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Marian Seldes

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Marian Seldes STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Midge Barker

[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
Mrs. Hatch

Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Carlotta Vance

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Rayleen

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1999
Elinor Spencer Bollard

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1999
Madame Desmermortes

[Broadway]
1997
Zinaida Savishna

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Seeress

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 1990
Marietta Christmas

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1990
Marietta Christmas

[Broadway]
1978
Myra Bruhl

[Broadway]
1977
Rivka Kolner

[Broadway]
1974
Dora Strang [Replacement]

Hesther Saloman

[Broadway]
1971
Marian

[Broadway]
1968
Woman

[Broadway]
1966
Julia

[Broadway]
1964
Miss Alice (Standby)

[Broadway]
1962
Susan Loring

Lael Tucker Wertenbaker (Standby)

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1960
Symka Berson

Rachel Apt (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1955
Olivia

[Broadway]
1954
Bertha

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Revival, 1952
A Close Friend

[Broadway]
1951
Nurse Phillips

[Broadway]
1950
Electra

[Broadway]
1949
Anichu at 18

[Broadway]
1949
Second Woman of Corinth

[Broadway]
1947
Dounia

[Broadway]
1947
Attendant to Medea

Marian Seldes Productions

 
[Broadway, 1974]
Director

Marian Seldes Movies

The True Story of Jesse James
[ 1957 ] Rowena Cobb
The Light in the Forest
[ 1958 ] Kate Owens
The Big Fisherman
[ 1959 ] Arnon
Crime & Punishment, USA
[ 1959 ] Debbie Cole
Fingers
[ 1978 ] Ruth
Zits
[ 1988 ] Miss Maple
In a Pig's Eye
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Isabel Purvis
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
[ 1992 ] Margaret Armstrong
Tom and Huck
[ 1995 ] Widow Dougl
Digging to China
[ 1997 ] Leah Schroth
Affliction
[ 1997 ] Alma Pittman
Home Alone 3
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Hess
Celebrity
[ 1998 ] Datloff Party Guest
The Haunting
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Dudley
Duets
[ 2000 ] Harriet Gahagan
Town & Country
[ 2001 ] Eugenie's Mother
Hollywood Ending
[ 2002 ] Alexandra
Mona Lisa Smile
[ 2003 ] President Jocelyn Carr
Suburban Girl
[ 2007 ] Margaret Paddleford
The Visitor
[ 2007 ] Barbara
August Rush
[ 2007 ] The Dean
Leatherheads
[ 2008 ] Clerk
Home
[ 2008 ] Peggy
The Toe Tactic
[ 2008 ] Eunice
The Extra Man
[ 2010 ] Vivian Cudlip
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
[ 2011 ] Mabel Billingsly

Marian Seldes TV Shows

Cosby
Virginia, Elaine

Marian Seldes Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2015 - Hall of Fame Awards

Marian Seldes


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

Marian Seldes


winner
Drama League Awards - 2006 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Marian Seldes

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Marian Seldes, Dinner at Eight


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence

Marian Seldes

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Marian Seldes, Dinner at Eight

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Marian Seldes, The Play About the Baby

The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Marian Seldes, The Play About the Baby


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Marian Seldes, The Play about the Baby


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Marian Seldess , The Butterfly Collection


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

Marian Seldes, Ivanov

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Marian Seldes, Ring Round the Moon

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Marian Seldes, Ivanov

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Marian SeldesThree Tall Women


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Actress

Marian Seldes, Painting Churches

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Marian Seldes, Deathtrap


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Performance

Marian Seldes, Father's Day

Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Marian Seldes , Father's Day


winner
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Marian Seldes, A Delicate Balance


winner
Obie Awards - 1964 - Performance

Marian Seldes , The Ginger Man

Marian Seldes Videos

Marian Seldes News


THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Comes to 3 West Club This Week


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!

Cast Set for Red Bull Theater 2023 Short New Play Festival


Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Red Bull Theater Reveals Short New Play Festival 2023 Winning Submissions


Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Steven Ditmyer Will Direct BETTINGER'S LUGGAGE at AMT


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.

UNLUCKY GAL is the Second Segment Of ALL THE COURT'S A STAGE A Series Of One-Act Plays Based On Seven Of Martin Garbus' Law Cases


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.

Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Melissa Errico & David Staller to Lead THE LETTERS SERIES at Irish Rep


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!

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Names 10 Finalists Including Zadie Smith, Francisca Da Silveira & More


The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest international prize awarded to women+ playwrights.

Submissions Now Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2023


Red Bull Theater is now accepting submissions for their ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme: “Forbidden Love” will be selected through an open submission process.

Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins Will Join in Q&A at Food For Thought Productions


FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a unique production set for its 2023 Season Opener on January 23rd.

Broadway Actor Elizabeth 'Betsy' Parrish Passes Away At Age 97


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway actor Elizabeth 'Betsy' Parrish has passed away at the age of 97. 

AMT Theater To Present LIES By Jerry Slaff To Kick Off New Play Reading Series


AMT Theater, New York's newest Off Broadway house, announces the first in a series of New Play Readings.

Wagner College To Host Ceremony And Staged Reading of 2022 Stanley Award-Winner, MARILYN, MOM, AND ME


Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2022 Stanley Drama Award is Luke Yankee for his play Marilyn, Mom and Me.

BROADWAY BLESSING Celebrates 25th Anniversary, September 19


Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Broadway Blessing. September 19, 7 p.m. St. Malachy's/The Actors' Chapel, 239 W. 49th St.

Joey Hoeber And Denise Tyrrell Present THE REALISTIC JONESES


Joey Hoeber and Denise Tyrrell present Will Eno's THE REALISTIC JONESES. Running at September 9th - 25th running at The Playhouse in San Anselmo.

Blythe Danner & Bob Dishy to Star in Food For Thought Productions Plays


FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, will continue celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a tremendously fun production set for its 2022 Season Opener on March 28th.

Food for Thought Productions Opens 2022 Season


FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, continues to celebrate the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with award-winning actors, writers and directors in tremendously fun productions set for their 2022 Season Opener on March 28th.

Food For Thought Productions Finishes 2021 Season With I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING


FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 21st year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a tremendously fun production on December 6th, 2021.

Legendary Broadway Producer Liz McCann Dies at 90


ELIZABETH IRELAND McCANN, the iconoclastic Broadway producer who won nine Tony Awards during a 60-year career in theater, died after a bout with cancer on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, according to her longtime associate and friend, Kristen Luciani.  She was 90 years old. 

Food For Thought Productions Presents Arthur Miller's I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING


Food For Thought Productions, now in its 21st year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a tremendously fun second production on April 19th, 2021.

Food for Thought Productions Announces 2021 Season


FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 21st year, will continue celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a tremendously fun opening on March 8th, 2021.

Marian Seldes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marian Seldes been in?

Marian Seldes has appeared on Broadway in 25 shows.

How many West End shows has Marian Seldes been in?

Marian Seldes has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marian Seldes been nominated for?

Marian Seldes has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including the Hall of Fame Awards, Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards), 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."

What awards has Marian Seldes won?

Marian Seldes has won several prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Hall of Fame Awards, Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Unique Contribution to the Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels, Outstanding Actress - Play for "The Play about the Baby," Outstanding Featured Actress - Play for "The Butterfly Collection" and "Ivanov," Best Actress at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Painting Churches," Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Father's Day," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Delicate Balance," and a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "The Ginger Man."

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