Sharon Gless

Television actress from 'Cagney & Lacey'

Sharon Gless - Television actress from 'Cagney & Lacey'
Born

May 31st, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress achieved recognition primarily through work in television. Gained prominence for starring in the series 'Cagney & Lacey', portraying Detective Christine Cagney from 1982 to 1988. Received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for this role. Later starred in the series 'Queer as Folk' as Debbie Novotny, further solidifying a legacy in television drama. In addition to television, appeared in various films and stage productions, contributing to a lengthy acting career.

Starred in 'Cagney & Lacey' as Christine Cagney

Played Debbie Novotny in 'Queer as Folk'

Won two Primetime Emmy Awards

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