Sharon Gless – 78

Sharon Gless showed an interest in acting when she was still young, but her family discouraged her from pursuing it. After working as a secretary for several years, she took acting classes. This led to a 10-year contract under Universal Studios, which helped her career in acting. She started out as a guest as well as taking on supporting roles for both TV and films. Among her works are Faraday & Company, The Trials of Rosie O’Neill, Switch, and Promised Land.

Gless became a household name for her work in Cagney & Lacey, as well as Queer as Folk. Some would think that she had already retired from acting, but she appeared in the medical drama series Casualty just last year. From someone who did not receive support from acting to an award-winning actress, Gless has certainly proved that this is where she belongs. To her credit, the actress has amassed a net worth of $10 million from her acting career.