Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Alice Playten was an American actress and singer known for her versatile talents on stage and screen. Born on August 28, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, Playten began her career as a child actor, appearing in numerous commercials and television shows. She made her Broadway debut in 1958 at the age of 11, in the musical "Gypsy," playing the role of Baby June.
Playten continued to work in theater throughout her teenage years, appearing in productions such as "Hello, Dolly!" and "Henry, Sweet Henry." In 1971, she received critical acclaim for her performance in the Off-Broadway musical "The Me Nobody Knows," which explored the lives of inner-city children.
In 1972, Playten returned to Broadway in the musical "Seesaw," which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She went on to star in several other Broadway productions, including "Oliver!," "Henry Sweet Henry," and "Pal Joey."
In addition to her work on stage, Playten also appeared in numerous films and television shows. She had a recurring role on the popular sitcom "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd," and appeared in films such as "Legend," "I.Q.," and "My Favorite Year."
Playten was also a talented voice actress, lending her voice to several animated series, including "Doug," "The Magic School Bus," and "Courage the Cowardly Dog." She also provided the voice of the Cheshire Cat in the 1982 animated film "Alice in Wonderland."
Throughout her career, Playten remained active in theater, both on and off Broadway. She appeared in several productions at the Public Theater, including "The Tempest" and "In the Summer House." She also starred in the musical "Carrie" during its original 1988 run, and later appeared in a concert version of the show in 2012.
Playten's last Broadway credit was in the 2006 production of "Caroline, or Change," in which she played several roles. She passed away on June 25, 2011, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a reputation as one of the most versatile actresses of her generation.
Alice Playten, First Lady Suite
Alice Playten, Spoils of War
Alice Playten, Lemmings
Alice Playten, Henry, Sweet Henry
Alice Playten, Henry, Sweet Henry
Alice Playten has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
Alice Playten has not appeared in the West End.
Alice Playten has been nominated for various awards throughout her career. These include a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for "First Lady Suite," an Outstanding Featured Actress - Play nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "Spoils of War," Distinguished Performances nominations at the Obie Awards for "Lemmings," a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards for "Henry, Sweet Henry," and a Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical nomination at the Tony Awards for "Henry, Sweet Henry."
Alice Playten has won the Performance Obie Award for "First Lady Suite," Distinguished Performances Obie Award for "Lemmings," and the Performance Theatre World Award for "Henry, Sweet Henry."
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