Sharon Gless | 31/5/1943 | 78
Sharon Gless has been a fixture in television for decades. Born in California to an older family, Gless was already aspiring to act in her early years. However, she first made her career start as a secretary for advertising agencies. Eventually, the young actress started working for independent film production companies. She then got her big break in 1972 when she signed a 7-year contract with Universal Studios. While working for Universal, she first appeared in TV movies and minor roles in many TV shows.
Her first significant role was as Christine Cagney on Cagney & Lacey, where she replaced Meg Foster starting in the series’ seventh episode. Throughout the series from 1982 until 1988, Gless won two Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe. Other notable acting credits to her name include Burn Notice, Nip/Tuck, and The Trials of Rosie O’Neill, where Gless met her now-husband, series creator Barney Rosenzweig. Today, Gless remains active in the industry and has ventured into theater, as well.
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