Sharon Gless
| Born | May 31, 1943 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Barney Rosenzweig |
| Parents | Dennis J. Gless, Marjorie McCarthy |
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'Show Her the Money' spotlights how less than 2% of venture capital goes toward women
- "Show Her the Money" will be screened 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. A post-film panel will take place.
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Sharon Gless on her groundbreaking roles in 'Cagney & Lacey' and 'Queer as Folk'
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Burn Notice | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | The Trials of Rosie O'Neill | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | The Trials of Rosie O'Neill | Winner |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | Cagney & Lacey | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Cagney & Lacey | Nominated |
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