Gail Cronauer

Gail Cronauer (born December 23, 1948) is an American actress and seasoned acting professor whose career spans more than five decades. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in New Jersey, she discovered a passion for performance while attending Antioch College, where she earned a BA in theatre and dance in 1971 after working on the groundbreaking musical Viet Rock. Determined to hone her craft, she pursued an MFA in acting at Case Western Reserve University, emerging with a solid foundation that would fuel her diverse roles on stage, television, and film. Cronauer's early professional work includes a notable appearance in Oliver Stone’s historical drama JFK, showcasing her ability to navigate complex, high‑profile projects, while she simultaneously cultivated a reputation as a versatile character actress in series such as Walker, Texas Ranger.