---
name: "Grace Zabriskie"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/grace-zabriskie"
fi1m_id: "grace-zabriskie"
imdb_id: "nm0951471"
tmdb_id: 6465
wikidata_id: "Q242552"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "17 May 1941"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 73
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 11
updated: "2026-10-05T02:03:38.659495+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Grace Zabriskie

## Identity

Grace Zabriskie

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/grace-zabriskie
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** grace-zabriskie
- **IMDb ID:** nm0951471
- **TMDB ID:** 6465
- **Wikidata ID:** Q242552
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Zabriskie, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q242552, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0951471/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6465

Actor. Born 17 May 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 17 May 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- **Active:** 1979–2006
- **Also known as:** گریس زابریسکی, Грейс Забриски, Grace Caplinger
- **Frequently works with:** [Gus Van Sant](https://film.one/person/gus-van-sant.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 11 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 82 (1), 1980s 76 (2), 1990s 75 (6), 2000s 60 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 73 to 66 across 7 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 6 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 6 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 7, Crime 3, Action 2, Adventure 2, Romance 2, Thriller 2
- **Screen time:** 17 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,121m across 9 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Zabriskie, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q242552, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0951471/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6465

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Drugstore Cowboy*](https://film.one/film/drugstore-cowboy.md) (83), [*FernGully: The Last Rainforest*](https://film.one/film/ferngully-the-last-rainforest.md) (64)
- **HBO Max:** [*Big Love*](https://film.one/tv/big-love.md) (79)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*An Officer and a Gentleman*](https://film.one/film/an-officer-and-a-gentleman.md) (70)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Grace Zabriskie is an American actress. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she began her career after working as a poet and silk-screen printer. Her film debut came in *Norma Rae* (1979).

She is known for her collaborations with David Lynch, playing Juana Durango in *Wild at Heart* (1990) and Sarah Palmer in *Twin Peaks* (1990–1991; 2017) and *Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me* (1992). Other credits include Alena in *My Own Private Idaho* (1991), Mrs Ross in *Seinfeld*, Lois Henrickson in *Big Love* (2006–2011), and roles in *Drugstore Cowboy* (1989), *Child's Play 2* (1990), *Armageddon* (1998) and *The Grudge* (2004).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (11)

- *Big Love* (2006), Fi1m 79, as Lois Henrickson — [page](https://film.one/tv/big-love.md)
- *Gone in Sixty Seconds* (2000), Fi1m 40, as Helen Raines — [page](https://film.one/film/gone-in-sixty-seconds.md)
- *Armageddon* (1998), Fi1m 64, as Dottie — [page](https://film.one/film/armageddon.md)
- *FernGully: The Last Rainforest* (1992), Fi1m 64, as Magi Lune (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ferngully-the-last-rainforest.md)
- *Fried Green Tomatoes* (1991), Fi1m 75, as Eva Bates — [page](https://film.one/film/fried-green-tomatoes.md)
- *My Own Private Idaho* (1991), Fi1m 82, as Alena — [page](https://film.one/film/my-own-private-idaho.md)
- *Twin Peaks* (1990), Fi1m 86, as Sarah Palmer — [page](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md)
- *Wild at Heart* (1990), Fi1m 78, as Juana Durango — [page](https://film.one/film/wild-at-heart.md)
- *Drugstore Cowboy* (1989), Fi1m 83, as Bob's Mother — [page](https://film.one/film/drugstore-cowboy.md)
- *An Officer and a Gentleman* (1982), Fi1m 70, as Esther Pokrifiki — [page](https://film.one/film/an-officer-and-a-gentleman.md)
- *Norma Rae* (1979), Fi1m 82, as Linette Odum — [page](https://film.one/film/norma-rae.md)

