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Anne Meara

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Anne Meara Stiller was an actress and comedian. She was one-half of a 1960's comedy team with her husband, Jerry Stiller. They are the parents of actor Ben Stiller.

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Anne Meara STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Terry Guteman

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1993
Marthy Owen

[Broadway]
1989
May Logan

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Nurse

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1971
Bunny Flingus

[Off-Broadway]
1958
Mrs. Breen/ Mrs. Yelverton Barry/ The Nymph/ Cissy Caffrey

[Off-Broadway]
1958
Audrey

[Broadway]
1957
Sick-of-it-All

[Off-Broadway]
1956
Niece

Writing

Playwright
Playwright

Anne Meara Movies

[1970]The Out of Towners Woman in Police Station

[1970]Lovers and Other Strangers Wilma

[1977]Nasty Habits Geraldine

[1978]The Boys from Brazil Mrs. Curry

[1980]Fame Mrs. Sherwood

[1986]My Little Girl Mrs. Shopper

[1986]The Longshot Madge

[1989]That's Adequate Charlene Lane

[1990]Awakenings Miriam

[1991]Highway to Hell Medea, Waitress in Pluto's

[1994]Reality Bites Louise

[1994]The Search for One-eye Jimmy Holly Hoyt

[1995]Kiss of Death Bev's Mother

[1995]Heavyweights Alice Bushkin

[1996]The Daytrippers Rita Malone

[1998]Southie Mrs. Quinn

[1998]The Thin Pink Line Mrs. Langstrom

[1998]A Fish in the Bathtub Molly

[1999]Judy Berlin Bea

[2000]Chump Change Cting Director

[2000]The Independent Rita

[2001]Get Well Soon Linda

[2002]Like Mike Sister Theresa

[2003]Crooked Lines Hard Boiled

[2006]Night at the Museum Debbie

[2009]When the Evening Comes Marion Corrado

[2010]Another Harvest Moon Ella

[2014]Planes: Fire & Rescue Winnie


Anne Meara TV Shows

ALF Dorothy Halligan

All My Children Peggy Moody

Archie Bunker's Place Veronica Rooney

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Irene Kerns, Ida Becker

Murder, She Wrote Mae Shaughnessy, Winnie Tupper Banner

Oz Aunt Brenda O'Reily

Rhoda Sally Gallagher

Sex and the City Mary Brady

The Corner Bar Mae, Jennifer Bradley

The Courtship of Eddie's Father Annie Dempsey, Bunny Sterling

The King of Queens Veronica Olchin, Mary Finnegan

The Love Boat Minnie Dunlop, Rose Vitelli, Margaret Hanrahan

The Paul Lynde Show Grace Dickerson, Grace

Anne Meara News


Jason Alexander and Jerome Robbins To Be Honored At The Actors' Temple, June 12

Douglas J. Cohen and Carol Ostrow present an exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary Broadway career of the Broadway director and choreographer Jerome Robbins;  well as honoring Tony winner actor Jason Alexander on his Broadway debut as director of The Cottage.  

Stand-Up Comes to Bay Street Theater in September

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced two evenings of side-splitting stand-up comedy on Saturday, September 17, and Saturday, September 24, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. On September 17 at 8 p.m., New York comedian Joseph Vecsey returns with an all new lineup of All Star Comedy. 

HARMONY, ASSASSINS & More Win 2022 Off Broadway Alliance Awards

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HARMONY & More Nominated for Off Broadway Alliance Awards

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season. 

Act II Playhouse to Stage A COUPLE OF SWELLS

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, “A Couple of Swells.” Braithwaite and Childs co-wrote and are starring in “A Couple of Swells,” with Musical Direction and piano accompaniment by Owen Robbins.

Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs to Present A COUPLE OF SWELLS at Act II Playhouse

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA has announced that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, 'A Couple of Swells.'

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW YouTube Channel to Kick Off A Star-Filled Month This Weekend

​​​​​​​The Ed Sullivan Show's official YouTube channel celebrates America's Independence Day weekend with “This Is My Country” and “America The Beautiful,” performed by Pat Boone and West Point Glee Club, respectively. July 4th continues with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America Again” from trailblazing country star Loretta Lynn.

VRTC Performs Eugene O'Neill's ANNE CHRISTIE

VRTC's inaugural season continues March 27-28 with a Zoom theatre interpretation of Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill.

Enjoy Dinner And A Show For The Final Four Days Of BAD DATES at George Street Playhouse

The 2021 George Street Playhouse streaming season kicks off February 23rd with the comedy BAD DATES by Theresa Rebeck, the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time, starring Drama Desk winner Andréa Burns. The inaugural virtual production garnered unanimous rave reviews.

VIDEO: Rita Moreno Appears On The Latinx House With Gloria & Emilio Estefan

With a storied career across stage and screen, Rita Moreno has received accolades ranging from the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the EGOT. And it is also her activism that makes her our icon ‒ on sexism, racism, and the most important social issues of our time.

The George Street Playhouse Black Friday Sale Runs Through December 4

George Street Playhouse is having its annual Black Friday sale through this Friday, December 4th. When you buy a Gift Certificate for $25 or more, you'll get an additional 20% discount code redeemable for virtual programming in 2021!

Theatrical Producer Carol Ostrow Releases New Book POEMS FROM MY PANDEMIC PEN

Carol's poems are a reminder to all of us that 'This too shall pass.' Life does change, we can all adapt and get used to what the future has in store. We will be fine. Just keep loved ones, friends, and the things we hold most dear in perspective, and we will come out of this stronger and healthier than ever.

Final Day To Catch Virtual Encore Reading Of Joe DiPietro's CONSCIENCE Starring Harriet Harris

The virtual reading of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE returned by popular demand this week ending today (Sunday).

Virtual Reading Of Joe DiPietro's Newest Play CONSCIENCE Returns This Week Starring Harriet Harris

The virtual reading of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE is returning by popular demand tomorrow (Wednesday) through this Sunday, November 15th.

Final Day to Catch Virtual Reading of Joe Dipietro's Newest Play CONSCIENCE Starring Harriet Harris

The original cast of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE has come together again for a virtual reading of the play with George Street Playhouse for streaming this week ending today (Saturday). Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.  

Joe DiPietro's Newest Play CONSCIENCE, Starring Harriet Harris, Available For Streaming Today Through Thursday

The original cast of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE has come together again for a reading of the play with George Street Playhouse to stream today (Tuesday) through this Thursday. Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.  

Playwright Eduardo Machado Joins HB Studio

Playwright Eduardo Machado will join HB Studio this fall to teach a virtual playwriting class, 'Playwriting: Development & Dialogue', that is open to interested playwrights of all levels. The class will be held over Zoom on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT, Sep. 19-Nov. 21, 2020.

RECAP: Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller Talked About Their Parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continued Tuesday night (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. This episode was in support of The Actor's Fund.

Broadway Catch Up: July 8 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Feinstein, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Feinstein, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Ben Stiller & Amy Stiller on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continues today (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller.

Anne Meara FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Anne Meara has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Anne Meara has not appeared in the West End

Hall of Fame Awards () John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for After-Play and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna Christie .

Hall of Fame Awards ()and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for After-Play .

Anne Meara has written 3 shows including A...My Name Is Alice (Material), After-Play (Playwright), Down the Garden Paths (Playwright).

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