers around best friends and impending business partners, Alvirah Meehan (Gail O'Grady), a lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and Regan Reilly (Michelle Harrison), a private investigator. After rescuing the diamond-collared pooch of a wealthy socialite (Carol Higgins Clark), the two heroines set off with their spouses to join Regan's mom, Nora Reilly (Colleen Winton), a world famous mystery writer, on a luxurious three day cruise around the San Juan Island off the coast of Washington. The cruise serves as the setting for a mystery game created to promote the release of Nora's latest book. As the boat calmly sets sail, everyone is enjoying getting into character, especially Alvirah, who may or may not be the games "murderess." But troubled waters lie ahead when Alvirah gets a hunch that a real killer may be on board and, together with Regan, the pair teams up to solve the high seas whodunnit.
All I Want for Christmas All I Want for Christmas (2007) Character: Sarah Armstrong
Tis the season for making dreams true. If everything goes according to plan for one young boy, he just may be sharing this Christmas with a new dad. Ever since her husband died, Sarah Armstrong has divided her time between working at a community center and caring for her nine-year-old son, Jesse. When Jesse wins the All I Want for Christmas contest sponsored by a toy company, his wish comes as no surprise to find a new dad. Just in time for the holidays, All I Want for Christmas is a surprise romantic treat for anyone who believes in the magic of love, friendship, and family.
An American Carol An American Carol (2008) Character: Jane Wagstaffe
A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.
Circle Circle (2010) Character: Dr. Green
When remorseless killer James Bennett escapes from lockdown in a mental hospital, an FBI agent and a U.S. Marshal track the madman to his hometown, where he plans to slay a group of graduate students studying his case. But to catch their prey, the officers must plumb the mysteries of psychology, Greek mythology and more.
Out of Sync Out of Sync (2000) Character: Maggie Stanley
Roger Deacon, a down-and-out record producer, is given the job of making a singing star out of an industry mogul's girlfriend, an attractive but talentless starlet. He discovers a housewife with a powerful singing voice and decides to secretly use her to lip sync the other woman's voice for record recordings as a path to fame for her and him.
Sex & the Single Mom Sex & the Single Mom (2003) Character: Jess Gradwell
Jess Gradwell and her teenage daughter boast a superclose relationship. When it comes to sex, however, Mom won't stand for anything less than premarital celibacy. So she gets a pretty healthy dose of her own medicine when she winds up getting pregnant from a brief encounter with a newly single doctor! This new situation poses a major challenge to the mother-daughter dynamic. Tune in to see if Jess and her daughter can rise to the occasion.
Nobody's Perfect Nobody's Perfect (1990) Character: Shelly
Steve is a college freshman who plays tennis for the school. But he falls desperately in love with Shelly, also a tennis player. It's all downhill from there. Steve can't eat, he can't sleep, his grades drop, and he gets kicked off the tennis team. What can he do? Well, his resourceful friend suggest turning Steve into a woman in order to get him close to Shelly who doesn't know he is alive.
Another Woman's Husband Another Woman's Husband (2000) Character: Susan Miller
When Laurel signs up for swimming lessons, she becomes best friends with her teacher Susan - until they realize Laurel’s boyfriend and Susan’s husband are the same man.
Celtic Pride Celtic Pride (1996) Character: Carol O'Hara
Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.
Mayday Mayday (2005) Character: Anne Metz
Twelve miles above the Pacific Ocean, an errant missile strikes a state of the art passenger jet. The flight crew is crippled or dead. Now, defying both nature and man, a handful of survivors must achieve the impossible: Land the airplane.
Two Voices Two Voices (1997) Character: Kathleen Anneken
When two women have breast implants for contrasting reasons, they both suffer from frightening side effects. They decide to unite and fight the drug companies who have turned their lives upside down.
Sins of the Preacher Sins of the Preacher (2013) Character: Susan Parker
After the apparent suicide of her daughter, a woman tries to prove that her son-in-law killed her.
Parker Kane Parker Kane (1990) Character: Cindy Ellis
Parker Kane is a former Police Detective turned Private Investigator. When close friend Joey is murdered, leaving behind a briefcase full of money, Kane sets out to find out who was responsible. The trail of clues leads to a major scam involving illegal dumping of toxic waste.
Identity Theft of a Cheerleader Identity Theft of a Cheerleader (2019) Character: Angie Patterson
A 33-year-old woman takes on a teenage identity and goes back to high school.
