Gail Cronauer

Gail Cronauer

76 · Born: Dec 23, 1948

Personal Details

BornDec 23, 1948 Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

Gail's life story is a testament to her determination and perseverance. Born in Pennsylvania, she grew up in New Jersey and later pursued her education in Ohio. After completing her studies, she made the bold decision to head west, driven by a sense of adventure and a desire to explore new opportunities.

Throughout her life, Gail has worn many hats. She has been a dedicated mother, a hardworking professional, and a talented actress. Her extensive career in the entertainment industry has seen her work with some of the most renowned screen directors, including Rod Lurie, Rick Linklater, Robert Altman, Oliver Stone, Kim Peirce, Bastian Gunther, Andrew Patterson, and Steve Kloves.

Gail's most notable role to date is arguably her portrayal of Mabel Blanche in the critically acclaimed film "The Vast of Night". She has also made appearances in various other projects, including the upcoming series "Steps of Faith: Hope's Journey", where she will be seen as Mike Chiklis' mom, and the rom-com "Unplugging", where she plays the role of an inappropriate grandma.

In addition to her work in film and television, Gail has also made a name for herself on the stage. Her performances have been met with rave reviews, including her critically acclaimed portrayal of Maria Callas in "Master Class" and her powerful depiction of Emilia in "Othello", opposite Morgan Freeman. She has also had the opportunity to play the role of Richard III with the Judith Shakespeare Co.

As Gail looks to the future, she is excited to see where her next projects will take her and what new opportunities will arise. Trivia buffs may be interested to know that a bizarre and revealing photo of her appeared in the January 1995 issue of American Theatre Magazine.

Career

2025
Killing Faith
Killing Faith as Miss Atwater
The Senior
The Senior as Pat Flynt
2024
Undying
Undying as Helga
Pasture Prime
Pasture Prime as Shirley Ford
2021
The Seventh Day
The Seventh Day as Archbishop's Secretary
2019
The Vast of Night
The Vast of Night as Mabel Blanche
2018
Texas Cotton
Texas Cotton as Judge Hoover
2017
Freaks
Freaks as Mama
2016
The Sector
The Sector as Trading Post Woman
Occupy, Texas
Occupy, Texas as Principal
2014
Steps of Faith
Steps of Faith as Bell Wilcoxs
Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out as Mother
2013
2011
Spilt Milk
Spilt Milk as Lois Schwartz
2007
2006
Infamous
Infamous as Bonnie Clutter
2004
Seventy-8
Seventy-8 as Margaret Meeks
2002
Warning: Parental Advisory
Warning: Parental Advisory as Sen. Paula Hawkins
2000
Dr. T & the Women
Dr. T & the Women as Dr. T's Patient
1999
1998
The Newton Boys
The Newton Boys as Mia Newton
Detention
Detention as Ms. Nunca
Finding North
Finding North as Mrs. Penn
1997
Little Boy Blue
Little Boy Blue as Motel Clerk
Selena
Selena as Woman Customer
1996
Carried Away
Carried Away as Beverly
1994
The Substitute Wife
The Substitute Wife as Isabel Donahue
1993
1991
JFK
JFK as Janet Williams
1986
Positive I.D.
Positive I.D. as Melissa