Pam Grier is an American actress best known for her role as Jackie Brown in the 1997 Quentin Tarantino film of the same name. She has also starred in films such as Foxy Brown, Coffy, and Sheba Baby. Grier began her career in the early 1970s, appearing in blaxploitation films. She has since become a cult icon, receiving accolades such as an Emmy Award nomination and a Golden Globe Award nomination.