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Sharon Gless
Acting
83 known credits
1.2 popularity score 83 years
Biography
About Sharon Gless
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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Career at a glance
Sharon Gless across film and television
78credited titles
38movie credits
40TV credits
1972–2023screen career span
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Awards received
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesFor Cagney & Lacey
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