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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Sid Sheinberg (1956-2019)
Education
Columbia University
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Latin (Lotharingia)
Popularity
Tier B -- 12,465 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 37
Year context
Born in 1937 -- Hindenburg disaster; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 12 years (1975-1987)
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Filmography (6)
Biography
Lorraine Gary (born Lorraine Gottfried; August 16, 1937) is an American actress. She is best famous for portraying Ellen Brody in the films Jaws, Jaws 2, and Jaws: The Revenge, as well as in the films 1941 and Car Wash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lorraine Gary?
Lorraine Gary is 88 years old, born on .
Where was Lorraine Gary born?
Lorraine Gary was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Lorraine Gary been in?
Lorraine Gary has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Jaws: The Revenge (1987), 1941 (1979), Just You and Me, Kid (1979), Jaws 2 (1978), Car Wash (1976).
What is Lorraine Gary known for?
Lorraine Gary is primarily known as an actor. Lorraine Gary (born Lorraine Gottfried; August 16, 1937) is an American actress. She is best famous for portraying Ellen Brody in the films Jaws, Jaws…
Where can I find more information about Lorraine Gary?
You can find more about Lorraine Gary on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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