Lorraine Gary
Known for
By any commercial measure, Lorraine Gary is a major actress who can open a project on name recognition alone. 'Jaws 2' belongs on any short list of her work. The first years of the career passed without much notice. Most of the work sits in horror. 55 years, 16 credits: the arithmetic behind the name. 'Jaws' is where the biggest audience of the career showed up.
Lorraine Gary
8 Movies
8 Series
By any commercial measure, Lorraine Gary is a major actress who can open a project on name recognition alone. 'Jaws 2' belongs on any short list of her work. The first years of the career passed without much notice. Most of the work sits in horror. 55 years, 16 credits: the arithmetic behind the name. 'Jaws' is where the biggest audience of the career showed up.
Movies
Plays Ellen Brody
Jaws
1975
Plays Ellen Brody
Jaws 2
1978
Plays Ellen Brody
Jaws: The Revenge
1987
Plays Joan Douglas
1941
1979
Plays Hysterical Lady
Car Wash
1976
Plays Ester Blake
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
1977
Plays Shirl
Just You and Me, Kid
1979
Plays Billy-Jon
Zero to Sixty
1978
Plays Nora Griffin
Man on the Outside
1975
TV Shows
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The Shark That Roared
Full Filmography
Jaws: The Revenge
Ellen Brody
1987
Film
1941
Joan Douglas
1979
Film
Just You and Me, Kid
Shirl
1979
Film
Jaws 2
Ellen Brody
1978
Film
Zero to Sixty
Billy-Jon
1978
Film
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Ester Blake
1977
Film
Car Wash
Hysterical Lady
1976
Film
Jaws
Ellen Brody
1975
Film
Kojak
Ruth Gardner · 1 episode
1973–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lorraine Gary and where are they from?
Lorraine Gary is 89 years old, born on August 16, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Lorraine Gary?
Lorraine Gary is best known for roles in Jaws, Jaws 2, Jaws: The Revenge.
How many movies has Lorraine Gary been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Lorraine Gary has appeared in 8 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Lorraine Gary's first movie?
The career of Lorraine Gary began with The City (1971).
What is Lorraine Gary's most recent movie or series?
Lorraine Gary's most recent release is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, which premiered on June 20, 2025.
What TV shows has Lorraine Gary appeared in?
On television, Lorraine Gary has appeared in Kojak, Night Gallery, E! True Hollywood Story, Ironside.
Does Lorraine Gary have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Lorraine Gary's upcoming work includes: The Shark That Roared (2027).
Lorraine Gary
1937-08-16 · New York City, New York, USA
Lorraine Gary (born Lorraine Gottfried; August 16, 1937) is an American actress. She is best famous for portraying Ellen Brody in the films Jaws, Jaws 2, and Jaws: The Revenge, as well as in the films 1941 and Car Wash.