Gayle Rankin is a Scottish actress. She is known for her role as Sheila in the Netflix series GLOW. She also played Emily Dodson in the HBO series Perry Mason. Her films include The Greatest Showman, Her Smell, Blow the Man Down, and The Climb. Rankin joined the cast of the HBO series House of the Dragon for its second season as Alys Rivers. In 2017, Rankin appeared in The Meyerowitz Stories, directed by Noah Baumbach. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. She is also recognized for performing in several stage plays, like Hamlet, Cabaret, Tribes, and others. In 2024, she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Cabaret.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Gayle Rankin was born on the 1st of August 1989, in Paisley, Scotland.
| Birth Name | Gayle Louise Rankin |
| Nickname | Gayle |
| Date of Birth | 1st of August 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Paisley, Scotland |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Rankin attended Mearns Castle High School and completed sixth form at Knightswood Secondary School’s Dance School of Scotland. Rankin won a scholarship to train at the Juilliard School in New York City.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother –Unknown
- Siblings –Unknown
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Gayle Rankin has dated –
Gayle has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Gayle became known as an actress and theater artist who has amassed global fame by portraying remarkable roles in multiple critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, including Perry Mason, GLOW, and The Greatest Showman. Her upcoming project is the fantasy-drama show “House of the Dragon season 2,” in which she is cast to play the recurring role of Alys Rivers.
Film Debut
In 2012, Gayle had her first film onscreen role in the movie Warfield as Molly and she made her theatrical film debut as Alexis in the black comedy thriller film Blow the Man Down (2019).
Television Debut
In 2012, Rankin landed her first role in television by appearing as Holly Schneider in the crime series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Gayle Rankin Net worth
Gayle Rankin has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
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- Twitter – Gayle Rankin
Some Lesser Known Facts About Gayle Rankin
- Growing up, Rankin discovered her passion for acting and went on to train at the Juilliard School before moving to Sydney to study acting. She was the first Scottish actress to be trained at The Juilliard School in New York City.
- In 2012, Gayle made her television debut as Holly Schneider, a supporting character in the critically acclaimed crime-drama show “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” She was cast to play Molly in Mira Gibson’s drama movie “Warfield,” which received mixed reviews.
- In 2017, Gayle rose to global fame for portraying the lead role of Sheila the She-Wolf in the comedy-drama show “GLOW.” it went on to win several prestigious awards globally.
- Apart from this, the actress has played exceptional roles in multiple successful movies and TV shows, such as Bad Things, Kindred, Men, Editing, and others.
- On Broadway, in the 2014, she has starred revival of Cabaret as Fräulein Kost. She starred as Sally Bowles revival opposite Eddie Redmayne, earning acclaim and a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
