Grace Zabriskie
Grace Zabriskie
To say that Grace Zabriskie has specialized in maternal roles is hardly adequate. Many of the mothers portrayed by Zabriskie in films and on TV are the sort of parents that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy: clinging, castrating, and constantly jabbering away about nothing in particular (to be fair, she has essayed a few benign, likeable moms). She has been prominently featured in such films as Norma Rae (1979), Drugstore Cowboy (1988), and The Big Easy (1989). Her TV work includes the roles of Laura Palmer's hysterical mother in Twin Peaks (1990) and the recurring part of Thada Duvall in the NBC daytimer Santa Barbara. Undoubtedly, Zabriskie's most bizarre screen assignment was her S&M sex scene in Chain of Desire (1991). As brash and outspoken as ever, Grace Zabriskie played Granny in first-time director Anjelica Huston's controversial Bastard out of Carolina (1996). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Filmography of Grace Zabriskie:
- R.S.V.P. with Jason Mewes
- The Glow with Portia deRossi , Dean Cain , Hal Linden , Dina Merrill , Joseph Campanella
- The Private Eyes with Tim Conway , Don Knotts , Bernard Fox
- The Boost with James Woods , Sean Young , Steven Hill , Amanda Blake
- Drop Zone with Wesley Snipes , Gary Busey , Yancy Butler , Michael Jeter , Andy Romano , Julie Warner , Melanie Mayron
- Leonard, Part 6 with Bill Cosby , Tom Courtenay , Joe Don Baker , Moses Gunn , Gloria Foster , Jane Fonda
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me with Sheryl Lee , Chris Isaak , Ray Wise , David Bowie , Moira Kelly , Kyle MacLachlan , Harry Dean Stanton , Kiefer Sutherland , Peggy Lipton , James Marshall , David Lynch , Madchen Amick , Miguel Ferrer , Heather Graham , Jurgen Prochnow , Calvin Lockhart , Walter Olkewicz , Kimmy Robertson , Lenny vonDohlen
- George B. with Brad Garrett , David Morse
- Cobb with Tommy Lee Jones , Robert Wuhl , Lolita Davidovich , Dana Hill
- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues with Uma Thurman , John Hurt , Noriyuki "Pat" Morita , Lorraine Bracco , Keanu Reeves , Angie Dickinson , Sean Young , Crispin Glover , Roseanne , Ed Jr. Begley , Steve Buscemi , Faye Dunaway , Heather Graham , Carol Kane , Udo Kier , River Phoenix , Lin Shaye , Buck Henry , Lily Tomlin
- Norma Rae with Sally Field , Beau Bridges , Ron Leibman , Pat Hingle , Barbara Baxley , Gail Strickland , Lonny Chapman , Bert Freed , James Luisi , Gregory Walcott , Noble Willingham , Bob Minor
Grace Zabriskie Trivia
Who did Grace Zabriskie portray in The Servants of Twilight?
Grace Zabriskie was Grace Spivey in The Servants of Twilight
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in R.S.V.P.?
Grace Zabriskie was Mary Franklin in R.S.V.P.
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in The Glow?
Grace Zabriskie was Sylvia in The Glow
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in A Family Thing?
Grace Zabriskie played Ruby in A Family Thing
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in The Private Eyes?
Grace Zabriskie played Nanny in The Private Eyes
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in Chrystal?
Grace Zabriskie played Gladys in Chrystal
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in The Grudge?
Grace Zabriskie played Emma in The Grudge
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in No Good Deed?
Grace Zabriskie played Mrs. Quarre in No Good Deed
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in Ferngully: The Last Rainforest?
Grace Zabriskie played Magi Lune in Ferngully: The Last Rainforest
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Child's Play 2?
Grace Zabriskie was Grace Poole in Child's Play 2
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in Dante's View?
Grace Zabriskie played Geraldine in Dante's View
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Wild at Heart?
Grace Zabriskie was Juana in Wild at Heart
Who did Grace Zabriskie portray in The Boost?
Grace Zabriskie was Sheryl in The Boost
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in License to Wed?
Grace Zabriskie played Grandma Jones in License to Wed
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Drop Zone?
Grace Zabriskie was Winona in Drop Zone
Who did Grace Zabriskie portray in My Own Private Idaho?
Grace Zabriskie was Alena in My Own Private Idaho
Who did Grace Zabriskie portray in Leonard, Part 6?
Grace Zabriskie was Jefferson in Leonard, Part 6
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me?
Grace Zabriskie played Sarah Palmer in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in An Officer and a Gentleman?
Grace Zabriskie played Esther Pokrifki in An Officer and a Gentleman
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Gone In 60 Seconds?
Grace Zabriskie was Helen Raines in Gone In 60 Seconds
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in Armageddon?
Grace Zabriskie played Dottie in Armageddon
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Big Love: Season 02?
Grace Zabriskie was Lois Henrickson in Big Love: Season 02
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in Big Love: Season 01?
Grace Zabriskie played Lois Henrickson in Big Love: Season 01
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in George B.?
Grace Zabriskie was The Mother in George B.
Who did Grace Zabriskie portray in Bastard out of Carolina?
Grace Zabriskie was Granny in Bastard out of Carolina
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Desert Winds?
Grace Zabriskie was Jackie's Mother in Desert Winds
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues?
Grace Zabriskie was Mrs Hankshaw in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in Bonds of Love?
Grace Zabriskie played Emma Smith in Bonds of Love
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in The Waterdance?
Grace Zabriskie was Pat in The Waterdance
Who did Grace Zabriskie portray in Norma Rae?
Grace Zabriskie was Linette Odum in Norma Rae
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Fried Green Tomatoes?
Grace Zabriskie was Eva Bates in Fried Green Tomatoes
What role did Grace Zabriskie portray in The Executioner's Song?
Grace Zabriskie played Kathryne Baker in The Executioner's Song
Who did Grace Zabriskie portray in Drugstore Cowboy?
Grace Zabriskie was Bob's Mother in Drugstore Cowboy
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in The Burning Bed?
Grace Zabriskie played Flossie Hughes in The Burning Bed
Who did Grace Zabriskie play in Body Rock?
Grace Zabriskie was Chilly's Mother in Body Rock
What role did Grace Zabriskie play in The Big Easy?
Grace Zabriskie played Mama, Remy's Mother in The Big Easy
