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Gail Fisher

American actress (1935-2000)

  • Fame55.0
  • Momentum4.9
  • Wikipedia7K
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Lived 1935–2000, aged 65United States
United StatesUnited StatesActorsActor
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    21 languages
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  • Era
    1935–2000
    Aged 65
  • Known for
    Mankillers
    1987
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

Gail Fisher was an American actress who was one of the first Black women to play substantive roles in American television. She was best known for playing the role of secretary Peggy Fair on the television detective series Mannix from 1968 through 1975, a role for which she won two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award; she was the first African-American woman to win those prestigious awards. She also won an NAACP Image Award in 1969. In addition to her acting career, Fisher was a successful jazz lyricist.

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  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
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Source confidence65.0
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