Gail Ann Dorsey
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 20, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Gail Ann Dorsey (Acting).
Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Profile data.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
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Name: Gail Ann Dorsey.
Profession: American musician, session musician (mainly bass guitar), known for acting.
Birth Date: November 20, 1962.
Age: 63 years old.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Career Details: Performed regularly in David Bowie's band from 1995 to Bowie's last tour in 2004.
Known Credits: 18.
Gender: Female.
Gail Ann Dorsey is an American musician born on November 20, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. She is a female professional known for her work as a session musician, primarily playing the bass guitar. Her career includes performing regularly as a member of David Bowie's band from 1995 until Bowie's final tour in 2004. In addition to her musical career, she is known for acting and has 18 known credits. As of the provided information, she is 63 years old.
"Gail Ann Dorsey is an American musician born on November 20, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. She is a female professional known for her work as a session musician, primarily playing the bass guitar. Her career includes performing regularly as a member of David Bowie's band from 1995 until Bowie's final tour in 2004. In addition to her musical career, she is known for acting and has 18 known credits. As of the provided information, she is
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Gail Ann Dorsey (Acting) based only on provided text.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Name: Gail Ann Dorsey.
Born: November 20, 1962.
Age (per source): 63 years old.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Profession: American musician, session musician (mainly bass guitar), acting.
Career details: Performed regularly in David Bowie's band from 1995 to Bowie's last tour in 2004.
Known credits: 18.
Gender: Female.
The prompt asks for a career overview of "Gail Ann Dorsey (Acting)".
The source says she is "Known For Acting" and has "18 Known Credits".
However, the source does not list any specific acting titles, roles, or movies/TV shows.
The source does mention her musical career: American musician, session musician on bass guitar, member of David Bowie's band (1995-2004).
Drafting Paragraph 1:
Gail Ann Dorsey is an American musician born on November 20, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. She is recognized for her work as a session musician, primarily playing the bass guitar. Her musical career includes a period of regular performance as a member of David Bowie's band, a role she held from 1995 until Bowie's final tour in 2004.
Drafting Paragraph 2:
In addition to her musical contributions, Dorsey is known for her work in acting. According to her profile, she has 18 known credits in this field. While her primary musical background is established through her session work and her tenure with David Bowie, her professional profile also encompasses her involvement in acting.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~55 words.
Para 2: ~50 words.
Total: ~105 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words.
Constraint Check: I cannot invent facts. If the source doesn't have enough info to reach 180 words, I have a conflict.
Re-evaluating the source:
Name: Gail Ann Dorsey
Born: Nov 20, 1962
Age: 63
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Gender: Female
Profession: Musician (bass guitar), Acting
Bowie tenure: 1995-2004
Acting credits: 18
Can I expand without inventing? I can elaborate on the facts provided, but I cannot add new facts.
Wait, if I strictly follow "Use ONLY facts present above" and "Do not invent", and the source is very sparse, reaching 180 words without repetition or invention is impossible.
Let's look at the source again.
"Gail Ann Dorsey (born November 20, 1962) is an American musician. With a long career as a session musician mainly on bass guitar, she performed regularly in David Bowie's band, from 199
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- The songs of Joni Mitchell au Casino de Paris (2026) as Self
- M en rêvalité aux Folies Bergère (2022) as Self : Chant & Basse
- Fanny: The Right to Rock (2021) as Self
- BowieNext - Nascita di una galassia (2018)
- Bowie: Glastonbury 2000 (2018) as Bass
- David Bowie: The Last Five Years (2017) as Self
- David Bowie: VH1 Storytellers (2009) as Self
- Bowie: A Reality Tour (2004) as Self
- David Bowie: Live at Riverside Studios '03 (2003)
- David Bowie: Live by Request (2002)
- Bowie at the BBC (2000) as Self - Bass / Guitar / Vocals
- David Bowie - Live at The Elysee Montmartre Paris (1999)
- David Bowie - Live from the 10th spot (1997)
- David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration (1997) as Self - Bass Guitar & Vocals
- David Bowie - Kremlin Palace Moscow (1996) as self
- Nine Inch Nails & David Bowie: Dissonance (1995)
- Big World Cafe (1989)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gail Ann Dorsey best known for?
Gail Ann Dorsey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Giant Constructions (2016), Another Time, Another Place (1958), March of the Penguins (2005).
When and where was Gail Ann Dorsey born?
Gail Ann Dorsey was born on November 20, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
How many credits does Gail Ann Dorsey have?
Gail Ann Dorsey has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Gail Ann Dorsey's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Gail Ann Dorsey (Acting). Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Profile data. Constraints: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text. No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 12
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