Amazing Grace Zabriskie was born in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. As a creative individual, she began by writing her own original poetry, which she would later perform at various coffee shops and artist hangouts in Atlanta. Her artistic endeavors didn't stop there, as she was also a talented silk-screen printmaker.
Zabriskie's passion for the arts eventually led her to Hollywood, where she made her acting debut in the 1979 film Norma Rae. She went on to appear in over 80 movies, showcasing her incredible range and versatility as an actress. One of her most notable performances was as Mrs. Ames in the 1981 adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, East of Eden.
Her impressive acting career continued with critically acclaimed roles in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and The Big Easy (1986),which was set in her beloved hometown of New Orleans. Zabriskie also worked with renowned director and producer David Lynch, becoming a series regular in the cult favorite Twin Peaks (1990) as the enigmatic Sarah Palmer.
In addition to her acting career, Zabriskie has also made a name for herself as a talented visual artist. She has been creating her own original paintings, unique sculptures, and woodwork art that can be viewed in Los Angeles galleries. Her visual arts, which include creating lamps or "sculptures with light" as she calls them, are available from the L.A.-based ArtHaus.
Throughout her career, Zabriskie has demonstrated her ability to take on a wide range of roles, from the critically acclaimed Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) to the more recent zany Sparkler (1997) and the big-name feature No Good Deed (2002),based on a short story by Dashiell Hammett.
