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Gretchen Egolf

Gretchen Egolf

American actress Gretchen Egolf came of age in Lancaster, PA, and first honed her acting ability as a young child on the theatrical circuit. Upon graduation from high school, Egolf enrolled in New York's illustrious Juilliard as a drama major. She subsequently launched a career as an on- and off-Broadway actress, a film star, and a television player. TV roles included a regular part on the series Martial Law and a recurring role on Roswell, in addition to guest appearances on such programs as Law & Order, Without a Trace, Medium, Nero Wolfe, and others. Cinematically, Egolf landed supporting roles in two particularly high-profile features: the 1994 Quiz Show (directed by Robert Redford) and the 1999 Talented Mr. Ripley (directed by Anthony Minghella). She also portrayed Genevieve Halford, wife of Jackie Gleason, in the eponymous made-for-television biopic of that superstar, Gleason (2002). In 2007, Egolf scored a regular role on the sci-fi drama Journeyman as the lead character's (Kevin McKidd) wife; the series was canceled after its first season. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide


Gretchen Egolf Trivia

What role did Gretchen Egolf portray in The Namesake?
Gretchen Egolf played Astrid in The Namesake

Who did Gretchen Egolf play in Gleason?
Gretchen Egolf was Genevieve Halford Gleason in Gleason

Who did Gretchen Egolf play in The Talented Mr. Ripley?
Gretchen Egolf was Fran in The Talented Mr. Ripley

Who did Gretchen Egolf play in Quiz Show?
Gretchen Egolf was Student at book party in Quiz Show


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