Grace Zabriskie
Acting Born May 17, 1941 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 148 credits
Biography
Grace Zabriskie is an American actress born on May 17, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Marion Grace, whose maiden name was Zabriskie, and Roger Thomas Tom Caplinger. Her mother was a relative of James Zabriskie and had distant Polish and Dutch ancestry from Wyckoff, New Jersey. Grace Zabriskie has appeared in numerous popular American films and television series, including Twin Peaks and Big Love. Her known acting credits include 146 entries on the Movie Database. She has also been known by other names including Grace Cap, as well as forms in other scripts.
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Career overview
Grace Zabriskie is an American actress born on May 17, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Marion Grace, who had distant Polish and Dutch ancestry, and Roger Thomas Tom Caplinger. Throughout her career, Zabriskie has appeared in numerous American films and television series, accumulating a substantial body of known credits in the acting field.
Among her notable television and film projects are popular titles such as Twin Peaks, Mestecko Twin Peaks, and Zlocin. Her work spans across a variety of productions, establishing her presence in both film and television media.
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Career timeline
I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Bad Painter
MikeThe Quarry: Movie Mode
CryptozooWelcome Home: Mary Reber and the Twin Peaks Palmer House
Polaroid
The Alienist
Santa Clarita DietBallad of a Righteous Merchant
BallersRosemont
The JudgeTwin Peaks: The Missing PiecesMoving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me MemoriesWrong Cops, The SeriesBetween Two Worlds
Ray DonovanWrong Cops
My Own Private RiverWrong Cops: Chapter 1
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
Bob Funk
Brothel
License to Wed
Big LoveInland Empire
Medium
The GrudgeSpooks & CreepsThe Last LetterChrystal
John DoeNo Good DeedThe GlowR.S.V.P.
The GuardianThey CrawlPostcards From The CastReflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Gone in Sixty SecondsHome: The Horror Story
The West WingTrashA Texas FuneralMe and Will
CharmedThe King of QueensArmageddonJesseHoudini
Dharma & GregOver the TopDead Men Can't DanceAnnie's GardenThe Devil's Child
ProfilerSecond NoahBastard Out of CarolinaSeedMurder at My Door
Children of the DustThe Passion of Darkly NoonCrazy for a Kiss
Desert WindsThe CrewDrop ZoneEven Cowgirls Get the Blues
Intimate PortraitFallen AngelsFallen AngelsDouble DeceptionAngel Falls
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with MeFernGully: The Last RainforestThe WaterdanceChain of DesireA House of Secrets and Lies
Fried Green TomatoesMy Own Private IdahoIntimate StrangerBlood TiesPrison Stories: Women on the Inside
Full Filmography
148 titles- I Know Catherine, the Log Lady (2026) as Self
- Bad Painter (2025) as Mother
- Mike (2022) as Camille
- The Quarry: Movie Mode (2022) as Eliza Vancullen (The Hag of Hacketts Quarry)
- Cryptozoo (2021) as Joan (voice)
- Welcome Home: Mary Reber and the Twin Peaks Palmer House (2021) as Self
- Polaroid (2019) as Lena Sable
- The Alienist (2018) as John's Grandmother
- Santa Clarita Diet (2017) as Mrs. Bakavic
- Ballad of a Righteous Merchant (2017) as Self
- Ballers (2015) as Enid
- Rosemont (2015) as Josephine
- The Judge (2014) as Mrs. Blackwell
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) as Sarah Palmer
- Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories (2014) as Self
- Wrong Cops, The Series (2014) as Donna
- Between Two Worlds (2014) as Self
- Blind Malice (2014) as Nanna
- The Makings of You (2014) as Margaret
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Mrs. Minassian
- Wrong Cops (2013) as Donna (Duke's mother)
- My Own Private River (2012) as Alena (archive footage)
- Wrong Cops: Chapter 1 (2012) as Duke's Mother
- My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2010) as Mrs. McCullum
- Bob Funk (2009) as Ms. Funk
- Brothel (2008) as Madam
- License to Wed (2007) as Grandma Jones
- Big Love (2006) as Lois Henrickson
- Inland Empire (2006) as Visitor #1
- Medium (2005) as Connie Buckley
- The Grudge (2004) as Emma Williams
- Spooks & Creeps (2004) as Olga ("A Fate Foretold")
- The Last Letter (2004) as Mrs. Allison
- Chrystal (2004) as Gladys
- John Doe (2002) as Yellow Teeth
- No Good Deed (2002) as Mrs. Quarre
- The Glow (2002) as Sylvia Goodstein
- R.S.V.P. (2002) as Mary Franklin
- The Guardian (2001) as Judith
- They Crawl (2001) as Mrs. Gage
- Postcards From The Cast (2001) as Self
- Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks (2001) as Self
- Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) as Helen Raines
- Home: The Horror Story (2000) as Grace Parkinson
- The West Wing (1999) as Isabel
- Trash (1999) as Mrs. DeMarie
- A Texas Funeral (1999) as Murtis
- Me and Will (1999) as Edith
- Charmed (1998) as The Crone
- The King of Queens (1998) as Veronica
- Armageddon (1998) as Dottie
- Jesse (1998) as Granny Rose
- Houdini (1998) as Mrs. Weiss
- Dante's View (1998) as Geraldine
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Naomi
- Over the Top (1997)
- Dead Men Can't Dance (1997) as Brig. Gen. Burke
- Annie's Garden (1997) as Mrs. Barnes
- The Devil's Child (1997) as Rose DeMarco
- Sparkler (1997) as Sherri
