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Lainie Kazan

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Lainie Kazan is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for St. Elsewhere and the 1993 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for My Favorite Year.

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STAGE CREDITS

Rags
[New York]
New York Concert, 2006
Rachel
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
The Government Inspector
[Broadway]
1994
Anna
My Favorite Year
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Performer
Belle Steinberg Carroca
Seesaw
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Performer [Replacement]
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Vera
Showgirl
Ensemble/Other Roles
Fanny Brice (Standby)
Bravo Giovanni
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
La Contessa
Singer
The Happiest Girl in the World
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Theodora
Juno (Understudy)
Myrrhina (Understudy)
Spartan Woman (Understudy)
Kittiwake Island
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
Performer
Show Boat
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1979
[Replacement]

Movies

Dayton's Devils
[ 1968 ] Leda Martell
Lady in Cement
[ 1968 ] Maria Baretto
Romance of a Horsethief
[ 1971 ] Estusha
One from the Heart
[ 1981 ] Maggie
My Favorite Year
[ 1982 ] Belle Steinberg Carroca
Lust in the Dust
[ 1984 ] Marguerita
The Journey of Natty Gann
[ 1985 ] Connie
The Delta Force
[ 1986 ] Sylvia Goldman
Medium Rare
[ 1987 ] Helga Cost
Harry and the Hendersons
[ 1987 ] Irene Moffitt
Out of the Dark
[ 1988 ] Hooker, Nancy
Beaches
[ 1988 ] Leona Bloom
29th Street
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Pesce
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
[ 1992 ] Sarah Fishbine
The Cemetery Club
[ 1993 ] Selma
Movies Money Murder
[ 1993 ] Sylvia
The Associate
[ 1996 ] Cindy Mon
Love Is All There Is
[ 1996 ] Sadie
Allie & Me
[ 1997 ] Camille Alexander
The Big Hit
[ 1998 ] Jeanne Shulman
The Unknown Cyclist
[ 1998 ] Rachel
If You Only Knew
[ 1999 ] Bess
Kimberly
[ 1999 ] Hanna
The Crew
[ 2000 ] Pepper Lowenstein
What's Cooking?
[ 2000 ] Ruth Seelig
Bruno
[ 2000 ] Sister Mary Perpetua
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
[ 2002 ] Maria Portokalos
Eight Crazy Nights
[ 2002 ] Old Woman'singing
A Good Night to Die
[ 2003 ] Diane
Gigli
[ 2003 ] Mother
Whiskey School
[ 2005 ] Hedy Seligman
Red Riding Hood
[ 2006 ] Grandma
Bratz
[ 2007 ] Bubbie
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
[ 2008 ] Gail
Beau Jest
[ 2008 ] Miriam Goldman
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!
[ 2009 ] Shirley Hirsch
Expecting Mary
[ 2010 ] Lillian Littlefeather
Divorce Invitation
[ 2012 ] Elaine Lipnicks
Finding Joy
[ 2013 ] Gloria
Pixels
[ 2015 ] Mickey Lamonsoff
Pearly Gates
[ 2015 ] Millie
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
[ 2016 ] Maria
Garlic & Gunpowder
[ 2017 ] Rose Lusconi, Sonny's Mother
The Amityville Murders
[ 2018 ] AngelaNonnaBrigante
Tango Shalom
[ 2021 ] Leah Zlotkin
The Italians
[ 2025 ] Lucia

TV Shows

Hotel
Beatrice Dolan, Fay Wells
St. Elsewhere
Frieda Fiscus, Mrs. Fiscus
The Nanny
Aunt Freida, Freida
The Paper Chase
Rose Samuels
Touched by an Angel
Aunt Meg, Doris Bernstein

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actress - Musical

Lainie Kazan, My Favorite Year

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Lainie Kazan , My Favorite Year

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by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2025

GRAMMY-nominated jazz pianist David Benoit will perform at Santa Fe Station’s Chrome Showroom in Las Vegas on February 14, 2026. Known as a founding father of contemporary jazz, Benoit will present works from across his four-decade career.
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
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Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.
CHAGALL IN SCHOOL to be Presented At The Kentucky Center in February Photo
CHAGALL IN SCHOOL to be Presented At The Kentucky Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

CHAGALL IN SCHOOL, a dramatic comedy, presents the story of Marc Chagall and the social change after the Russian Revolution. This Louisville premiere explores art, connection, and freedom.
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ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to San Francisco's Curran Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

'All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg' is coming to San Francisco. Don't miss this captivating show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.
Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for Photo
Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 1, 2023

Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 featuring Barbara Streisand in the starring role, and was produced by Fanny’s own son-in-law Ray Stark. The first Broadway production received 8 Tony Nominations at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony, and the OBC (Original Broadway Cast) Recording was inducted into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Is Coming To The Fisher Photo
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to the Fisher Theatre. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.
A GREY GARDENS CHRISTMAS to Debut at Cre8tive NYC Studios in December  Photo
A GREY GARDENS CHRISTMAS to Debut at Cre8tive NYC Studios in December 
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

'A Grey Gardens Christmas: A Loving Parody' brings the eccentricities of the Beales to life in a seasonal tribute. Created by real-life couple Peter Mac and Dr. John Mac, this theatrical alchemy will debut in December at Cre8tive NYC Studios.
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 Coming to Blu-ray & Digital Next Week Photo
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 Coming to Blu-ray & Digital Next Week
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2023

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 stars Nia Vardalos along with John Corbett ('Sex and the City,' 'And Just Like That...), Louis Mandylor ('NCIS,' 'Desperate Housewives,'), Elena Kampouris (My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2), Joey Fatone (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Maria Vacratsis (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again), and Andrea Martin (“Only Murders in the Building').
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Telly Leung & More to Star in HAS ANYONE SEEN MY MIND? Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

Private industry readings of 'Has Anyone Seen My Mind?' by Bill Russell, are scheduled for October 26 & 27.
Photos: First Look at RENT Star Jesse L. Martin in NBC's New Series THE IRRATIONAL Photo
Photos: First Look at RENT Star Jesse L. Martin in NBC's New Series THE IRRATIONAL
by Michael Major - Aug 29, 2023

A new spin on the procedural genre, “The Irrational” follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (RENT star Jesse L. Martin) as he lends his unique expertise on an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations. Check out the photos now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lainie Kazan been in?

Lainie Kazan has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Lainie Kazan been in?

Lainie Kazan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lainie Kazan been nominated for?

Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Favorite Year and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Favorite Year.

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