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Gretchen German
Gretchen German is a Canadian-born American actress with a prolific career in television and film, spanning over three decades. She is best remembered by Seinfeld fans as Donna in the classic episode "The Phone Message," where she played Jerry’s girlfriend whose fondness for a specific pair of pants (and their commercials) caused a comedic rift. Within the Star Trek franchise, she delivered a memorable performance as Rebecca Sullivan, the wife of Michael Eddington, in the Deep Space Nine episode "Blaze of Glory." Her extensive television resume includes guest-starring roles on a wide array of iconic series, such as Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, Coach, Star Trek: Voyager, Home Improvement, and more recently, Modern Family. In addition to her television work, German appeared in feature films like the 1991 comedy The Marrying Man and the thriller Double Obsession. A veteran of the Los Angele…
Filmography
tvModern Family
2009 · Kathy
tvCriminal Minds
2005 · FBI Instructor
movieFamily Tree
2003 · Peggy
tvRaising Dad
2001 · Cheryl
movieWhat Matters Most
2001 · Bunny Warner
movieJames Dean
2001 · Kazan's Assistant
tv18 Wheels of Justice
2000
tvJudging Amy
1999 · Elise Rolfston
tvWill & Grace
1998 · Carla / Carl
tvPacific Blue
1996 · Sharp
tvAlmost Perfect
1995
tvChicago Hope
1994 · Luanne Walters
tvThe John Larroquette Show
1993 · Dr. Lisa Snee
tvStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · Rebecca
tvLove & War
1992
tvHome Improvement
1991 · June Palmer
tvThe New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991
tvBeverly Hills, 90210
1990 · Photographer
tvWings
1990 · Gail
movieA Man Called Sarge
1990 · Sadie
tvSeinfeld
1989 · Donna
movieRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989 · Young Woman
tvCoach
1989 · Jennifer
tv227
1985
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984 · Liz Dougherty