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Sharon Gless: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Sharon Gless? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Sharon Marguerite Gless (born May 31, 1943) is an American actress known for her television roles. She portrayed Maggie Philbin on Switch (1975–1978), Sgt. Christine Cagney in the police procedural drama series Cagney & Lacey (1982–1988), and the title role in The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (1990–1992). She also played Debbie Novotny in the Showtime cable television series Queer as Folk (2000–2005) and Madeline Westen on Burn Notice (2007–2013). A 10-time Emmy Award nominee and seven-time Golden Globe Award nominee, Gless won a Golden Globe in 1986 and an Emmy in 1986 and 1987 for Cagney & Lacey, as well as a second Golden Globe in 1991 for The Trials of Rosie O'Neill. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995.

Quick facts about Sharon Gless

  • Full name: Sharon Gless
  • Born: 1943-05-31
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q203417

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Who is Sharon Gless?

Sharon Marguerite Gless (born May 31, 1943) is an American actress known for her television roles.

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Sharon Gless is United States.

When was Sharon Gless born?

Sharon Gless was born on 1943-05-31.

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