Frances Fisher to Guest Star on ABC's A GIFTED MAN

As first reported on TVLine.com, actress Frances Fisher will guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC's A GIFTED MAN to air in early March. 

The actress will portray a meddling mother named Blanche whose son is rushed to the hospital after collapsing at a gala event. Rushing to be by her son's side, she encounters his girlfriend who she did not know existed and later insists that her child chose between her and his new romantic interest. 

Fisher has a long and successful career in television, film, and theater, including the role of Kate Winslet's mother in the blockbuster hit, Titanic. Her many television credits include appearances on numerous hit shows, such as "Grey's Anatomy," "Boston Legal," "Medium" and "ER." In New York, Fisher played the leads in over 30 theatrical productions by such noted writers as Noel Coward, Sam Shepard, Tennessee Williams and Eudora Welty.

The winner of a Drama Desk Award for the American premiere of Three More Sleepless Nights, Fisher originated roles in Elia Kazan's The Chain and Arthur Miller's Finishing the Picture. Fisher studied with Stella Adler and became a lifetime member of The Actors Studio, auditioning for legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg.

A GIFTED MAN airs Fridays at 8/7c on the ABC network.