Marian Seldes
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway History (Mar 15, 2026)
Interview: Laura Bell Bundy Brings SONGS & STORIES to Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center (Feb 20, 2026)
Ronald Rand to Star in LET IT BE ART! South Carolina Premiere at Bluebird Theatre (Feb 16, 2026)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 1957 ] Rowena Cobb
[ 1958 ] Kate Owens
[ 1959 ] Arnon
[ 1959 ] Debbie Cole
[ 1978 ] Ruth
[ 1988 ] Miss Maple
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Isabel Purvis
[ 1992 ] Margaret Armstrong
[ 1995 ] Widow Dougl
[ 1997 ] Alma Pittman
[ 1997 ] Leah Schroth
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Hess
[ 1998 ] Datloff Party Guest
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Dudley
[ 2000 ] Harriet Gahagan
[ 2001 ] Eugenie's Mother
[ 2002 ] Alexandra
[ 2003 ] President Jocelyn Carr
[ 2007 ] Barbara
[ 2007 ] Margaret Paddleford
[ 2007 ] The Dean
[ 2008 ] Clerk
[ 2008 ] Eunice
[ 2008 ] Peggy
[ 2010 ] Vivian Cudlip
[ 2011 ] Mabel Billingsly
TV Shows
Virginia, Elaine
Awards and Nominations
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Marian Seldes, Dinner at Eight
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Marian Seldes, Dinner at Eight
Marian Seldes, The Play About the Baby
Marian Seldes, The Play About the Baby
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Marian Seldes, The Play about the Baby
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Marian Seldess , The Butterfly Collection
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Marian Seldes, Ivanov
Marian Seldes, Ring Round the Moon
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Marian Seldes, Painting Churches
Marian Seldes, Deathtrap
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Marian Seldes, Father's Day
Marian Seldes , Father's Day
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Marian Seldes, A Delicate Balance
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Marian Seldes , The Ginger Man
Videos
VIDEO: Marian Seldes Shares Performance Memories on Rick McKay's THE GOLDEN AGE FILM TRILOGY
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-08-23 17:03:26
STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME's Sam Gold Gives Best Director Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - 2015-06-08 00:19:48
Angela Lansbury, Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and More Set for Acting Company's Ruby Ball, 12/3
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-13 11:38:32
TV: Kevin Spacey Receives EDWIN BOOTH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
by Robert Diamond - 2011-01-11 08:52:12
News
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026
Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time. But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 20, 2026
Laura Bell Bundy – who brings “Songs & Stories with Laura Bell Bundy” to Foxborough’s Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center on February 22 – has been a performer since she was just nine years old and made her stage debut in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre presented an invite-only Red Door Reading of Prodigal Son, the deeply personal and resonant drama by Pulitzer Prize–, Tony Award–, and Academy Award–winning writer John Patrick Shanley. Check out photos of the event.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that legendary actor and writer, and four-time Tony Award winner, Harvey Fierstein will receive the 2025 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 24, 2025
Kristine Nielsen has made her name on Broadway playing roles in all kinds of comedies and dramas, but only a very few musicals. She’s changing that up this season, however, portraying Susan Proctor, an Actors’ Studio teacher and confidante to Ivy Lynn, a Broadway star preparing to play Marilyn Monroe, in the new musical comedy “Smash,” at New York’s Imperial Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
Frank Hartenstein, a stage manager whose body of work included collaborating with some of Broadway's most celebrated luminaries over the last 50 years, died on Friday, February 21. Learn more about Hartenstein's life and career.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025
Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025
Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre will present the first-ever Sanford Meisner Awards, honoring the extraordinary achievements and legacy of Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman, at their 2025 Benefit Gala. Learn more!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024
Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024
Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023
Food For Thought Productions continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a unique series set for its 2023 Season. Learn more about The People Versus Lenny Bruce and find out how to get tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023
Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023
Producer Laura Elrick is thrilled to announce that acclaimed Meisner Teacher and Director Steven Ditmyer will be directing Al Tapper's Bettinger's Luggage, scheduled to open September 19th, 2023 at AMT Theater.
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023
Unlucky Gal is the second segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of one-act plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus' cases and directed by Antony Marsellis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023
Irish Repertory Theatre will present The Letters Series, featuring Dear Liar by Jerome Kilty & George Bernard Shaw, directed by Charlotte Moore. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest international prize awarded to women+ playwrights.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Marian Seldes has appeared on Broadway in 25 shows.
Marian Seldes has not appeared in the West End.
Hall of Fame Awards () for , Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards) for , Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dinner at Eight , Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence (The Lortels), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Dinner at Eight, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Play About the Baby , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for The Play About the Baby, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Play about the Baby, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Butterfly Collection, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ivanov, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Ring Round the Moon, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ivanov, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Three Tall Women, Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Painting Churches, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Deathtrap, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Father's Day, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Father's Day, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Delicate Balance and Performance (Obie Awards) for The Ginger Man.
Marian Seldes has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Hall of Fame Awards, a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, and the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award from the Drama League Awards. She also won the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence from The Lortels. Seldes received the Outstanding Actress in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Play about the Baby, as well as the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award for The Butterfly Collection and Ivanov. Additionally, she won the Best Actress award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Painting Churches and the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for Father's Day. She was also recognized with the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play award at the Tony Awards for A Delicate Balance and received the Performance award from the Obie Awards for The Ginger Man.
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