Acting
Gloria Gifford
Born 1946-07-06
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Gloria taught at the American Film Institute for six years in the Masters' Program. She taught Directors, Writers and Producers and among her successful AFI students: Patty Jenkins (Monster (2003), Brian Dannelly (Saved! (2004), Weeds (2005).
Known For
Prominent works featuring Gloria Gifford
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Halloween II
1981
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The Nanny
1993
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48 Hrs.
1982
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This Is Spinal Tap
1984
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ER
1994
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12 Monkeys
2015
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Abbott Elementary
2021
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The Incredible Hulk
1977
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Hunter
1984
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Family Ties
1982
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (41 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | How I Met Your Father | Sylvia | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Abbott Elementary | Ms. Davis | TV Series | 2021 |
 | 12 Monkeys | Helen | TV Series | 2015 |
 | A Perfect Ending | Sharon | Movie | 2012 |
 | The Christmas Pageant | Rebecca McCulloch | Movie | 2011 |
 | All I Want for Christmas | Lily James | Movie | 2007 |
 | You've Got a Friend | Miss Egelhoff | Movie | 2007 |
 | Gettin' Some Jail Time | Edward's Mom | Movie | 2006 |
 | 8 Simple Rules | Teacher | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Hidden Blessings | Mona Taylor | Movie | 2000 |
 | Son of the Beach | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2000 |
 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Mary (segment "The House On Baker Street") | TV Series | 1997 |
 | The Practice | Vivian Marshall | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Across the Moon | Prison Visitor | Movie | 1994 |
 | ER | Mrs. Wyatt | TV Series | 1994 |
 | The Nanny | INS Officer | TV Series | 1993 |
| The Nanny | District Attorney | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Dave's World | Estelle | TV Series | 1993 |
 | There Was a Little Boy | Martha | Movie | 1993 |
 | Three of Hearts | Operator | Movie | 1993 |
 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Miss Cosgrove | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Life Goes On | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1989 |
 | Vice Versa | Marcie | Movie | 1988 |
 | Big Trouble | Wanda | Movie | 1986 |
 | A Touch of Scandal | Newscaster at Ambassador Hotel | Movie | 1984 |
 | Hunter | Hunter's Lawyer | TV Series | 1984 |
 | This Is Spinal Tap | Airport Security Officer | Movie | 1984 |
 | Last of the Great Survivors | Ms. Revson | Movie | 1984 |
 | D.C. Cab | Miss Floyd | Movie | 1983 |
 | Going Berserk | Francine | Movie | 1983 |
 | 48 Hrs. | Hooker | Movie | 1982 |
 | The New Odd Couple | Rita | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Family Ties | Akila | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Cagney & Lacey | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story | Jean Wiles | Movie | 1981 |
 | Halloween II | Mrs. Alves | Movie | 1981 |
 | Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige | Darlene | Movie | 1981 |
 | Hart to Hart | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1979 |
 | California Suite | Lola Gump | Movie | 1978 |
 | The Incredible Hulk | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1977 |
 | Quincy, M.E. | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1976 |