Gayle Rankin

Gayle Rankin

36 · Born: Aug 1, 1989

Personal Details

Height5' 6"
BornAug 1, 1989 Paisley, Scotland, UK

Biography

Gayle Rankin, a talented Scottish actress, has gained widespread recognition for her captivating portrayal of Sheila the She-Wolf in the critically acclaimed TV series GLOW, which premiered in 2017.

In addition to her impressive work in GLOW, Rankin has also made a significant impact in the world of film, taking on the role of Queen Victoria in the highly successful musical drama The Greatest Showman, also released in 2017.

Furthermore, her exceptional acting skills have been showcased in HBO's Perry Mason, a period drama series that aired in 2020, where she played the character of Emily Dodson.

Rankin's impressive journey in the entertainment industry began with her training at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she became the first Scottish individual to win a place at this esteemed institution.

Career

2024
2023
Bad Things
Bad Things as Ruthie Nodd
2022
Moon Manor
Moon Manor as Tammy
Men
Men as Riley
Kindred
Kindred as Margaret Weylin
2021
Editing
Editing as The Woman
Worth
Worth as Maya
2020
Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Emily Dodson
2019
The Climb
The Climb as Marissa
Her Smell
Her Smell as Ali van der Wolff
2018
In a Relationship
In a Relationship as Rachel Flegelman
2017
I Am a Seagull
I Am a Seagull as Gayle / Nina
The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman as Queen Victoria
GLOW
GLOW as Sheila the She-Wolf
2012
Warfield
Warfield as Molly