Aileen Quinn

Birth Place: USA

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Aileen Quinn BIO

Aileen was introduced to show business by her mother, Helenann, who was doing theatre when Aileen was growing up. Aileen begged to audition too, and she began to get parts near her home of Yardley, Pennsylvania. Her first show being, ironically "Annie Get Your Gun."

Aileen's first movie part was one line in Paternity (1981), starring Burt Reynolds. At the time Aileen was picked for the movie, she was in the Broadway show, "Annie" as the "swing orphan." The Swing essentially understudied various Orphan roles in the show and knew all their parts and had to go on stage at a moment's notice if one of the actors was sick and couldn't perform, averaging 2 or 3 times a week.

A year later, she was chosen to be Annie in the film version from over 8,000 girls throughout the world. The announcement was made in January 1981 by director John Huston, who introduced Aileen as his Annie to the world on nationwide TV. Annie (1982) was filmed from April to September 1981. Aileen was under contract for 6 years to make "Annie 2," and possibly "Annie 3," but those projects never materialized. When the contract expired, Aileen was then approached to star in a new film version of - The Frog Prince (1986) - which they aired on The Disney Channel often. While Aileen was under contract, she continued to perform and went back to her theatre roots. She starred in a variety of productions in Fort Bragg, North Carolina including Dorothy in 'The Wizard Of Oz', Kim in "Bye Bye Birdie," Jenny in "Shenandoah," and Annie in "Annie," opposite Harve Presnell as Daddy Warbucks. She also starred in "A Day In Hollywood, A Night In The Ukraine" in Bristol, Pennsylvania as Harpo Marx.

Aileen decided to take a break from show business and attended Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. She received a B.A. with honors in Spanish and minored in Political Science. She spent 6 months living with a family in Chile as part of an exchange program at La Universidad Católica with all of her classes in Spanish. She considers it one of her life's most rewarding experiences.

After graduation from Drew, Aileen once again took to the stage playing Bette in "Oliver!" at the famous Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. She then begin a 5 year stint doing Broadway National Tours including "Fiddler On The Roof," "Peter Pan," and "Saturday Night Fever." In between touring, Aileen starred in two off-Broadway shows, "Dreamstuff," and "Yiddle With a Fiddle."

Starting in 2007, Aileen returned to film getting roles in various projects, including independent and studio backed. So, she decided to leave her East Coast roots, and moved to Los Angeles in the Fall of 2011, where she resides, but keeps a home in New York. The following year she formed a Rockabilly, Swing, Blues Band appropriately named "Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards." The band released their debut album in 2015, "Spin Me," which includes 10 tracks of all original material. Aileen has gone back into the recording studio as she did when she was 9 years old, recording the double platinum "Annie" soundtrack as well as her solo album, "Bobby's Girl," and is enjoying it as much now, as she did then. Her current band performs all over California in hopes to tour throughout the US and the world.

In addition to performing, Aileen teaches Master Classes all over the US in drama and musical theatre, and has directed and co-directed various children's theatre productions.

Aileen Quinn STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Touring Revival - Return Engagement [Broadway], 1999
Jane

Tootles

Wendy Darling (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Touring Revival - Broadway Engagement, 1998
Tootles/Jane

Jane

Tootles

Wendy Darling (Understudy)

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


Aileen Quinn News


Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2024 - Where to Watch HAZBIN HOTEL & More

Although it may be a new year, a few classics are returning to streaming services, giving Broadway fans the perfect throwback binge list. A new month also wouldn't be complete without some theatre faces popping up in new streaming releases, including the new Mean Girls soundtrack and a star-studded animated series.

Symphony Space Adds ANNIE Singalong, FLEABAG, And More To November Lineup

Symphony Space announces program updates and additions for upcoming events and screenings. Livestream and in-person tickets available.

Interview: Carol Burnett at 90 - Looking Back on Broadway, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW & More

We sat down with Carol Burnett to look back on all the laughs she has given us throughout the years, starting with her Broadway debut in Once Upon a Mattress in 1959. Burnett discusses her 'big break,' reveals why she likes doing television more than Broadway, and how Bernadette Peters was the first person she asked to be on The Carol Burnett Show.

Wake Up With BWW 4/14: CAMELOT Reviews, Plus a Message From Jennifer Holliday!

