Sharon Gless
A veteran actress of stage, screen and television with multiple awards to her name, Sharon Gless was born May 31, 1943, in Los Angeles. Her grandfather, Neil McCarthy was a well-known lawyer to the stars, including Howard Hughes, Louis B. Mayer and Cecil B. DeMille.

As "Cagney & Lacey" (1982-88), Gless and co-star Tyne Daly broke barriers as the first female dramatic leads on television, playing a pair of New York City police detectives. Gless picked up two Emmys and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of the working-class Christine Cagney, who struggled with alcoholism and other complex issues on screen. Gless won another Golden Globe for her work as the title character in the courtroom drama "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill" (1990-92).

Later in her career, Gless enjoyed successful runs on "Queer as Folk" (2000-05), "Nip/Tuck" (2008-09) and "Burn Notice" (2007-), the latter earning her another Emmy nod in 2010.

Featured Movies
  • Hannah FreeHannah Free

    One of them is a free-thinking butch lesbian, the other a married homemaker -- together, they've managed to sustain a decades-long love affair that's transcended time and place in this drama from helmer Wendy Jo Carlton. Sharon Gless -- a gay icon since her "Cagney & Lacey" days -- plays the "out"... Read More

  • Cagney & Lacey: Together AgainCagney & Lacey: Together Again

    This 1995 movie-length "Cagney & Lacey" special reunites Emmy winners Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly in the roles that reserved their respective places in television history -- Christine Cagney and Mary Beth Lacey. This time around, the partners must balance their personal demons with the needs of their... Read More

  • Cagney & Lacey: True ConvictionsCagney & Lacey: True Convictions

    Emmy winners Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly reteam in the roles that solidified their status as TV legends on their hit show "Cagney & Lacey," playing Detective Christine Cagney and Detective Sgt. Mary Beth Lacey, respectively, in this made-for-TV movie. This time around, the partners come face-to-face... Read More

  • Cagney & Lacey: Through the Glass CeilingCagney & Lacey: Through the Glass Ceiling

    Their third feature-length TV special finds detective partners Christine Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Mary Beth Lacey (Tyne Daly) grappling with personal issues as Mary Beth's estranged father (Richard Bradford) reappears, and Christine becomes embroiled in city politics. The cast also includes Sandra... Read More

All Sharon Gless Movies
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Queer as Folk (2000)
Queer as Folk USA
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From Russia to Hollywood (1999)
From Russia To Hollywood: The 100-Year Odyssey of Chekhov and Shdanoff
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Letting Go (1985)
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