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Linda Lavin

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The granddaughter of Russian Jewish immigrants, Ms. Lavin began as a child performer, making her stage debut at the age of 5 and studying at the HB Studio. Her big break, however, would not arrive until adulthood, when she took Broadway by storm in the 1960s.

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  • Born: Oct 15, 1937 in Portland, ME, USA
  • Death: Dec 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Roles (33)

Our Mother's Brief Affair Playbill - Opening Night Our Mother's Brief Affair
Opened January 20, 2016
  • as Anna (Original)
Our Mother's Brief Affair Playbill - Opening Night
The Lyons Playbill - Opening Night The Lyons
Opened April 23, 2012
  • as Rita Lyons (Original)
The Lyons Playbill - Opening Night
Collected Stories Playbill - Opening Night Collected Stories
Opened April 28, 2010
  • as Ruth Steiner (Original)
Collected Stories Playbill - Opening Night
Hollywood Arms Playbill - Opening Night Hollywood Arms
Opened October 31, 2002
  • as Nanny (Original)
Hollywood Arms Playbill - Opening Night
Tale of the Allergist's Wife Playbill - Opening Night The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Opened November 02, 2000
  • as Marjorie (Original)
Tale of the Allergist's Wife Playbill - Opening Night
Diary of Anne Frank Playbill - Opening Night, Dec 1997 The Diary of Anne Frank
Opened December 04, 1997
  • as Mrs. Van Daan (Original)
Diary of Anne Frank Playbill - Opening Night, Dec 1997
The 48th Annual Tony Awards Playbill - June 12, 1994 The 48th Annual Tony Awards - 1994
Opened June 12, 1994
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
The Sisters Rosensweig Playbill - March 1992 The Sisters Rosensweig
Opened March 18, 1993
  • as Gorgeous Teitelbaum (Replacement)
The 44th Annual Tony Awards Playbill - June 3, 1990 The 44th Annual Tony Awards - 1990
Opened June 03, 1990
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
Gypsy Playbill - Opening Night, Nov 1989 Gypsy
Opened November 16, 1989
  • as Rose (Replacement)
    Arrived On Jul 30, 1990
Broadway Bound Playbill - Opening Night, Dec 1986 Broadway Bound
Opened December 04, 1986
  • as Kate (Original)
The 32nd Annual Tony Awards Playbill - June 4, 1978 The 32nd Annual Tony Awards - 1978
Opened June 04, 1978
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
The Enemy Is Dead Playbill - Jan 1973 The Enemy Is Dead
Opened January 14, 1973
  • as Leah (Original)
Paul Sills' Story Theatre Playbill - Oct 1970 Paul Sills' Story Theatre
Opened October 26, 1970
  • as Countess (Replacement)
  • as Eldest Daughter (Replacement)
  • as Farmer's Wife (Replacement)
  • as Henny Penny (Replacement)
  • as Mother (Replacement)
  • as Old Woman (Replacement)
  • as Rich Peasant (Replacement)
  • as Robber (Replacement)
  • as Venus (Replacement)
Last of the Red-Hot Lovers Playbill - Opening Night, Dec 1969 Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Opened December 28, 1969
  • as Elaine Navazio (Original)
Last of the Red-Hot Lovers Playbill - Opening Night, Dec 1969
Cop-Out Playbill - April 1969 Cop-Out
Opened April 07, 1969
  • Performer
Cop-Out Playbill - April 1969
Something Different Playbill - Nov 1967 Something Different
Opened November 28, 1967
  • as Beth Nemerov (Original)
Something Different Playbill - Nov 1967
Superman Playbill - March 1966 "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman"
Opened March 29, 1966
  • as Sydney (Original)
Superman Playbill - March 1966
The Riot Act Playbill - March 1963 The Riot Act
Opened March 07, 1963
  • as Barbara (Original)
The Riot Act Playbill - March 1963
A Family Affair Playbill - Jan 1962 A Family Affair
Opened January 27, 1962
  • as Crying Daughter (Original)
  • as Fifi of Paris (Original)
  • as Quiet Girl (Original)
  • as Singer (Original)
  • as Wilma (Original)
  • as Babs Sanditz (Understudy - Original)

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Inside the Playbill: Linda Lavin ()

Awards

Drama Desk Award
2012 Outstanding Actress in a Play Nominee
2011 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Other Desert Cities Nominee
2008 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play The New Century Winner
2000 Outstanding Actress in a Play Nominee
1998 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Nominee
1995 Outstanding Actress in a Play Death Defying Acts Nominee
1987 Outstanding Actress in a Play Winner
1969 Outstanding Performance Little Murders Winner
Drama League
2023 Distinguished Performance Nominee
2023 Distinguished Performance You Will Get Sick Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
2012 Outstanding Actress in a Play Nominee
2011 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Other Desert Cities Nominee
1998 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Nominee
1987 Outstanding Actress in a Play Winner
1969 Outstanding Performance Little Murders Winner
1969 Outstanding Performance Winner
Theatre World Awards
1965 Theatre World Award Wet Paint Winner
Tony Award
2012 Best Actress in a Play Nominee
2010 Best Actress in a Play Nominee
2001 Best Actress in a Play Nominee
1998 Best Featured Actress in a Play Nominee
1987 Best Actress in a Play Winner
1970 Best Featured Actress in a Play Nominee
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