Gail Strickland

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Characters played by Gail Strickland

Marie Foster — The Man in the Moon (1991)

A widow and Abigail's childhood friend who moves back to the area with her sons, including Court. She maintains a friendly relationship with the Trants, brings them food after Abigail's accident, and is deeply devastated when Court dies in a farming accident.

Las Vegas Lady — Oxford Blues (1984)

A beautiful older woman in Las Vegas who spends the night with Nick De Angelo, providing him with the money needed to travel to Oxford.

Helen Rhodes — Uncommon Valor (1983)

Helen Rhodes is Col. Cal Rhodes's wife. Although the mission focuses on Rhodes's search for their missing son Frank Rhodes, Helen appears at the emotional resolution of the story, embracing Rhodes when he returns to the United States after finally receiving confirmation of Frank's death.

Mavis — The Drowning Pool (1975)

Closely tied to the matriarch and estate affairs.

Nancy Gilliam — Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983)

Nancy Gilliam is connected to Josh Gilliam and contributes a crucial idea during the evacuation crisis. She reminds Josh about a fuel tank built by Culver Aviation, allowing him to suggest that it be repurposed to carry passengers from Starflight. Her intervention directly supports Josh's technical planning and helps Captain Cody Briggs continue the rescue effort.

Roberta Hampton — Silent Cries (1993)

Hazel's mother who flees to the airport with her daughter amidst the Japanese invasion. They are separated from the men and taken to a prison camp, where they endure the harsh confinement and forced labor alongside other female prisoners.

Career Overview

Gail Strickland has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Gathering Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Man in the Moon, Spies, Lies. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
64
Birth Date
1945-05-18
Birth Place
Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q533824), public domain (CC0).