Holly Gagnier has successfully established herself as a versatile actress, showcasing her talents on both stage, screen, and television. Her impressive career spans decades, with notable stints on the iconic soap opera "Days of Our Lives" (1965),where she earned the coveted soap opera award for breakout new star for her portrayal of the young teen mom "Ivy Jannings". This groundbreaking role marked the beginning of her successful journey, which continued with her appearance on "One Life to Live" (1968) as "Cassie Callison", and a memorable appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) as one of daytime's most beloved stars.
Gagnier's filmography boasts an impressive array of credits, including appearances alongside notable actors such as Adrien Brody, Scott Caan, Mark Hamill, and Eric McCormack. Her iconic role in the cult classic "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (1985) as the cunning and manipulative "Natalie Sands" remains a fan favorite, and her impressive dancing skills earned her the distinction of performing all her own dance numbers in the film.
As a talented and accomplished professional dancer, Gagnier's extensive credits also include recurring roles on "Baywatch" (1989) as the quirky performance artist "Gina Pomeroy", as well as appearances on "Middle Ages" (1992),"Pacific Blue" (1996),and "House Calls" (1979). Her impressive résumé boasts over 70 guest-starring roles across a wide range of genres, from comedy on "Friends" (1994),"Wings" (1990),"Guys Like Us" (1998),and "Dream On" (1990),to drama on "ER" (1994),"House" (2004),and "Crossing Jordan" (2001).
After taking a hiatus to raise her daughter, Gagnier has recently returned to her acting career, completing the short films "Simone" (2011),"Sarah's Wish" (2012),and "Billy and the Hurricane" (2009),which earned her three consecutive best actress awards at the Playhouse West Film Festival. Her passion project, "Waiting for Goldblum" (2010),which she wrote, produced, and directed, was a nominee at the 2010 Hollywood Mockfest film festival.
Gagnier's impressive career is also marked by her work as a mentor, guiding young actors on their career paths through her mentorship program. She is a proud member of the Playhouse West Repertory Theater and an original member of the Playhouse West Comedy Improv troupe.
