Gail Strickland
Actress

Gail Strickland Net Worth

Gail Strickland is an American actress and soundtrack born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 18, 1947. She attended acting courses at Florida State University and studied with Sanford Meisner. She made her debut on television in the series 'As the World Turns' and her first theatrical role was in Donald Driver's 'Status Quo Vadis'. She then moved to California and appeared as a guest star in various series, before signing as Maureen Stapleton's partner in the television picture, 'The Gathering', and playing opposite Beau Bridges in 'The President's Mistress'. Her first theatrical movie was 'The Drowning Pool', starring Paul Newman.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day May 18, 1947
Birth Place  Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actress
Years active 1966–present

💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)

Gail Strickland, a renowned actress and talented soundtrack artist, has achieved significant success in the entertainment industry throughout her career. With her remarkable acting abilities and soulful voice, Strickland has not only won over the hearts of audiences but has also garnered substantial wealth. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be a whopping $7 million, making her one of the most financially prosperous individuals in the field. With her continued dedication and unwavering talent, Strickland is sure to leave a lasting impact on the United States film and music industry.

Biography/Timeline

1970

Strickland was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Theodosia and Lynn Strickland, who owned a tire shop. She had featured roles in 1970s films such as Bound for Glory, The Drowning Pool and Norma Rae. In 1973, she appeared as Sister Ann, in the season four episode, "Almost a Nun's Story", on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

1987

Strickland had a memorable appearance on the television series M*A*S*H as Captain Helen Whitfield, a nurse in an ongoing battle with alcoholism. She appeared in the pilot episode of the television series Night Court as the public defender. She also guest starred in the Cagney & Lacey episode "Fathers and Daughters" (4.5). Strickland played a struggling rancher's daughter in the 1987 Highway to Heaven episode "A Dream of Wild Horses", alongside legendary actor Richard Farnsworth. She played nurse practitioner Marilyn McGrath in the 1988 TV series HeartBeat. This was one of the earliest portrayals of a lesbian character on American network television.

1993

Strickland appeared in 11 episodes of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman from 1993–94 as the character Olive Davis. She guest starred in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Paradise", as the character Alixus. In 1994-95, she appeared as Mrs. Landis of Doubleday in the Seinfeld season 6 episodes, "The Chaperone" and "The Switch". She appeared on the U.S. Navy series JAG first season episode "War Crimes". She played Ambassador Bartlett, the U.S. ambassador to Peru. Strickland also played Esther MacInerney, the wife of A.J. MacInerney (Martin Sheen), Chief of Staff for President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas), in the 1995 movie The American President. She played Dr. Rene Spielman on ER season 6, episode 6, "The Peace of Wild Things".

2002

Strickland was a cast member in the brief run of the 2002 CBS television series First Monday, playing a Supreme Court justice.

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