Lorraine Gary
Actress

Lorraine Gary Net Worth

Lorraine Gary was born in New York City in 1937 and raised in Los Angeles. At 16, she won a best actress award at the Pasadena Playhouse, but chose to attend Columbia University instead. She began her acting career in the late 60s, and achieved her greatest fame with her portrayal of Sheriff Roy Scheider's wife in the first two "Jaws" films. She also appeared in comedies such as Car Wash, Zero to Sixty, and 1941, and guest starred on various TV shows. She came out of retirement to star in Jaws: The Revenge in 1987, but has not acted since. She has been married to MCA president Sid Sheinberg for 60 years, and her sons are both film producers. Additionally, Marty McFly's mother in Back to the Future was named after Lorraine Gary.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day August 16, 1937
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo
Other names Lorraine Sheinberg
Alma mater Columbia University
Occupation Actress
Years active 1967–1987
Spouse(s) Sid Sheinberg (m. 1956)
Children Bill Sheinberg John Sheinberg
Parents George Gottfried (father) Betty Gottfried (mother)

💰 Net worth: $900,000 (2024)

Lorraine Gary, a renowned actress in the United States, has an estimated net worth of $900,000 as of 2024. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her incredible performances. Gary's talent and dedication have earned her a reputable status in the acting world, allowing her to accumulate a considerable fortune. As an artist, she has demonstrated versatility and exceptional skill, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers and admirers alike. With her successful career trajectory, it is no surprise that Lorraine Gary has become a prominent figure in Hollywood.

Biography/Timeline

1956

On 19 August 1956, Gary married entertainment industry executive Sidney Sheinberg, with whom she has two sons. She retired from acting after her appearance in the film 1941 (1979). She came out of retirement to reprise her role as Ellen Brody for the second time in Jaws: The Revenge, released in 1987. Her sons, Bill Sheinberg and Jonathan Sheinberg, are both film producers.

1960

A life member of the Actors Studio, Gary began her acting career in the late 1960s doing guest appearances on several popular TV shows. These include Night Gallery, Dragnet 1968, in an episode entitled "The Big Shipment", McCloud, The Marcus-Nelson Murders (the pilot for Kojak), and The F.B.I.. She began her first major acting role when she was a guest star on seven episodes of the TV series Ironside, among them "Tom Dayton Is Loose Among Us", in which she played the substitute librarian Miss Kirk, who pushes the unstable Tom Dayton too hard, and "In Search of an Artist", as a woman with a drinking Problem who may have been involved in a murder.

1995

In 1995, together with her husband, Gary received the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Humanitarian Award.

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