
Biography
Lorna N Gayle (born 14 April 1963), known professionally as Sutara Gayle, is a British actress and singer, known for appearing in the films Run Fatboy Run (2007), The Dark Knight (2008) and One Day (2011). In 2015, she played Shontal in the BBC Three sitcom Fried. As Lorna Gee, she won awards as a lovers rock reggae singer. Between 2021 and 2022, she played the role of Gloria Mason-Walker in Silent Witness. Since beginning her career in 2007, Gayle has appeared in films, on television and on stage. Gayle's first audition was for the tap-dancing play Stepping Out. She has also appeared in the West End musical Tina. She portrayed the role of Gloria Mason-Walker in Silent Witness on a recurring basis between 2021 and 2022. In 2022, she appeared in four episodes of Magpie Murders as Gemma Whiteley and as Kim Sullivan in the BBC drama Strike. Whilst on a trip to India with her brother in 2011, Gayle made some "personal discoveries" and was given a naming ceremony, in which she was given the name "Sutara" which has used professionally since 2020.
Acted in 29
2020s
- 2026
A Year in London
Shenise
- 2024
- 2022
- 2020
Small Axe
Linda · 1 episode
Anthony
Pam
2010s
- 2019
New Year
Movie
- 2018
Shift the Plane
Danny's Mum
- 2017
- 2015
Fried
Shontal · 6 episodes
Satan Has a Bushy Tail
Mrs Adewale
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
Hell's Pavement
Moira Reynolds
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2003
Canterbury Tales
Noreen · 1 episode
Coming Up
Mum · 1 episode
- 2000
1980s
- 1986
Appearances1
2010s
- 2012
The Odyssey
Self - Contributor (voice) (as Lorna Gale)