Gail OGrady

 Gail Ann O'Grady (born January 23, 1963) is an American producer and actress is most well-known for her roles in television. Her roles include Donna Abandando in the ABC police drama NYPD Blue, and Helen Pryor in the NBC drama series American Dreams. O'Grady is also famous for her lead roles in numerous television films. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Awards three times.O'Grady began her career as a model for Montgomery Ward and as an actor in several commercials. In one commercial she was the neighbor in which Michael J. Fox's character chases a Diet Pepsi. Then, she started appearing in guest roles, usually as the villain.She made her big screen debut with the 1988 romantic comedy She's Having a Baby, and was later cast for two episodes on the ABC drama China Beach. She also appeared as a guest on a number of other shows as well as appeared in movies made for television and independent movies.