Peri Gilpin
American actress and producer
Born
May 27th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Active in the entertainment industry, significant achievements include portraying Roz Doyle on the television series 'Frasier' from 1993 to 2004 and serving as a producer on various projects. Gained recognition for working in television and film, including her role in the movie 'The Vicious Kind'.
Portrayed Roz Doyle in 'Frasier'
Produced television projects
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