Sharon Gless (born May 31, 1943) is an American actress known for her iconic TV roles, including Sgt. Christine Cagney in Cagney & Lacey, Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk, and Madeline Westen in Burn Notice. She has won two Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards for her performances. Gless began her career as a secretary before transitioning to acting and has also appeared in stage productions like Misery and The Vagina Monologues.

Sharon Gless

Acting Born May 31, 1943 Los Angeles, California, USA

Sharon Gless (born May 31, 1943) is an American actress known for her iconic TV roles, including Sgt. Christine Cagney in Cagney & Lacey, Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk, and Madeline Westen in Burn Notice. She has won two Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards for her performances. Gless began her career as a secretary before transitioning to acting and has also appeared in stage productions like Misery and The Vagina Monologues.

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The Graham Norton Show

Self

The View

Self - Guest

Rizzoli & Isles

Inmate

Nip/Tuck

Colleen Rose

Ironside

Adam-12

Lynn Carmichael

Station 19

Dottie

Touched by an Angel

Ziggy

Judging Amy

Dr. Sally Godwin

The Rockford Files

Susan Jameson

The Rockford Files

Lori Jenivan

Burn Notice

Madeline Westen