Dorothy Lyman

Birth Place: Minneapolis, MN, USA

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She played architect Gwen Parrish Frame (1976–1980, 1989) on Another World and played Ralphie's mother in Jean Shepherd's Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss from 1988. She appeared in the Tales from the Darkside television series in the "In the Cards" episode (1985), in ALF as Maura Norris in the episode "Tequila" (1988), Generations as Rebecca Whitmore (1990–1991), and in The Bold and the Beautiful as Bonnie Roberts (1991–1992).

Her most notable soap opera role, though, has been on All My Children as Opal Sue Gardner, for which she received two Emmy Awards—as Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series in 1982 and for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 1983.

In an appearance on Vicki Lawrence's talk show Vicki!, Lyman noted that she continued to perform on All My Children concurrently with the beginning of Mama's Family's production, flying back and forth each week between New York City and Los Angeles. While the commute was brutal, she remembered it fondly, referring to that stage of her career as "All My Paychecks". When Mama's Family ended its run, Lyman went behind the camera, producing and directing 75 episodes of The Nanny (all episodes of the third and fourth seasons, and all but four episodes of the fifth), even making a special guest appearance on the Fran Drescher sitcom. After Mama's Family ended in 1990, Lyman had a recurring role on Bob, Bob Newhart's third series.

On the big screen, she made a cameo appearance in I Love Trouble, a film starring Nick Nolte and Julia Roberts. She made another cameo appearance in the 2001 film Blow starring Johnny Depp. She was seen in the 2006 film The Departed.

In 2007, Lyman guest-starred in the third season of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica as Starbuck's mother. She made a guest appearance on Reba, playing the titular character's mother. She appeared in The Blacklist in the season-six episode "The Pawnbrokers".

Lyman performed My Kitchen Wars in Hollywood and New York as a one-woman show based on the book by Betty Fussell.

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Dorothy Lyman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1985
Jan Morrison


Dorothy Lyman Movies

The 300 Year Weekend
[ 1971 ] Jean
Night of the Juggler
[ 1980 ] Nurse Jenny
Ruby in Paradise
[ 1993 ] Mildred Chambers
Jack the Bear
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Morris
Young Goodman Brown
[ 1993 ] Sarah Good
I Love Trouble
[ 1994 ] Suzie
Dinner and Driving
[ 1997 ] Rita
Blow
[ 2001 ] Judge Chicago
World Trade Center
[ 2006 ] Allison's Mother
The Departed
[ 2006 ] Woman at Bar #1
The Northern Kingdom
[ 2009 ] Nan
Split Ends
[ 2009 ] producer
Bad Hurt
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Salisbury
Blind
[ 2016 ] Judge
Bullitt County
[ 2018 ] The Mrs.
The Price for Silence
[ 2018 ] Wendy Moro
Vault
[ 2019 ] Ma
Back Fork
[ 2019 ] Susie

Dorothy Lyman TV Shows

All My Children
Opal Gardner
Another World
Gwen Frame, Gwen Parrish Frame, Gwen Parrish
Generations
Rebecca Whitmore #2
Life Goes On
Mary McKenna, Mrs. McKenna
Mama's Family
Naomi Oates Harper
The Bold and the Beautiful
Bonnie Roberts
The Edge of Night
Elly Jo Jamison, EllyJo Jamison
The Nanny
Society Woman #1, Director, Stewardess
The Practice
Dr. Diane Starger

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VIOLET AND ME: A MAMA-LOGUE to Play The Palace Theatre This Month

Gracewell Productions' third season of Table Readings at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT kicks off with Dorothy Lyman's new play, VIOLET AND ME.

Casting Set For DANNY RYAN'S WAKE By 29PWC

29th Street Playwrights Collective New Works Series presents DANNY RYAN'S WAKE written by Michael Wells-Oakes and directed by Hannah Sgambellone in a staged reading at Bernie Wohl Theatre at Goddard Center, 647 Columbus Ave, on Thursday, November 16 at 7pm.

Ivoryton Playhouse Celebrates New Works By Women

Ivoryton Playhouse presents the 6th Annual Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival this weekend, celebrating the creativity and vision of women in theatre.

Feature: WOMEN OF A CERTAIN STAGE at Westport Country Playhouse

One Acts, Music, Dorothy Lyman speaking about Hollywood's Glass Ceiling Celebrate the Accomplishments of Women Over 40 on Stage!

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: VIOLET AND ME, Pleasance Courtyard

It’s a tale of resilience, resentment, and regret told with instinctive storytelling and a dash of friendly advice. Photos of her relatives and snapshots of her life accompany her narrative, giving a visual reference to her stories. It’s a delicate, lovely play from a woman whose strength could never be ignored.

