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Caroline Aaron is known to theatre, film and television audiences, as well as a published author and playwright.

She made her Broadway debut in Robert Altman's "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean,Jimmy Dean" and later appeared in the film. The following Broadway season, she starred in the revival of "The Iceman Cometh". She next starred in Mike Nichols's Broadway smash comedy "Social Security". She returned to Broadway starring in "I Hate Hamlet." She headlined the west coast premiere of Wendy Wasserstein's "The Sisters Rosensweig" and was acknowledged with both a Helen Hayes and Dramalogue Award. Next on Broadway she starred in Woody Allen's comedy "Honeymoon Hotel". She headlined Lincoln Center's award winning play "A Kid Like Jake." She played the title role in "All The Days" at the McCarter Theatre and was named best actress by several newspapers in the New York/New Jersey area. She headlined "Call Waiting" at The. Odyssey theatre which became a hit and was later made into a film available on Amazon Prime.

On film Caroline has been in over a hundred films and is frequently in demand from top directors including Woody Allen, the late Mike Nichols, Nora Ephron, Paul Mazursky, and Robert Altman.

Favorite film roles include Kevin Spacey's "Beyond the Sea", 21 & 22 Jump Street, Just Like Heaven", "Nancy Drew", "Surveillance", "Love Comes Lately", "Edward Scissorhands", "Anywhere But Here", The Big Night", and "Bounce" among others. Later this year she will be seen in "Theatre Camp", "Between Two Temples", and "The Fourth Dementia".

Television audiences are also familiar with her work as a guest star on hundreds of shows. She has recurred on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ghosts, Episodes and Transparent. She is best known for her role as Shirley Maisel on the hit Amazon series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

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STAGE CREDITS

The Reservoir
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Ensemble ()
Conversations With Mother Conversations With Mother
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2025
Maria Collavechio ()
Madwomen of the West Madwomen of the West
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
Relatively Speaking Relatively Speaking
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Judy Spector
An Imaginary Life
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Maggs Morris
I Hate Hamlet
[Broadway]
1991
Felicia Dantine
Social Security
[Broadway]
1986
Barbara Kahn (Standby)
Trudy Heyman (Standby)
The Iceman Cometh
[Broadway]
1985
Cora

Movies

Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
[ 1982 ] Teenager
Without a Trace
[ 1983 ] Makeup Woman
Baby It's You
[ 1983 ] Waitress
The Brother from Another Planet
[ 1984 ] Randy Sue Carter
O.C. and Stiggs
[ 1985 ] Janine
Heartburn
[ 1986 ] Judith
Anna
[ 1987 ] Interviewer
Working Girl
[ 1988 ] Petty Marsh Secretary
Crimes and Misdemeanors
[ 1989 ] Barbara
Edward Scissorhands
[ 1990 ] Marge
Alice
[ 1990 ] Sue
Husbands and Wives
[ 1992 ] Dinner Party Guests
This Is My Life
[ 1992 ] Martha Ingels
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] Dr. Marcia Fieldstone
The Pickle
[ 1993 ] Nancy Osborne
Mixed Nuts
[ 1994 ] Hotline Caller
A Modern Affair
[ 1995 ] Elaine
House Arrest
[ 1996 ] Louise Finley
Big Night
[ 1996 ] Woman in Restaurant
Deconstructing Harry
[ 1997 ] Doris
Dinner and Driving
[ 1997 ] Roz
White Lies
[ 1997 ] Virginia Pt
Primary Colors
[ 1998 ] Lucille Kaufman
Life in the Fast Lane
[ 1998 ] Venessa
Anywhere But Here
[ 1999 ] Gail Letterfine
Bounce
[ 2000 ] Donna
What Planet Are You From?
[ 2000 ] Nadine
Lucky Numbers
[ 2000 ] Nurse Sharpling
Nobody's Baby
[ 2001 ] Doctor
Never Again
[ 2001 ] Elaine
Amy's Orgasm
[ 2001 ] Janet Gaines
Joe Dirt
[ 2001 ] Joe's Mom
Pumpkin
[ 2002 ] Claudia Prinsinger
Two Days
[ 2003 ] Mrs. Miller
A Day Without a Mexican
[ 2004 ] Aunt Gigi
Call Waiting
[ 2004 ] Judy Baxter, Carol Lane
Cellular
[ 2004 ] Marilyn Mooney
Beyond the Sea
[ 2004 ] Nina Csotto Maffia
Along Came Polly
[ 2004 ] Wedding Coordinator
Just Like Heaven
[ 2005 ] Grace
Grilled
[ 2006 ] Faye Goldbluth
Nancy Drew
[ 2007 ] Barbara Barbara
Love Comes Lately
[ 2007 ] Rachel Meyerowitz
Surveillance
[ 2008 ] Janet
Finding Bliss
[ 2009 ] Debra Balaban
Love Hurts
[ 2009 ] Wanda
Our Family Wedding
[ 2010 ] Elaine
Meeting Spencer
[ 2011 ] Nancy Diamond
21 Jump Street
[ 2012 ] Annie Schmidt
Tuna
[ 2013 ] Virginia
22 Jump Street
[ 2014 ] Annie Schmidt
The Rewrite
[ 2014 ] Ellen
Hello, My Name Is Doris
[ 2015 ] Val
Breakable You
[ 2017 ] Judith Singer
Bitch
[ 2017 ] Nana
Christmas vs. The Walters
[ 2021 ] Jane
The Grotto
[ 2022 ] Vera King
4th Dementia
[ 2024 ] Nellie
Between the Temples
[ 2024 ] Meira Gottlieb
4th Dementia
[ 2024 ] Nellie
Between the Temples
[ 2024 ] Meira Gottlieb
31 Candles
[ 2025 ] Lila
31 Candles
[ 2025 ] Lila
31 Candles
[ 2025 ] Lila

