Known for

Acting

Gretchen German

Gretchen German is a Canadian-born American actress with a prolific career in television and film, spanning over three decades. She is best remembered by Seinfeld fans as Donna in the classic episode "The Phone Message," where she played Jerry’s girlfriend whose fondness for a specific pair of pants (and their commercials) caused a comedic rift. Within the Star Trek franchise, she delivered a memorable performance as Rebecca Sullivan, the wife of Michael Eddington, in the Deep Space Nine episode "Blaze of Glory." Her extensive television resume includes guest-starring roles on a wide array of iconic series, such as Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, Coach, Star Trek: Voyager, Home Improvement, and more recently, Modern Family. In addition to her television work, German appeared in feature films like the 1991 comedy The Marrying Man and the thriller Double Obsession. A veteran of the Los Angeles acting community, she has been married to fellow actor James DiStefano since 1995.

Titles

Modern Family

Series • 2009

Seinfeld

Series • 1989

Criminal Minds

Series • 2005

Beverly Hills, 90210

Series • 1990

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Series • 1993

Will & Grace

Series • 1998

Chicago Hope

Series • 1994

Home Improvement

Series • 1991

Murder, She Wrote

Series • 1984

Judging Amy

Series • 1999

Wings

Series • 1990

Coach

Series • 1989

Pacific Blue

Series • 1996

The John Larroquette Show

Series • 1993

Love & War

Series • 1992

227

Series • 1985

James Dean

Movie • 2001

A Man Called Sarge

Movie • 1990