Gretchen Corbett

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Characters played by Gretchen Corbett

The Girl — Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971)

The Girl is a mysterious mute blonde woman whom Jessica repeatedly sees watching her from a distance. She beckons Jessica toward the cliff where Sam Dorker's bloodied body is found, then disappears after being questioned. Her corpse is later discovered inside Duncan's bass case, deepening Jessica's uncertainty about what is real.

Beth (Davenport) Van Zandt — The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996)

Beth's married name, involved in Jim's framing case.

Linda Mae Meyers — The Other Side of the Mountain: Part II (1978)

Jill's close friend and fellow skier who claims a relationship with Dick.

Liz — High Ice (1980)

Liz is one of the climbers left stranded on the mountain after Tom falls and is lost. She is cut off from a safe descent along with Kathy and the others as an avalanche and worsening weather block their way. With little equipment and the cold intensifying, she must wait for rescue.

Beth Davenport — The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play (1996)

Grieving mother seeking justice for her murdered son, becomes key client.

Ellen Devore — Time Warp (1981)

Ellen Devore is Mark Devore’s wife, waiting for him after he is believed to be missing. On their wedding anniversary, she holds a séance in hopes of contacting him, and Mark’s sudden appearance convinces her that he is alive. Their tender reunion is brief because Mark must leave again.

Career Overview

Gretchen Corbett has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Rockford Files Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Cycle, Pig, Things Are Looking Up. 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
42
Birth Date
1945-08-13
Birth Place
Camp Sherman, Oregon, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5607689), public domain (CC0).