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Penny Johnson Jerald
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In short · Acting since 1978, 6 decades active, 24 credits.
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Biography
Penny Johnson Jerald is an American actress known for her roles in television series across various genres. She portrayed Beverly Barnes on the HBO comedy series *The Larry Sanders Show*, Kasidy Yates on *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine*, and Sherry Palmer on *24*. She also played Captain Victoria "Iron" Gates on *Castle* and Dr. Claire Finn on *The Orville*. Additionally, she provided the voice of Sarafina in *The Lion King*.
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Actor
22 credits
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions(2025)
Actor
Film
Good Fortune(2025)
Actor
Film
The Lion King(2019)
Sarafina (voice)
Film
Parker's Anchor(2018)
Laurie
Film
Media(2017)
Jackie Jones
Film
The Orville(2017)
Dr. Claire Finn
TV
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles(2015)
Amanda Waller
TV
Castle(2009)
Captain Victoria Gates
TV
DC 9/11: Time of Crisis(2003)
Condoleezza Rice
Film
The Color of Friendship(2000)
Roscoe Dellums
Film
The Test of Love(1999)
Hope
Film
Absolute Power(1997)
Laura Simon
Film
Automatic(1995)
Julia Rodriguez
Film
Molly & Gina(1994)
Maria
Film
ER(1994)
Lynette Evans (9 Episodes)
TV
Empty Cradle(1993)
Gail Huddle
Film
What's Love Got to Do with It(1993)
Penny Johnson)
Film
The Larry Sanders Show(1992)
Beverly Barnes
TV
Night Visions(1990)
Luanne
FilmGoin' to Chicago(1990)
Darlene
Film
Kaleidoscope(1990)
Paula
Film
The Paper Chase(1978)
Vivian Conway
TV
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- Talking the OrvilleSelf · 2022
- What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space NineSelf · 2018
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