Amy Gibson (born November 25, 1960) is an American

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-nominated actress and businesswoman.

Career

Gibson's credits include ''

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'' (Lynn Henderson), '' Young and the Restless'' (Alana Anthony Jackson), and ''

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'' (Colette Francoise) in the 1980s.

Personal life

Gibson is the younger sister of Jody Gibson and the niece of singer

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, a recording artist with a star on the

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. Her mother Tobe Gibson is the talent agent who discovered

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. Secretly bald for over 20 years due to the medical condition

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, Gibson built a post-acting career in wig manufacturing and consulting services to those in need of guidance and support who are dealing with hair loss.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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