That Old Feeling That Old Feeling (1997) Character: Rowena
A bride's divorced parents find their old feelings for each other during the wedding reception and over the course of the next few days upsetting the newlywed's honeymoon.
After the Fall After the Fall (2010) Character: Dr. Susan Miles
A serious accident that leaves a champion horseback rider paralyzed. The movie tells the story of the young rider’s indomitable spirit as she fights to walk again, and the response she gets from her family and friends as she makes her incredible journey
She's Having a Baby She's Having a Baby (1988) Character: Laura
Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their parents) expect from them. Do they want babies? Their parents certainly want them to. Is married life all that there is? Things certainly aren't helped by Jake's friend Davis, who always seems to turn up just in time to put a spanner in the works.
While the Children Sleep While the Children Sleep (2007) Character: Meghan Eastman
A prosperous couple find the perfect live-in nanny but soon discover she intends to do her job to deadly perfection.
Every 9 Seconds Every 9 Seconds (1997) Character: Janet
Domestic violence drama, with Gail O'Grady as a distraught young mother, finding herself stalked by her newly paroled ex and armed with a loaded gun, and Ami Pietz as a journalist volunteering at a crisis hotline to do an "inside" story.
Nothing Lasts Forever Nothing Lasts Forever (1995) Character: Dr. Page Taylor
Story of the personal lives and careers of three female doctors, from different backgrounds and walks of life, who work at a San Francisco county hospital.
Lucky 7 Lucky 7 (2003) Character: Rachel Myer
Instead of really living her life since losing her mother at age 7, Seattle lawyer Amy Myer sticks to a foolproof 'timeline' her mother drew as a guideline to help plot the course of her life. The timeline, which proves to be accurate in all other respects, predicts that Amy should marry her seventh boyfriend. However, Amy must question her instincts when she feels that her sixth boyfriend is the one she should marry, not the predicted seventh. Now she must decide whether to follow her mother's advice, or follow her own heart.
Trial by Fire Trial by Fire (1995) Character: Paulette Gill
A high-school teacher tries to help one of her troubled male students, who misinterprets her interest.
Deviant Love Deviant Love (2019) Character: Marlene
In a tailspin after her marriage collapses, Jamie falls for a helpful gentleman whose interest in her welfare hides sinister motives.
Spellcaster Spellcaster (1988) Character: Jackie
A group of people are killed one by one while participating at a million dollar treasure hunt in a mysterious Italian castle.
Mothers of the Bride Mothers of the Bride (2015) Character: Debra Wolf
Jenna is getting married, her mother is delighted until Jenna announces she wants to find her birth mother.
Love on Ice Love on Ice (2017) Character: Mia Lee
Emily James, now 27 years old and considered a relic in the world of figure skating, gets an improbably shot to reclaim skating glory when a young coach sees greatness in her. Together, they find their love of skating goes beyond the ice.
Walking Across Egypt Walking Across Egypt (1999) Character: Elaine Rigsbee
An elderly widow befriends an orphaned juvenile delinquent.
The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact (2021) Character: Robin Pyle
With the sudden passing of her husband Mitch, a newly pregnant Elizabeth decides to move back to her hometown of Fort Wayne Indiana for a new start. But when a letter surfaces from her late husband, she must confront her past to save her future.
Heart of the Matter Heart of the Matter (2022) Character: Gladys
Andie is a cardiologist who is devastated by the accidental death of a patient. As she and his grieving mother overcome their sorrow through forgiveness, they learn that acceptance leads to hope.
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) Character: Claire
Deuce Bigalow is a less than attractive, down on his luck aquarium cleaner. One day he wrecks the house of a gigolo and needs quick money to repair it. The only way he can make it is to become a gigolo himself, taking on an unusual mix of female clients. He encounters a couple of problems, though. He falls in love with one of his unusual clients, and a sleazy police officer is hot on his trail.
ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 (2011) Character: Nancy
After his gruesome encounter with a girl, and being outmatched by his own assistant, ChromeSkull resurges with a horrifying massacre of his own.
Lycan Lycan (2017) Character: Ms. Fields
When six college kids in a sleepy Southern town are assigned a group project to rediscover a moment in history, one of them sets in motion a horrific fate when he proposes they head into the Georgia backwoods to tackle the legend of Emily Burt, the Talbot County werewolf.



Our Work is

Designed, crafted, and built with ❤️ for fans of all kinds.



Anime | Movie
2024 Animeperson . All Rights Reserved