Gail Everett-Smith
Acting
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.
Filmography
17 credits
Horror Noire
Movie • 2021
Conjure Woman (segment 'Bride Before You')

Single Black Female
Movie • 2022
Mrs. Fletcher

Till
Movie • 2022
Church Elder

A Loud House Christmas
Movie • 2021
Nana Gayle

A Soulful Christmas
Movie • 2025

Abbott Elementary
TV • 2021
Virginia

Lady in the Lake
TV • 2024
Auntie Turner

Sweet Magnolias
TV • 2020
Rachel

Dexter: Resurrection
TV • 2025
Mariama

In the Heat of the Night
TV • 1988
Matilda Carson

Fatal Attraction
TV • 2013
Mother Reed

Queen Sugar
TV • 2016
Woman on the side of the road

Dynasty
TV • 2017
Dottie

PIECES OF HER
TV • 2022
Old Woman

Panhandle
TV • 2022
Tanika Sway

The Best Man: The Final Chapters
TV • 2022
Ursula

The Bondsman
TV • 2025
Dot