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Linda Lavin

Birth Place: Portland, ME, USA

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BIO

Linda Lavin (born October 15, 1937) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing the title character in the sitcom Alice and for her stage performances, both on and off-Broadway.



After acting as a child, Lavin joined the Compass Players in the late 1950s. She began appearing on Broadway in the 1960s, earning notice in It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman in 1966 and receiving her first Tony Award nomination for Last of the Red Hot Lovers in 1970. She moved to Hollywood in 1973 and began to work on television, making recurring appearances on the sitcom Barney Miller before landing the title role on the hit comedy Alice, which ran from 1976 to 1985. She appeared in many telefilms and later she appeared in other TV works. She has also played roles in several feature films.

In 1987, she returned to Broadway, starring in Broadway Bound (winning a Tony Award), Gypsy (1990), The Sisters Rosensweig (1993), The Diary of Anne Frank (1997–1998) and The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (2000–2001), among others. In 2010, she appeared as Ruth Steiner in Collected Stories, garnering her fifth Tony nomination. She starred in NBC's short-lived sitcom Sean Saves the World as Lorna and the CBS sitcom 9JKL. She also starred in the CBS sitcom B Positive.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Musical, 2022
Nana

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Old Lady

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2015
Abby

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2014
Audrey Langham

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2011
Rita Lyons

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2011
Hattie Walker

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2011
Silda Gravman

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2010
Ruth Steiner

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Helene Nadler

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Nanny

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Marjorie

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Marjorie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1997
Mrs. Van Daan

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Dorothy/Carol

[Broadway]
1993
Gorgeous Teitelbaum [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1989
Rose [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1986
Kate

[Off-Broadway]
1975
Courtesan

[Broadway]
1973
Leah

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Rich Peasant [Replacement]

Venus [Replacement]

Robber [Replacement]

Eldest Daughter [Replacement]

Countess [Replacement]

Farmer's Wife [Replacement]

Henny Penny [Replacement]

Old Woman [Replacement]

Mother [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1969
Elaine Navazio

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Patsy Newquist

[Broadway]
1967
Beth Nemerov

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Sydney

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1966
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Victoire/ Street Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Melinda [Replacement]

Daisy Gamble/Melinda [Replacement]

Daisy Gamble [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1965
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1964
Evelyn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1963
Barbara

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Quiet Girl

Crying Daughter

Fifi of Paris

Wilma

Singer

Babs Sanditz (Understudy)

Babs (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1960
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Linda Lavin, You Will Get Sick


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- 2016 - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree

Linda Lavin


winner
- 2015 - Legend of off-Broadway Honoree

Linda Lavin

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Linda Lavin, The Lyons


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance

Linda Lavin, The Lyons


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Linda Lavin, Other Desert Citites

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, Collected Stories


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, The New Century

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Play

Linda Lavin , The Diary of Anne Frank

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts


winner
The Lortels - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Linda LavinBroadway Bound


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Actress

Linda Lavin, Broadway Bound


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin , Broadway Bound

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, Last of the Red Hot Lovers


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Performance

Linda Lavin, Little Murders


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance

Linda LavinCop-Out


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance

Linda Lavin, Little Murders


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1965 - Performance

Linda Lavin, Wet Paint

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News


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Video: Sarah Paulson Recalls Tony Award Mix-Up on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
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Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage

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According to a new report, Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane and Golden-Globe-winning actor Matt Bomer will be co-starring in a new Hulu comedy inspired by the fan-favorite show Golden Girls. The series, titled, Mid-Century Modern, was created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan of Will & Grace. Ryan Murphy is set to executive produce the show.
Video: Sarah Paulson Accepts Tony Award For APPROPRIATE

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APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

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Listen: Sarah Paulson Calls Out Trish Hawkins For Criticizing Her Performance in TALLEY'S FOLLY

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Dave Stryker Organ Trio, Take 6, and More to Play Birdland Over the Next Two Weeks

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Linda Lavin been in?

Linda Lavin has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.

How many West End shows has Linda Lavin been in?

Linda Lavin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Linda Lavin been nominated for?

Linda Lavin has received numerous nominations and awards throughout her career, including: - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for You Will Get Sick - Legend of Off-Broadway Honoree - Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lyons - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Lyons - Performance (Obie Awards) for The Lyons (multiple nominations) - Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lyons - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lyons - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Other Desert Cities - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Other Desert Cities - Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Collected Stories - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The New Century - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife - Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Best Featured Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Defying Acts - Performance (Obie Awards) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Last of the Red Hot Lovers - Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Murders - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cop-Out - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Murders - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Wet Paint

What awards has Linda Lavin won?

Linda Lavin has received numerous awards throughout her career, including: - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree - Performance (Obie Awards) for The Lyons - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The New Century - Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Performance (Obie Awards) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Broadway Bound - Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Murders - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Murders - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cop-Out - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Wet Paint.

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