Gail Strickland
Acting Born May 18, 1945 Birmingham, Alabama, USA 87 credits
Biography
Gail Strickland is an American character actress. Born on May 18, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, she is the daughter of Theodosia and Lynn Strickland. Strickland has appeared in several films, including Bound for Glory, The Drowning Pool, and Norma Rae. In The Drowning Pool, she shared a memorable scene with Paul Newman. Strickland also appeared in the television series JAG, specifically in the first season episode "War Crimes," where she played Ambassador Bartlett, the U.S. ambassador to Peru.
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Frequent co-stars
Harold Sylvester
2 shared titles
Jan Burrell
2 shared titles
Brian Dennehy
1 shared title
Héctor Elizondo
1 shared title
Mel Harris
1 shared title
Adrienne Barbeau
1 shared title
Concetta Tomei
1 shared title
Jeffrey Tambor
1 shared title
Stefanie Powers
1 shared title
Victoria Principal
1 shared title
Career timeline
My Apocalypse
First Monday
Providence
Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story
ProfilerThe Pretender
JAGThe American PresidentHow to Make an American QuiltA Mother's Prayer
ERChicago HopeWhen a Man Loves a WomanLast Time Out
Star Trek: Deep Space NineDr. Quinn, Medicine WomanWalker, Texas RangerThree of HeartsSpies
Melrose PlaceThe Burden of Proof
Civil WarsThe Man in the Moon
Law & Order
Seinfeld
Murphy BrownHeartBeat
What a Country!Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Spenser: For HireThe Insiders
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteNight CourtHighway to HeavenProtocol
Hardcastle and McCormickUncommon ValorStarflight: The Plane That Couldn't LandLies
Family TiesCagney & LaceyFameMy Body, My ChildAmy and the Angel
Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesDarkroomWalking TallA Matter of Life and Death
Rape and Marriage: The Rideout CaseKing Crab
Trapper John, M.D.Norma RaeLetters from FrankThe Gathering, Part II
DallasWho'll Stop the RainThe President's MistressA Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig StorySki Lift to Death
One on OneThe GatheringThe Baron
AliceBound for GloryBittersweet LoveThe Dark Side of Innocence
The Drowning PoolMy Father's HouseEllery Queen: Too Many Suspects
Harry O
Barnaby JonesKojakPolice Story
M*A*S*HThe RookiesThe Bob Newhart Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-O
Full Filmography
87 titles- My Apocalypse (2008) as Victoria Eastman
- First Monday (2002) as Deborah Szwark
- Providence (1999) as Evelyn Lombard
- Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story (1998) as Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney
- Profiler (1996) as Nurse Melinda Moscone
- The Pretender (1996) as Grace Carter-Welman
- JAG (1995) as Bartlett
- The American President (1995) as Esther MacInerney
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) as The Mrs.
- A Mother's Prayer (1995) as Ruth
- ER (1994) as Renee Spielman
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Shirley Fleming
- When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) as Pam
- Last Time Out (1994) as Becky Davis
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Alixus
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Olive Davis
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Dr. Janet Monroe
- Three of Hearts (1993) as Yvonne
- Spies (1993) as Mrs. Mills
- Silent Cries (1993) as Roberta Hampton
- Remember (1993) as Amanda
- Melrose Place (1992) as Katherine Andrews
- The Burden of Proof (1992) as Fiona Cawley
- Civil Wars (1991) as Lisa Wharton
- The Man in the Moon (1991) as Marie Foster
- Law & Order (1990) as Ellen Gorham
- Seinfeld (1989) as Jocelyn Landis
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Support Group Counselor
- HeartBeat (1988) as Marilyn McGrath
- What a Country! (1986) as Principal Joan Courtney
- Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986)
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- The Insiders (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Kate Hollander
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Edith Peabody
- Night Court (1984) as Sheila Gardiner
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Billie Hardwood
- Protocol (1984) as Mrs. St. John
- Oxford Blues (1984) as Las Vegas Lady
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) as Agatha 'Aggy' Wainwright
- Uncommon Valor (1983) as Helen Rhodes
- Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983) as Nancy Gilliam
- Lies (1983) as Jessica Brenner
- Family Ties (1982) as Dorothy Canell
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Fame (1982)
- My Body, My Child (1982) as Adele
- Amy and the Angel (1982) as Mrs. Watson
- The Six of Us (1982)
- Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice (1982) as Abbie
- Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982) as Anna Roosevelt
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Gail Kennedy
- Darkroom (1981) as Helen
- Walking Tall (1981)
- A Matter of Life and Death (1981) as Mary Coggins
- Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980) as Jean Christensen
- King Crab (1980) as Vicky
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Norma Rae (1979) as Bonnie Mae
- Letters from Frank (1979) as Marlene
- The Gathering, Part II (1979) as Peggy
- Dallas (1978) as Veronica Robinson
- Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) as Charmian
- The President's Mistress (1978) as Gwen Bowers
- A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978) as Dorothy
- Ski Lift to Death (1978) as Vicki Gordon
- One on One (1977) as B.J. Rudolph
- The Gathering (1977) as Peggy
- The Baron (1977) as Samantha - Wasp Lady
- Alice (1976)
- Bound for Glory (1976) as Pauline
- Bittersweet Love (1976) as Roz
- The Dark Side of Innocence (1976) as Heather
- The Drowning Pool (1975) as Mavis
- My Father's House (1975) as Paula
- Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects (1975) as Gail Stevens
- Harry O (1974) as Laura Mayo
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Susan Taylor
- Kojak (1973) as Monica
- Police Story (1973)
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Capt. Helen Whitfield
- The Rookies (1972)
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Courtney Simpson
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Sister Ann Hutchins
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Elena Lewis
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Forbes
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gail Strickland best known for?
Gail Strickland is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Providence (1999), Profiler (1996), The Pretender (1996), JAG (1995).
When and where was Gail Strickland born?
Gail Strickland was born on May 18, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
How many credits does Gail Strickland have?
Gail Strickland has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2008.
What is Gail Strickland's background in cinema and television?
Gail Strickland is an American character actress. Born on May 18, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, she is the daughter of Theodosia and Lynn Strickland. Strickland has appeared in several films, including Bound for Glory, The Drowning Pool, and Norma Rae. In The Drowning Pool, she shared a memorable scene with Paul Newman...
Gail Strickland by the numbers
87credits
42films
45TV series
1968–2008active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Jocelyn Landis — aged about 44
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Alixus — aged about 48
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Capt. Helen Whitfield — aged about 27
- ER (1994) as Renee Spielman — aged about 49
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Olive Davis — aged about 48
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 36
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