Ivoryton Playhouse and Gracewell Productions Host StAGEd Intent: New Play Readings for Boomers by Boomers

Ivoryton will bring a brand new play reading series to the shoreline community. StAGEd Intent will showcase new plays written for Boomers, by Boomers, followed by drinks, snacks and an in depth talkback.

The Pleasance Theatre Trust Present Giant Programme of Theatre and Comedy For Second Fringe On-Sale

The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.

DOROTHY LYMAN'S 2ND ACT Rescheduled at the Palace Theatre

Dorothy Lyman is most known for her work as Opal Sue Gardner on All My Children, and as Naomi Harper on the sitcom Mama's Family. On April 27 at 3pm as part of the Palace Theater's 2ND ACT series she'll share her unique and entertaining story about life during and after television fame.  

New April Date Announced for Dorothy Lyman at the Palace Theater

Dorothy Lyman is most known for her work as Opal Sue Gardner on All My Children, and as Naomi Harper on the sitcom Mama’s Family. On April 27 at 3pm as part of the Palace Theater’s 2ND ACT series she’ll share her unique and entertaining story about life during and after television fame.  

Emmy Winning Actress Dorothy Lyman's 2ND ACT Comes to Palace Theater, January 12

Dorothy Lyman is most known for her work as Opal Sue Gardner on All My Children, and as Naomi Harper on the sitcom Mama's Family. On January 12 at 3pm as part of the Palace Theater's 2ND ACT series she'll share her unique and entertaining story about her  life after television fame.  The 2ND ACT series is supported by the Village at East Farms.

THE LITTLE SISTERS OF LITTLETON Comes To Palace Theater, Waterbury

Dorothy Lyman, Sachi Parker, Don Striano featured in THE LITTLE SISTERS OF LITTLETON, kicking off Gracewell Productions' Table Reading Series at the Palace Theater, Waterbury

Table Readings Debut This Month At Palace Theater Waterbury

The Palace Theater is unveiling an exciting new initiative when  Table Readings at the Palace Theater debuts on Saturday, October 16, 2:00pm in the intimate Poli Club space.  The October 16 reading is Kate Katcher's  The LIttle SIsters of Littleton and features Emmy Award winner Dorothy Lyman ('Mama's Family,' 'All My Children') and Sachi Parker ('Peggy Sue Got Married,' 'Back to the Future,' 'Scrooged') . 

2ND ACT SERIES Returns to Palace Theater Waterbury

What do an actress, priest, author, spiritual seeker and others share in common? Find out when the Palace Theater's fourth season of its popular 2ND ACT series resumes on October 13 with a return engagement by the popular Father Jim Sullivan, the charismatic priest from the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury.

Table Reading On 9-11 Cancelled At Palace Theater

The Palace Theater's new Table Reading Series set to debut  on September 11, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The rest of the series is slated to go forward as planned. 

Table Reading Series to Debut at Palace Theater

To commemorate the twentieth anniversary of  9/11 the Palace Theater is unveiling a new initiative, Table Readings at the Palace Theater, presented by Gracewell Productions, with the reading of Five Bells for 9/11, a moving one-man play written and performed by New York actor Rich Swingle.

WE HAVE TO HURRY Starring JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin to Air This Weekend

This weekend, Emmy  and  Golden Globe nominated actress JoBeth Williams and Award winning Broadway, film and television actor Harris Yulin star in the the digital presentation of the new play  We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand for two performances only.

JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin to Star in WE HAVE TO HURRY Livestream Production

Oscar, Emmy  and  Golden Globe nominated actress JoBeth Williams and Award winning Broadway, film and television actor Harris Yulin are set to star in the next monthly digital presentation of the new play  We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand for two performances only, Saturday, July 10th at 8pm and Sunday, July 11th at 3pm.

JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin Star In Heartwarming New Play WE HAVE TO HURRY

Oscar, Emmy  and  Golden Globe nominated actress JoBeth Williams and Award winning Broadway, film and television actor Harris Yulin are set to star in the next monthly digital presentation of the new play  We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand.

VIDEO: Alfred Molina Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

Watch as Richard Ridge chats with stage and screen star Alfred Molina, who will soon appear in We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand for two performances only, Saturday, June 5th at 8pm and Sunday, June 6th at 3pm.

Dorothy Lyman Joins Alfred Molina In the Latest Livestream Production of WE HAVE TO HURRY

Dorothy Lyman will take on the illuminating words from her own pen for the next monthly digital presentation of We Have To Hurry.  Paired with the previously announced Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominated actor Alfred Molina, Ms. Lyman’s new play about two mature people rediscovering life’s simplest joys streams live for two performances.

Dorothy Lyman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dorothy Lyman been in?

Dorothy Lyman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Dorothy Lyman been in?

Dorothy Lyman has not appeared in the West End.

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