- George B. (1997) as Mother
- Psycho Sushi (1997) as Great Aunt
- Profiler (1996) as Mrs. Boudreaux
- Second Noah (1996)
- Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) as Granny
- Seed (1996) as Mother's voice
- Murder at My Door (1996) as Grandma
- A Family Thing (1996) as Ruby
- A Promise to Carolyn (1996) as Francie Harper
- Children of the Dust (1995) as Rose
- The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995) as Roxy
- Crazy for a Kiss (1995) as Pearl Kinross
- Desert Winds (1994) as Jackie's Mother
- The Crew (1994) as Gloria Pierce
- Drop Zone (1994) as Winona
- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) as Mrs. Hankshaw
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Virna
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Bartender
- Double Deception (1993) as Dr. Kester
- Angel Falls (1993) as Cuema
- Bonds of Love (1993) as Emma Smith
- Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (1993) as Ethel
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) as Sarah Palmer
- FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) as Magi Lune (voice)
- The Waterdance (1992) as Pat
- Chain of Desire (1992) as Linda Bailey
- A House of Secrets and Lies (1992) as Ruby
- Megaville (1992) as Mrs. Palinov
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) as Eva Bates
- My Own Private Idaho (1991) as Alena
- Intimate Stranger (1991) as Dana P. Ashley
- Blood Ties (1991) as The Woman
- Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991) as Genevieve
- Servants of Twilight (1991) as Grace Spivey
- Ambition (1991) as Mrs. Merrick
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Sarah Palmer
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Sarah Palmer (voice) (archive footage)
- Child's Play 2 (1990) as Grace Poole
- Wild at Heart (1990) as Juana Durango
- Hometown Boy Makes Good (1990) as Helen Geary
- People Like Us (1990) as Woman in Group Therapy (uncredited)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mrs. Ross
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Mrs. Colbert
- Twin Peaks (1989) as Sarah Palmer
- Drugstore Cowboy (1989) as Bob's Mother
- The Ryan White Story (1989) as Gloria White
- A Deadly Silence (1989) as Psychologist
- Empty Nest (1988) as Eva Barrett
- Shooter (1988) as Sister Marie
- Pulse Pounders (1988) as The Warden (Trancers sequence)
- The Boost (1988) as Sheryl
- Trancers: City of Lost Angels (1988) as Warden
- My Father, My Son (1988) as Mouza
- The Bronx Zoo (1987)
- Rampage (1987) as Naomi Reece
- Leonard Part 6 (1987) as Jefferson
- Mistress (1987) as Deanie
- The Big Easy (1986) as Mama
- Screen Two (1985) as Pearl Kinross
- Shadow Chasers (1985) as Mary Komatar
- North Beach and Rawhide (1985) as Hearings Officer
- One Too Many (1985) as Mrs. Linton
- Santa Barbara (1984)
- The Burning Bed (1984) as Flossie Hughes
- Nickel Mountain (1984) as Ellie Wells
- Body Rock (1984) as Chilly's Mother
- My Mother's Secret Life (1984) as Maggie Ryan
- M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983) as Silvie Alice Kohler
- American Playhouse (1982) as Miss Gregory
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) as Esther Pokrifiki
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
- The Executioner's Song (1982) as Kathryne Baker
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Mabel Burton
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Galaxy of Terror (1981) as Captain Trantor
- East of Eden (1981) as Mrs. Ames
- Blinded by the Light (1980) as Emily
- The Private Eyes (1980) as Nanny
- Knots Landing (1979) as Chambermaid
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Ethyl
- Concrete Cowboys (1979) as Meg Barnaby
- Norma Rae (1979) as Linette Odum
- Freedom Road (1979) as Ruth Lait
- They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way (1978) as Lem's Wife
- The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance (1978) as Widow Cummins
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Mrs. Linton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Grace Zabriskie best known for?
Grace Zabriskie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Polaroid (2019), Ice Bound (2003), Secret Fantasy (1971), Ballers (2015).
When and where was Grace Zabriskie born?
Grace Zabriskie was born on May 17, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Grace Zabriskie have?
Grace Zabriskie has accumulated over 148 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Grace Zabriskie's background in cinema and television?
Grace Zabriskie is an American actress born on May 17, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Marion Grace, whose maiden name was Zabriskie, and Roger Thomas Tom Caplinger. Her mother was a relative of James Zabriskie and had distant Polish and Dutch ancestry from Wyckoff, New Jersey. Grace Zabriskie h...
Grace Zabriskie by the numbers
148credits
107films
41TV series
1972–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The West Wing (1999) as Isabel — aged about 58
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Sarah Palmer — aged about 49
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Sarah Palmer (voice) (archive footage) — aged about 49
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mrs. Ross — aged about 48
- Charmed (1998) as The Crone — aged about 57
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Mrs. Colbert — aged about 48
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