## Complete filmography (138)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Bad Painter* (2025), as Mother
- *Mike* (2022), series, as Camille
- *The Quarry: Movie Mode* (2022), as Eliza Vancullen (The Hag of Hacketts Quarry)
- *Cryptozoo* (2021), as Joan (voice)
- *Polaroid* (2019), as Lena Sable
- *The Alienist* (2018), series, as John's Grandmother
- *Santa Clarita Diet* (2017), series, as Mrs. Bakavic
- *Rosemont* (2015), as Josephine
- *Ballers* (2015), series, as Enid
- *The Makings of You* (2014), as Margaret
- *The Judge* (2014), as Mrs. Blackwell
- *Wrong Cops, The Series* (2014), series, as Donna
- *Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces* (2014), as Sarah Palmer
- *Blind Malice* (2014), as Nanna
- *Wrong Cops* (2013), as Donna (Duke's mother)
- *Ray Donovan* (2013), series, as Mrs. Minassian
- *Wrong Cops: Chapter 1* (2012), as Duke's Mother
- *My Own Private River* (2012), as Alena (archive footage)
- *My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done* (2010), as Mrs. McCullum
- *Bob Funk* (2009), as Ms. Funk
- *Brothel* (2008), as Madam
- *License to Wed* (2007), as Grandma Jones
- *Inland Empire* (2006), as Visitor #1
- *Big Love* (2006), series, as Lois Henrickson — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/tv/big-love.md)
- *Medium* (2005), series, as Connie Buckley
- *Spooks & Creeps* (2004), as Olga ("A Fate Foretold")
- *The Grudge* (2004), as Emma Williams
- *Chrystal* (2004), as Gladys
- *The Last Letter* (2004), as Mrs. Allison
- *John Doe* (2002), series, as Yellow Teeth
- *The Glow* (2002), as Sylvia Goodstein
- *No Good Deed* (2002), as Mrs. Quarre
- *R.S.V.P.* (2002), as Mary Franklin
- *The Guardian* (2001), series, as Judith
- *They Crawl* (2001), as Mrs. Gage
- *Gone in Sixty Seconds* (2000), as Helen Raines — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/gone-in-sixty-seconds.md)
- *Home: The Horror Story* (2000), as Grace Parkinson
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Isabel — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Me and Will* (1999), as Edith
- *Trash* (1999), as Mrs. DeMarie
- *A Texas Funeral* (1999), as Murtis
- *Dante's View* (1998), as Geraldine
- *Houdini* (1998), as Mrs. Weiss
- *Charmed* (1998), series, as The Crone
- *Jesse* (1998), series, as Granny Rose
- *The King of Queens* (1998), series, as Veronica
- *Armageddon* (1998), as Dottie — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/armageddon.md)
- *The Devil's Child* (1997), as Rose DeMarco
- *Over the Top* (1997), series, Actor
- *Annie's Garden* (1997), as Mrs. Barnes
- *Sparkler* (1997), as Sherri
- *Dharma & Greg* (1997), series, as Naomi
- *Dead Men Can't Dance* (1997), as Brig. Gen. Burke
- *George B.* (1997), as Mother
- *Psycho Sushi* (1997), as Great Aunt
- *Bastard Out of Carolina* (1996), as Granny
- *Murder at My Door* (1996), as Grandma
- *Profiler* (1996), series, as Mrs. Boudreaux
- *A Family Thing* (1996), as Ruby
- *Second Noah* (1996), series, Actor
- *A Promise to Carolyn* (1996), as Francie Harper
- *Seed* (1996), as Mother's voice
- *Crazy for a Kiss* (1995), as Pearl Kinross
- *Children of the Dust* (1995), series, as Rose
- *The Passion of Darkly Noon* (1995), as Roxy
- *Drop Zone* (1994), as Winona
- *The Crew* (1994), as Gloria Pierce
- *Desert Winds* (1994), as Jackie's Mother
- *Even Cowgirls Get the Blues* (1994), as Mrs. Hankshaw
- *Angel Falls* (1993), series, as Cuema
- *Fallen Angels* (1993), series, as Virna, Bartender — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/fallen-angels-1993.md)
- *Double Deception* (1993), as Dr. Kester
- *Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story* (1993), as Ethel
- *Bonds of Love* (1993), as Emma Smith
- *A House of Secrets and Lies* (1992), as Ruby
- *Chain of Desire* (1992), as Linda Bailey
- *Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me* (1992), as Sarah Palmer
