Gail Ogrady – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	38-28-36 inches
Bodytype	Apple
Height	5 feet 2 inches (1.60 m)
Weight	61 kg (135 lbs)
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Hazel

Nickname	Gail
Gender	Female
Age	61 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth	January 23, 1963
Full Name	Gail Ann O’Grady
Profession	Actress and Producer
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Religion	Not Known
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius

American actress and producer Gail Ann O’Grady was born on January 23, 1963, and is most recognized for her work on television. Among them are the NBC series American Dreams’ Helen Pryor and the ABC police drama NYPD Blue’s Donna Abandando. O’Grady is nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Early Life

O’Grady was born to Jim and Jan O’Grady in Detroit, Michigan. Raised in Wheaton, Illinois, she attended Wheaton North High School, where she received her diploma in 1981. In 1986, following her commercial appearances, she relocated to Los Angeles.

Career

O’Grady started out as a model for Montgomery Ward and later went on to act in commercials before appearing as a guest on a number of television programs. She made her big-screen debut in the movie She’s Having a Baby in 1988. Her big break came from playing Donna Abandando on NYPD Blue, where she was nominated for an Emmy every year from 1993 to 1996. She starred in television movies and independent films even after quitting the series in 1996.

O’Grady portrayed Helen Pryor in the movie American Dreams from 2002 to 2005. She also had several TV appearances, such as in Hot Properties, Two and a Half Men, and Desperate Housewives. She has appeared in many television shows, such as Monk, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

She played Angie Patterson in the 2019 Lifetime movie Identity Theft of a Cheerleader.

Personal Life

Gail O’Grady has been married and divorced six times.

Filmography

• 1988: She’s Having a Baby
• 1988: Blackout
• 1988: Spellcaster
• 1990: Nobody’s Perfect
• 1996: Celtic Pride
• 1997: That Old Feeling
• 1999: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
• 1999: Walking Across Egypt
• 2004: The Sure Hand of God
• 2004: Tricks (Also producer)
• 2004: Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes
• 2008: An American Carol
• 2009: The House That Jack Built
• 2010: Circle
• 2011: ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2
• 2014: Mothers of the Bride
• 2015: Justice Served
• 2017: Lycan
• 2019: Deviant Love
• 2019: Manipulated
• 2021: The Baby Pact
• 2022: Deadly Draw

Television Films

• 1987: Billionaire Boys Club
• 1990: People Like Us
• 1990: Parker Kane
• 1991: The Hit Man
• 1995: She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal
• 1995: Trial by Fire
• 1995: Nothing Lasts Forever
• 1997: The Three Lives of Karen
• 1997: Two Voices
• 1997: Every 9 Seconds
• 1997: Medusa’s Child
• 1999: Two of Hearts
• 2000: Another Woman’s Husband
• 2000: Out of Sync
• 2001: Hostage Negotiator
• 2002: Hope Ranch
• 2003: Lucky 7
• 2003: Sex and the Single Mom
• 2005: More Sex & the Single Mom
• 2005: Mayday
• 2007: While the Children Sleep
• 2007: All I Want for Christmas
• 2009: Living Out Loud
• 2010: After the Fall
• 2013: Shadow on the Mesa
• 2013: The Minister’s Wife (a.k.a. Sins of the Preacher)
• 2013: The Mystery Cruise
• 2015: The Right Girl
• 2017: Love on Ice
• 2019: Identity Theft of a Cheerleader
• 2022: Heart of the Matter

Television Series

• 1986–1990: Matlock
• 1987: Werewolf
• 1988: In the Heat of the Night
• 1988: China Beach
• 1989: Superboy
• 1990: Cheers
• 1990: Anything But Love
• 1990: Hardball
• 1992: Murder, She Wrote
• 1993: Time Trax
• 1993: Designing Women
• 1993: Silk Stalkings
• 1993–1996, 1999: NYPD Blue
• 1994: Burke’s Law
• 1996: Promised Land
• 1996: Space: Above and Beyond
• 1996: The Gail O’Grady Show
• 2001: Ally McBeal
• 2002–2005: American Dreams
• 2002: Monk
• 2005: Hot Properties
• 2006: Two and a Half Men
• 2007: Hidden Palms
• 2007: Monk
• 2007: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
• 2007: Las Vegas
• 2007: Boston Legal
• 2007: Cane
• 2008: The Mentalist
• 2008: CSI: Miami
• 2008: Desperate Housewives
• 2009: Empire State
• 2009: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
• 2009: Ghost Whisperer
• 2009: True Jackson, VP
• 2009: CSI: NY
• 2010: The Forgotten
• 2010: Drop Dead Diva
• 2010: The Deep End
• 2010–2011: Hellcats
• 2011: Memphis Beat
• 2011: Necessary Roughness
• 2011: Hawaii Five-0
• 2013: Castle
• 2013: Rules of Engagement
• 2013: Major Crimes
• 2013: The Crazy Ones
• 2014–2015: Revenge
• 2015: Code Black
• 2016: Fresh Off the Boat
• 2017: Training Day
• 2017: His Wives and Daughters
• 2018–2023: Criminal Minds
• TBA: Duster

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Gail O’Grady Education

Qualification: Graduated from High School

School: Wheaton North High School

College: None

Gail O’Grady Career

Profession: Actress and Producer

Known For: Her Roles on television. Her roles include Donna Abandando in the ABC police drama NYPD Blue, and Helen Pryor in the NBC drama series American Dreams

Debut:

Film: Billionaire Boys Club
Television: Matlock

Net Worth: USD $3 million approx.

Family & Relatives

Father: Jim O’Grady

Mother: Jan O’Grady

Brother: Michael O’Grady

Sister: None

Marital Status: Divorced

Ex Spouse:

Josef Shamir

No. of Children: 1 Son

Son: Michael Colton O’Grady

Daughter: None

Past Relationships:

John Stamatakis (2004 – 2008) {Ex-Husband}
Anthony J Pellegrino (1998 – 2000) {Ex-Husband}
Steve Fenton (1995 – 1996) {Ex-Husband}
Severin Wunderman (1991 – 1992) {Ex-Husband}
Jeffrey Byron (1990 – 1991) {Ex-Husband}
Richard Dasko (1981 – 1983) {Ex-Husband}
Chris Bayers (2002 – 2004)
Robert Claypool

FAQs

Who is Gail O’Grady?

Gail O’Grady is an American actress and producer, born on 23 January, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

How old is Gail O’Grady?

Gail O’Grady is 61 years old as of April 2024.

How tall is Gail O’Grady?

Gail O’Grady is 5 feet 2 inches (1.60 m).