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Erica Gimpel

Acting Born Jun 25, 1964 New York City, New York, USA 69 credits

Biography

Erica Gimpel is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She gained significant recognition for her role as Coco Hernandez in the television series Fame, a character she portrayed from 1982 to 1983. Her career includes a diverse range of performances across various media, establishing her as a consistent presence in the entertainment industry. Gimpel continues to contribute to the field through her acting, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to her craft. Her professional background reflects a dedication to performance, with her work appearing in multiple productions throughout her career. As an archivist of her filmography, one notes her established history within the television landscape and her ongoing involvement in the performing arts.

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Known for

Film

Helsinki, Forever

as Brittany Arrington

Mayfair Witches

as Elena Fielding

Quantum Leap

as Laura Evans

9-1-1

as Pauline Barrett

God Friended Me

as Trish

NCIS: New Orleans

as Lynette
Film

The Order

as Sharee's Mother

Rizzoli & Isles

as ER Doctor

Nikita

as Carla Bennett
Film

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

as Faerie Elder

Eleventh Hour

as Lizzie Summers

Grey's Anatomy

as Bethany Anderson

Frequent co-stars

Forest Whitaker 2 shared titles
Robert Davi 1 shared title
Julian McMahon 1 shared title
Roma Maffia 1 shared title
Peter Frechette 1 shared title
Ally Walker 1 shared title
Caitlin Wachs 1 shared title
Dennis Christopher 1 shared title
Heather McComb 1 shared title
Michael Whaley 1 shared title

Career timeline

Bang Bang
The Night AgentMayfair Witches
Quantum Leap
Sylvie's Love
9-1-1God Friended Me
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
Sex, Death and BowlingCloudy with a Chance of Love
NCIS: New Orleans
Switched at Birth
Rizzoli & IslesNikitaMachete JoeBlue Eyes
Veronika Decides to Die
True BloodEleventh HourBring Back... Fame
Murder 101: If Wishes Were HorsesThe List
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Grey's AnatomyCriminal MindsNumb3rsClose to HomeBring Back...
HouseBoston LegalVeronica MarsIn Your EyesA Boyfriend for Christmas
Freaky Friday
EverwoodNo Such Thing
The DivisionImpostor
The District
RoswellSanta and Pete
Touch Me
ProfilerThe Big Easy
JAGFlirtSmokeTuesday Morning RideThe Price of Love
ERBabylon 5Touched by an AngelNew York UndercoverAmateur
Flirt
HomicideUndertow
Law & OrderKing of New YorkWomen and WallacePenny Ante: The Motion Picture
Case Closed
North and SouthSpenser: For Hire

Full filmography

  • Bang Bang (2025) as Sharon
  • The Night Agent (2023) as Brittany Arrington
  • Mayfair Witches (2023) as Elena Fielding
  • Quantum Leap (2022) as Laura Evans
  • Sylvie's Love (2020) as Eunice
  • 9-1-1 (2018) as Pauline Barrett
  • God Friended Me (2018) as Trish
  • Romeo and Juliet in Harlem (2017) as Nurse
  • Sex, Death and Bowling (2015) as Shanti
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Love (2015) as Dr. Ruth Harris
  • NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Lynette
  • Switched at Birth (2011) as Sharee's Mother
  • Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as ER Doctor
  • Nikita (2010) as Carla Bennett
  • Machete Joe (2010) as Erica
  • Blue Eyes (2010) as Sandra
  • Veronika Decides to Die (2009) as Nurse White
  • True Blood (2008) as Faerie Elder
  • Eleventh Hour (2008) as Lizzie Summers
  • Bring Back... Fame (2008) as Self
  • Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses (2007) as Police Sgt. Joanne Matterson
  • The List (2007) as Gail
  • Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall (2006) as Margaret Monroe
  • Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Bethany Anderson
  • Criminal Minds (2005) as Sarah
  • Numb3rs (2005) as Principal Riva Bell
  • Close to Home (2005) as Dr. Udell
  • Bring Back... (2005) as Self - Coco Hernandez (tv)
  • House (2004) as Elizabeth Stone
  • Boston Legal (2004) as Attorney Samantha Fried
  • Veronica Mars (2004) as Alicia Fennel
  • In Your Eyes (2004) as Yolie
  • A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004) as Beth
  • Intimate Betrayal (2004) as Toni
  • Freaky Friday (2003) as Harry's Teacher
  • Everwood (2002) as Dr. Gans
  • No Such Thing (2002) as Judy
  • The Division (2001) as Aimee Breckridge
  • Impostor (2001) as Newscaster #1
  • The District (2000) as Ella's Lawyer
  • Roswell (1999) as Suzanne Duff
  • Santa and Pete (1999) as Cassie Moore
  • Touch Me (1997) as Kareen
  • Profiler (1996) as Angel Brown
  • The Big Easy (1996) as Felice Carlyle
  • JAG (1995) as Varese Chestnut
  • Flirt (1995) as Nurse
  • Smoke (1995) as Doreen Cole
  • Tuesday Morning Ride (1995) as Modine
  • The Price of Love (1995) as Officer Hudson
  • ER (1994) as Adele Newman
  • Babylon 5 (1994) as Cailyn
  • Touched by an Angel (1994) as Sydney Jessup
  • New York Undercover (1994) as Melinda
  • Amateur (1994) as Irate Woman
  • Flirt (1993) as Nurse
  • Homicide (1991) as Woman with Randolph
  • Undertow (1991)
  • Law & Order (1990) as Templeton
  • King of New York (1990) as Dr. Shute
  • Women and Wallace (1990) as Wendy
  • Penny Ante: The Motion Picture (1990) as Dale Martinez
  • Case Closed (1988) as Kathy
  • North and South (1985) as Semiramis
  • Spenser: For Hire (1985)
  • The Cosby Show (1984) as Jennifer
  • The Kids from Fame: From the Royal Albert Hall London (1983) as Self
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Wendy
  • Fame (1982) as Coco Hernandez