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.
Movie Appearances
TV Appearances
Abbott Elementary
as Virginia
2021
Lady in the Lake
as Auntie Turner
2024
Sweet Magnolias
as Rachel
2020
Dexter: Resurrection
as Mariama
2025
In the Heat of the Night
as Matilda Carson
1988
Fatal Attraction
as Mother Reed
2013
Queen Sugar
as Woman on the side of the road
2016
Dynasty
as Dottie
2017
PIECES OF HER
as Old Woman
2022
Panhandle
as Tanika Sway
2022
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
as Ursula
2022
The Bondsman
as Dot
2025