TV Shows

7th Heaven
Sally Palmer
American Dad!
Waitress
Episodes
Linda
Franklin & Bash
Judge Rebecca Bayles
Law & Order
Valerie Walker, Susan
Madam Secretary
Edie Moran
One on One
Cheryl Ballard
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Shirley Maisel
Transparent
Judy
Wings
Mary Pat Lee
Ghosts
[ 2021-2024 ] Carol
Ghosts
[ 2021-2024 ] Carol
Ghosts
[ 2021-2025 ] Carol
Wylde Pak
[ 2025-2025 ] The Inspector (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play

Caroline Aaron, Conversations with Mother

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Caroline AaronSisters Rosensweig

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Joanna Pickering Showcases Lara's Journey In The 59th Annual Festival Off-Avignon At Photo
Joanna Pickering Showcases Lara's Journey In The 59th Annual Festival Off-Avignon At Theatre De L'Ange
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2025

As part of the official program for the Off-Avignon festival, Joanna Pickering will perform her one act play Lara's Journey on July 17th at 11.30 a.m. at Theatre Avignon de l'Ange.
Yeva Sevriukova To Star In LARA'S JOURNEY In A Benefit Reading For The Center at West Photo
Yeva Sevriukova To Star In LARA'S JOURNEY In A Benefit Reading For The Center at West Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-woman play, Lara's Journey, completes casting and announces Ukrainian actress Yeva Sevriukova. Sevriukova, who stars in the title role, is a seasoned stage and TV actress in Kyiv, Ukraine. She came to the USA when her career was halted due to the Ukraine war.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
Caroline Aaron Will Lead GB Public Theater's THE BEST MEDICINE Photo
Caroline Aaron Will Lead GB Public Theater's THE BEST MEDICINE
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

Great Barrington Public Theater has cast its final show of the 2025 Summer Season. Caroline Aaron, from the hit Amazon series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, will take the stage in Robin Gerber's latest solo show, The Best Medicine. 
Natalia Kholodenko To Present Joanna Pickering's Play LARA'S JOURNEY Photo
Natalia Kholodenko To Present Joanna Pickering's Play LARA'S JOURNEY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025

TV psychologist Natalia Kholodenko will present Lara's Journey for her Ukraine seminar on April 22nd in a collaboration with leading artists. From heartbreak to hope, TV psychologist Natalia Kholodenko has become the guiding light for millions of Ukrainian women navigating the devastation of war.
Noah Eisenberg to Present MY THERAPIST TOLD ME NOT TO at Chelsea Table + Stage Photo
Noah Eisenberg to Present MY THERAPIST TOLD ME NOT TO at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

My Therapist Told Me Not To, a new solo show by actor, director, and producer Noah Eisenberg will be performed at Chelsea Table + Stage. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Caroline Aaron been in?

Caroline Aaron has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Caroline Aaron been in?

Caroline Aaron has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Caroline Aaron been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Conversations with Mother and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sisters Rosensweig.

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