Gail Everett-Smith
Biography
Gail Everett-Smith, actor of 35 years, began a career as a television actor in the series "In The Heat of The Night, as a maid Matilda. Gail has appeared in television and film throughout her career. And even made a few very funny commercials. Gail continues to study the Chubbuck Technique with Coach Jonna Naegle and is a Certified Chubbuck Coach via zoom under the guidance of Coach Jonna. A SAG Professional actress 70+ years old, African American, American Indian and ambiguous grandmother of 17 grandchildren & 6 great grands. Gail remains active physically with yoga and riding her 3 wheel bike as well as coaching private students.
Known For & Full Filmography19 Titles
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Virginia
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Dottie
Follows two of America’s wealthiest families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, as they feud for control over their fortune and their children focusing on Fallon Carrington, the daughter of billionaire Blake Carrington, and her soon-to-be stepmother, Cristal, a Hispanic woman marrying into this WASP family and America’s most powerful class.
Drama Series - 1988, 16 episodes • as Matilda Carson
In the Heat of the Night is an American television series based on the motion picture and novel of the same name starring Carroll O'Connor as the white police chief William Gillespie, and Howard Rollins as the African-American police detective Virgil Tibbs. It was broadcast on NBC from 1988 until 1992, and then on CBS until 1995. Its executive producers were Fred Silverman, Juanita Bartlett and Carroll O'Connor. TGG Direct released the first season of the series to DVD on August 28, 2012.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Mariama
Dexter Morgan awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City, determined to find him and make things right. But closure won't come easy. When Miami Metro's Angel Batista arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined - and that the only way out is together.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Aunt Pam
The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways.
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Mother Reed
Each pulse-pounding hour-long episode centers around an incredible and dangerous romance. Shocking crime, kidnapping or even murder is only half of the story! In the end, the “true love” that draws these couples together isn’t the kind that celebrates silver anniversaries – instead it leads to cross-country manhunts, bizarre cover-ups and dramatic trials. Driven by powerful, real-life stories, Fatal Attraction weaves together intimate, first-person interviews, exclusive interrogation footage and rare archival material. Along the way, it gives you a glimpse into the dark heart of a dangerous romance. Listen as the key players, family of the survivors and those that investigated the horrific crimes reveal the secrets to each sordid tale. Fatal Attraction… because love doesn’t just hurt, it can kill!
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Rachel
Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Dot
Backwoods bounty hunter Hub Halloran comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Auntie Turner
When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women, Maddie Schwartz and Cleo Sherwood, converge on a fatal collision course.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Woman on the side of the road
Two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charley Bordelon, with her teenage son Micah moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from her recently departed father - an 800-acre sugarcane farm.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Old Woman
A woman pieces together her mother's dark past after a violent attack in their small town brings hidden threats and deadly secrets to light.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Church Elder
The true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Ursula
Catch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as their relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Tanika Sway
Since personal tragedy struck five years ago, loquacious, eccentric Bell Prescott hasn't left the rambling property on the Apalachicola River that he shares with his mother.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Nana Gayle
Lincoln Loud gears up for the ultimate Christmas, until he finds out that most of his sisters have plans to be elsewhere for the big day. Determined to remind his family that they all need to be together, Lincoln and his best friend Clyde McBride embark on a mission to preserve the family’s holiday traditions.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
When the children of two legendary — and feuding — R&B artists are forced to collaborate on a holiday song remake, their rivalry turns into unexpected romance. But between family legacies, long-buried grudges, and a looming Christmas Eve deadline, they’ll need to find harmony both on and off the stage to create the hit that could heal two families.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Mrs. Fletcher
Monica is looking for a fresh start as she tries to land a gig as the host of an afternoon talk show. Then she hires Simone to be her personal assistant, and the pair become close friends. But underneath her sweet exterior, Simone harbors a dark secret, and plans to take over Monica's life for good.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Conjure Woman (segment 'Bride Before You')
An anthology film presenting six short horror stories from black writers and directors, featuring racist vampires, supernatural creatures, and Satan his damn self.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Ida Mae Harris
Christian Harris is an aspiring cosmetic surgeon. Things take a turn when tragedy strikes and Christian has to make a choice in choosing what is right and wrong.