Sharon Gless
Acting

Sharon Gless

Born 31 May 1943 · Los Angeles, California, USA
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Sharon Gless (born May 31, 1943) is an American actress known for her iconic TV roles, including Sgt. Christine Cagney in Cagney & Lacey, Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk, and Madeline Westen in Burn Notice. She has won two Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards for her performances. Gless began her career as a secretary before transitioning to acting and has also appeared in stage productions like Misery and The Vagina Monologues.

Known for

The Gifted
Station 19
The Exorcist
Burn Notice
Queer as Folk
Nip/Tuck
Rizzoli & Isles
Fast Charlie
Airport 1975
Touched by an Angel
The Star Chamber
Kojak
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