Top stories: Read the reviews for Camelot on Broadway, check out all new clips and photos from the upcoming The Little Mermaid film, plus watch an exclusive video message from Jennifer Holliday!

Photos: Inside Carol Burnett's NBC Special With Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters & More

New photos from inside the event taping in Los Angeles feature Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster and Darren Criss filming musical numbers, plus special guests like Cher, Julie Andrews, Allison Janney, Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bob Mackie, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.

Photos: Julie Andrews, Billy Porter & More Gather to Honor Carol Burnett

Special guests attending this once-in-a-lifetime party included Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Bob Mackie, Cher, Julie Andrews, Sutton Foster, Jane Lynch, Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Darren Criss, Kristen Wiig, Marisa Tomei, Sofia Vergara, Susan Lucci, Vicki Lawrence, and many more. Check out photos from the event now!

Wake Up With BWW 1/27: Caissie Levy in NEXT TO NORMAL in London, and More!

Top stories include an NBC musical special honoring Carol Burnett, and featuring Bernadette Peters, Julie Andrews, and more! Plus, Caissie Levy will lead the London premiere of Next to Normal this summer, and more!

Bernadette Peters, Julie Andrews & More to Celebrate Carol Burnett's Birthday in NBC Musical Special

“Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” will include musical performances from Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth and more. Special guests attending party include Aileen Quinn, Bob Mackie, Cher, Julie Andrews, Lily Tomlin, and more. Watch a video promo for the upcoming special now!

Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2022 - Where to Watch THE GILDED AGE & More New Releases!

Although it may be a new year, several classics are returning to streaming services, giving Broadway fans the perfect throwback binge list, along with HBO's star-studded The Gilded Age series and new additions to Seth Rudetsky's online concert series. Check out what you should stream this January!

BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond

Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.

La NBC prepara ANNIE en versión LIVE para estas Navidades

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Andrew Barth Feldman, Jennifer Damiano and More to Join LITTLE ME: GROWING UP BROADWAY Podcast

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Tim Curry and Carol Burnett Talk ANNIE as the Musical Film Returns to Theaters This Weekend

TCM Big Screen Classics will present Annie in select theaters beginning this weekend. The 1982 musical film will be shown on Sunday, November 22, 2020, Monday, November 23, 2020, Friday, November 27, 2020, and Saturday, November 28, 2020. Carol Burnett and Tim Curry, who played Miss Hannigan and Rooster in the film, chatted with Forbes recently about how the film has stood the test of time.

BWW Review: The Central New York Playhouse Presents ANNIE for the Holiday Season

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TCM Announces Big Screen Classics Series Featuring FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANNIE & More!

 'Surely, you can't be serious!' In 2020, 14 of movie history's greatest romances, funniest comedies, scariest monsters, boldest visions, ultimate adventures, and most unforgettable dramas will be back in movie theaters across the country as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies present the fourth annual, yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series.

Original SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Cast Will Reunite for Times Square Performance

Cast members from the original Broadway and First National Touring companies of Saturday Night Fever are marking the 20th anniversary of the show's opening in New York by gathering in Times Square on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 at 7 pm. At 7 pm Eastern, in Duffy Square, participating company members will recreate a portion of the closing number from the show, the a?oeMega Mix,a?? with the original choreography intact.

Kelsey Theatre Hosts ANNIE, THE MOVIE SING ALONG

The sun will come out tomorrow a?" but for two shows only a?" when Theatre To Go and Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre present a?oeAnnie, The Movie Sing-Along,a?? where the audience is the star!

Theater To Go Presents a Sing Along and Play Along Movie Musical Interactive Screening of ANNIE

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Totem Pole Playhouse Will Hold Sing-Along Screening of ANNIE Film

Totem Pole Playhouse, America's summer theatre, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA has announced the second installment of the Playhouse's new Friday FUN Nights! series, a special "sing-along" screening of the Academy Award-nominated movie musical Annie starring Carol Burnett. Tickets for the screening are $10 for children (15 and under) and $15 for adults which will include a bag of popcorn, a soft drink and a box a candy with each admission. In addition, the Playhouse welcomes those attending to dress-up as a character from the classic musical and prizes will be awarded for the Best Child and Best Adult Costume.

Aileen Quinn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Aileen Quinn been in?

Aileen Quinn has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Aileen Quinn been in?

Aileen Quinn has not appeared in the West End.

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