Penny Johnson Jerald

Biography

Penny Johnson Jerald (born March 14, 1961, height 5' 5" (1,65 m) ) is an American actress. She played Beverly Barnes on the HBO comedy series The Larry Sanders Show, Kasidy Yates on the syndicated science fiction series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Sherry Palmer on the Fox action/drama series 24 and Captain Victoria "Iron" Gates on the ABC comedy-drama series Castle.

Career Overview

Penny Johnson Jerald has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Lion King with 1 titles. Signature works include The Orville, The Lion King, The Color of Friendship. 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

52

Birth Date

1961-03-14 00:00:00

Birth Place

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Known For

• 

  The Orville
• 

  The Lion King
• 

  The Color of Friendship
• 

  Parker's Anchor
• Goin' to Chicago
• 

  Savannah

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• The Lion King (1 titles)
• The Lion King (Reboot) Collection (1 titles)
• The Hills Have Eyes (1 titles)
• The Hills Have Eyes (Original) Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• J. Lee (2 collaborations)
• Seth MacFarlane (1 collaborations)
• Adrianne Palicki (1 collaborations)
• Scott Grimes (1 collaborations)
• Peter Macon (1 collaborations)
• Jessica Szohr (1 collaborations)
• Mark Jackson (1 collaborations)
• Anne Winters (1 collaborations)
• Chiwetel Ejiofor (1 collaborations)
• John Oliver (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (52 credits)

  • Jacob Beats Up Nate

    Pauletta Mann

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Good Fortune

    Elena’s Mom

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • ted

    - Talk Dirty to Me (2026) ... Principal Bernard actor actors

    - Desperately Seeking Susan (2024) ... Principal actor actors

    - Just Say Yes (2024) ... Principal actor actors
    2024
  • Celeste's Dreams

    Penelope

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Lion King

    Sarafina (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Parker's Anchor

    Laurie

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Orville

    Dr. Claire Finn

    actor

    actors

    - Future Unknown (2022) ... Dr. Claire Finn actor actors

    - Domino (2022) ... Dr. Claire Finn actor actors

    - Midnight Blue (2022) ... Dr. Claire Finn actor actors

    - From Unknown Graves (2022) ... Dr. Claire Finn actor actors

    - Twice in a Lifetime (2022) ... Dr. Claire Finn actor actors
    2017
  • Media

    Jackie Johnson

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Justice League: Gods and Monsters

    President Waller (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Castle

    - Hollander's Woods (2015) ... Victoria Gates actor actors

    - Dead From New York (2015) ... Victoria Gates actor actors

    - In Plane Sight (2015) ... Victoria Gates actor actors

    - Sleeper (2015) ... Victoria Gates actor actors

    - Habeas Corpse (2015) ... Victoria Gates actor actors
    2009
  • Bones

    - The X in the File (2010) ... Rachel Adams actor actors
    2005
  • The 4400

    - The Great Leap Forward (2007) ... Rebecca Parrish actor actors

    - Tiny Machines (2007) ... Rebecca Parrish actor actors

    - One of Us (2007) ... Rebecca Parrish actor actors
    2004
  • DC 9/11: Time of Crisis

    Condoleezza Rice

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • 24

    - Day 3: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (2004) ... Sherry Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (2004) ... Sherry Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. (2004) ... Sherry Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M. (2004) ... Sherry Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M. (2004) ... Sherry Palmer actor actors
    2001
  • Deliberate Intent

    Laura Harmon

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Color of Friendship

    Roscoe Dellums

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Test of Love

    Hope

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Krippendorf's Tribe

    Teacher

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Absolute Power

    Laura Simon

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Hunter/Jerald (2003) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Awakenings (2001) ... Atty. Laura Garrett actor actors
    1997
  • Death Benefit

    Sylvia Guzman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior

    Cassidy Yates

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Automatic

    Julia Rodriguez

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Fear of a Black Hat

    Re-Re

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Molly and Gina

    Maria

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - The Impossible Dream (2002) ... Eleanor Hunter actor actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Rites of Spring (1999) ... Lynette Evans actor actors

    - The Storm (2) (1999) ... Lynette Evans actor actors

    - The Storm (1) (1999) ... Lynette Evans actor actors

    - Double Blind (1999) ... Lynette Evans actor actors

    - Hazed and Confused (1998) ... Lynette Evans actor actors
    1994
  • Empty Cradle

    Gail Huddle

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • What's Love Got to Do with It

    Lorraine Taylor

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Class of '61

    Lavinia

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - Maris Returns (1) (2003) ... Carol actor actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Medusa (2001) ... Dr. Hellura Lyle actor actors
    1993
  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    - What You Leave Behind (1999) ... Kasidy Yates actor actors

    - The Dogs of War (1999) ... Kasidy Yates actor actors

    - The Changing Face of Evil (1999) ... Kasidy Yates actor actors

    - Strange Bedfellows (1999) ... Kasidy Yates actor actors

    - 'Til Death Do Us Part (1999) ... Kasidy Yates actor actors
    1993
  • Night Visions

    Luanne

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Kaleidoscope

    Paula

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Goin' to Chicago

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Choice of Evils (2006) ... Ms. Booker actor actors
    1990
  • Savannah

    Savannah/Whitney

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Coach

    - The Day That Moses Came to Town (1990) ... Susan Birch actor actors
    1989
  • Freddy's Nightmares

    - Life Sentence (1990) ... Elaine Alamo actor actors
    1988
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    - Homeward (1994) ... Dobara actor actors
    1987
  • Tour of Duty

    - For What It's Worth (1989) ... Jan Hudson actor actors
    1987
  • The Hills Have Eyes Part 2

    Sue

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Impostor

    Michelle

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Swing Shift

    Genevieve

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Grand Baby

    Betty

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • T. J. Hooker

    - Anatomy of a Killing (1984) ... Lisa Cody actor actors
    1982
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Blues for Mr. Green (1984) ... actor actors
    1981
  • Columbo

    - Caution: Murder Can Be Hazardous to Your Health (1991) ... Maxine Jarrett actor actors
    1971