Gail O'Grady
ActingAbout Gail O'Grady
Gail Ann O'Grady (born January 23, 1963), an American actress and producer, is best known for her roles as Donna Abandando on the ABC police drama NYPD Blue, and Helen Pryor on the NBC drama series American Dreams. She is also well known for her lead roles in a number of television movies. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Awards three times. She has been married six times and has 3 children.
Gail O'Grady Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gail O'Grady reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gail O'Grady's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Gail O'Grady's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Tricks, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gail O'Grady Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gail O'Grady's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gail O'Grady has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | President Down | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Love in the Clouds | Jane | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Heart of the Matter | Gladys | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact | Robin Pyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Deviant Love | Marlene | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Identity Theft of a Cheerleader | Angie Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Manipulated | D.A. Diane Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lycan | Ms. Fields | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Love on Ice | Mia Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Right Girl | Martha Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mothers of the Bride | Debra Wolf | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Mystery Cruise | Alvirah Meehan | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sins of the Preacher | Susan Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Shadow on the Mesa | Mona Eastman | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 | Nancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | After the Fall | Dr. Susan Miles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Circle | Dr. Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Living Out Loud | Emily Marshall | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The House That Jack Built | Hannah | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | An American Carol | Jane Wagstaffe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | All I Want for Christmas | Sarah Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | While the Children Sleep | Meghan Eastman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mayday | Anne Metz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | More Sex & the Single Mom | Jess Gradwell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tricks | Jane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Sure Hand of God | Molly Bowser | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sex & the Single Mom | Jess Gradwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Lucky 7 | Rachel Myer | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hostage Negotiator | Theresa Foley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes | Olivia Wise | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Out of Sync | Maggie Stanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Another Woman's Husband | Susan Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo | Claire | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Two of Hearts | Molly Saunders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Walking Across Egypt | Elaine Rigsbee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Medusa's Child | Vivian Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Every 9 Seconds | Janet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Two Voices | Kathleen Anneken | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Three Lives of Karen | Karen Winthrop / Emily Riggs / Cindy Last | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | That Old Feeling | Rowena | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Celtic Pride | Carol O'Hara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nothing Lasts Forever | Dr. Page Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Trial by Fire | Paulette Gill | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal | Lt. Paula Coughlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Parker Kane | Cindy Ellis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | People Like Us | Rebecca Bailey | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Nobody's Perfect | Shelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Blackout | Caroline Boyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Laura | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Spellcaster | Jackie | Flop | Similar → |
Gail O'Grady - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gail O'Grady?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gail O'Grady is "Tricks" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gail O'Grady acted in?
Gail O'Grady has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gail O'Grady?
Other notable films include "Two of Hearts", "More Sex & the Single Mom", and "The Three Lives of Karen".