Gretchen German

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Criminal Minds (2005) — FBI Instructor
2. Modern Family (2009) — Kathy
3. Seinfeld (1989) — Donna
4. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Rebecca
5. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) — Photographer
6. Home Improvement (1991) — June Palmer
7. Will & Grace (1998) — Carla / Carl
8. Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Liz Dougherty
9. Wings (1990) — Gail
10. James Dean (2001) — Kazan's Assistant
11. Pacific Blue (1996) — Sharp
12. Judging Amy (1999) — Elise Rolfston
13. Chicago Hope (1994) — Luanne Walters
14. Coach (1989) — Jennifer
15. 227 (1985)
16. The John Larroquette Show (1993) — Dr. Lisa Snee
17. Love & War (1992)
18. A Man Called Sarge (1990) — Sadie
19. Raising Dad (2001) — Cheryl
20. The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
21. 18 Wheels of Justice (2000)
22. Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) — Young Woman
23. Almost Perfect (1995)
24. What Matters Most (2001) — Bunny Warner
25. Family Tree (2003) — Peggy