Is Tyne Daly A-List?
No — Tyne Daly is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1981
Cagney & Lacey Begins
Lost A-list status in 1988
Dropped to B tier — Cagney & Lacey Ends
Ranking Timeline
Early Stage Debut
Begins her acting career with stage performances.
Cagney & Lacey Begins
Stars in the hit TV series, gaining widespread recognition.
Cagney & Lacey Ends
The series concludes, but her fame endures.
Broadway Debut
Transitions to Broadway, demonstrating her versatility.
Christy TV series
Appears in CBS show, winning an Emmy.
Gypsy (Broadway)
Starred in a Broadway revival of 'Gypsy'.
Grey's Anatomy
Several appearences in hit TV show.
Murphy Brown Revival
Appears in the revival of Murphy Brown.
Respected Stage and TV Actress
Continues to perform in theater and television.
Last updated: February 21, 2026