Grace Garland (born in

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) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She rose to fame in the early 1980s playing Vera Vanderbilt on the TV series ''

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''. She later went on to become a series regular on ''

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'' (1993–1995) TV series filmed at the famous

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. She has played a number of notable film roles, including Q's (

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) mother in ''

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'' (1992), and Dr. Love in '' 30 Years to Life''. She also made a guest appearance on ''

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'' (1992) playing Maxine. She was an original cast member in the off-Broadway hit musical '' The Last Session'', playing Diva, and appears on the Original Cast Recording as this role. Garland released a solo album titled ''Lovers Never Lie (In Bed)'' (2005) and penned her first book titled ''Loneliness Makes You Stupid! – The Grown Woman's Dating Guide (Part 1)'' (2006).

Discography

Albums

#''Lovers Never Lie (In Bed)'' (2005) #''Lady G!'' (2016)

Singles

*"Single Mingle Jingle" (2006) *"I'll Cry Later" (2016), A Global Music Award Winner, Silver Medal – Female Jazz Vocals

References

External links

Grace Garland Official site
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