Gail O'Grady - Actor Profile

Gail O'Grady

Acting
50Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 23, 1963
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gail O'Grady reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Gail O'Grady's filmography leans towards the TV Movie genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gail O'Grady remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in More Sex & the Single Mom, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gail O'Grady Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gail O'Grady's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
More Sex & the Single Mom (2005) movie poster
★7.3

More Sex & the Single Mom — Single, divorced lawyer Jess Gradwell returns in this sequel as she tries to raise her new three-year-old son, Jake, whi

More Sex & the Single Mom

2005•Drama
★7.1
Sex & the Single Mom (2003) movie poster
★7.1

Sex & the Single Mom — Jess Gradwell and her teenage daughter boast a superclose relationship. When it comes to sex, however, Mom won't stand f

Sex & the Single Mom

2003•Drama
★6.6
Identity Theft of a Cheerleader (2019) movie poster
★6.6

Identity Theft of a Cheerleader — A 33-year-old woman takes on a teenage identity and goes back to high school.

Identity Theft of a Cheerleader

2019•Thriller
★6.3
Love on Ice (2017) movie poster
★6.3

Love on Ice — Emily James, now 27 years old and considered a relic in the world of figure skating, gets an improbably shot to reclaim

Love on Ice

2017•Romance
★6.2
That Old Feeling (1997) movie poster
★6.2

That Old Feeling — A bride's divorced parents find their old feelings for each other during the wedding reception and over the course of th

That Old Feeling

1997•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gail O'Grady.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 President Down - Flop 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 Hit Similar →
2004 Tricks Jane Flop Similar →
2004 The Sure Hand of God Molly Bowser Average Similar →
2003 Sex & the Single Mom Jess Gradwell Hit Similar →
2003 Lucky 7 Rachel Myer Average Similar →
2001 Hostage Negotiator Theresa Foley Flop 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 Flop Similar →
1999 Walking Across Egypt Elaine Rigsbee Flop Similar →
1997 Medusa's Child Vivian Henry Flop Similar →
1997 Every 9 Seconds Janet Flop Similar →
1997 Two Voices Kathleen Anneken Flop Similar →
1997 The Three Lives of Karen Karen Winthrop / Emily Riggs / Cindy Last Flop Similar →
1997 That Old Feeling Rowena Average Similar →
1996 Celtic Pride Carol O'Hara Flop Similar →
1995 Nothing Lasts Forever Dr. Page Taylor Average Similar →
1995 Trial by Fire Paulette Gill Flop 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 Flop 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 "More Sex & the Single Mom" with a rating of 7.3/10.

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 "Sex & the Single Mom", "Identity Theft of a Cheerleader", and "Love on Ice".