- *The Waterdance* (1992), as Pat
- *FernGully: The Last Rainforest* (1992), as Magi Lune (voice) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/ferngully-the-last-rainforest.md)
- *Megaville* (1992), as Mrs. Palinov
- *Fried Green Tomatoes* (1991), as Eva Bates — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/fried-green-tomatoes.md)
- *Intimate Stranger* (1991), as Dana P. Ashley
- *Ambition* (1991), as Mrs. Merrick
- *Blood Ties* (1991), as The Woman
- *Servants of Twilight* (1991), as Grace Spivey
- *My Own Private Idaho* (1991), as Alena — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/my-own-private-idaho.md)
- *Prison Stories: Women on the Inside* (1991), as Genevieve
- *Child's Play 2* (1990), as Grace Poole
- *Wild at Heart* (1990), as Juana Durango — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/wild-at-heart.md)
- *Hometown Boy Makes Good* (1990), as Helen Geary
- *People Like Us* (1990), as Woman in Group Therapy (uncredited)
- *Twin Peaks* (1990), series, as Sarah Palmer, Sarah Palmer (voice) (archive footage) — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md)
- *Twin Peaks* (1989), as Sarah Palmer
- *Drugstore Cowboy* (1989), as Bob's Mother — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/drugstore-cowboy.md)
- *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Mrs. Ross — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)
- *Tales from the Crypt* (1989), series, as Mrs. Colbert
- *A Deadly Silence* (1989), as Psychologist
- *The Ryan White Story* (1989), as Gloria White
- *The Boost* (1988), as Sheryl
- *Empty Nest* (1988), series, as Eva Barrett
- *Shooter* (1988), as Sister Marie
- *My Father, My Son* (1988), as Mouza
- *Trancers: City of Lost Angels* (1988), as Warden
- *Pulse Pounders* (1988), as The Warden (Trancers sequence)
- *Leonard Part 6* (1987), as Jefferson
- *Mistress* (1987), as Deanie
- *Rampage* (1987), as Naomi Reece
- *The Bronx Zoo* (1987), series, Actor
- *The Big Easy* (1986), as Mama
- *Shadow Chasers* (1985), series, as Mary Komatar
- *North Beach and Rawhide* (1985), as Hearings Officer
- *One Too Many* (1985), as Mrs. Linton
- *Screen Two* (1985), series, as Pearl Kinross
- *The Burning Bed* (1984), as Flossie Hughes
- *Body Rock* (1984), as Chilly's Mother
- *Santa Barbara* (1984), series, Actor
- *My Mother's Secret Life* (1984), as Maggie Ryan
- *Nickel Mountain* (1984), as Ellie Wells
- *M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers* (1983), as Silvie Alice Kohler
- *Tales of the Gold Monkey* (1982), series, Actor
- *The Executioner's Song* (1982), as Kathryne Baker
- *An Officer and a Gentleman* (1982), as Esther Pokrifiki — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/an-officer-and-a-gentleman.md)
- *Cagney & Lacey* (1982), series, Actor — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/cagney-and-lacey.md)
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Miss Gregory
- *Falcon Crest* (1981), series, as Mabel Burton
- *Galaxy of Terror* (1981), as Captain Trantor
- *East of Eden* (1981), series, as Mrs. Ames
- *Hill Street Blues* (1981), series, Actor — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md)
- *Blinded by the Light* (1980), as Emily
- *The Private Eyes* (1980), as Nanny
- *Knots Landing* (1979), series, as Chambermaid
- *Freedom Road* (1979), as Ruth Lait
- *Concrete Cowboys* (1979), as Meg Barnaby
- *Hart to Hart* (1979), series, as Ethyl
- *Norma Rae* (1979), as Linette Odum — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/norma-rae.md)
- *They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way* (1978), as Lem's Wife
- *The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance* (1978), as Widow Cummins
- *ABC Afterschool Special* (1972), series, as Mrs. Linton

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