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Marilu Henner (born April 6, 1952) is an American actress. She began her career appearing in the original production of the musical Grease in 1971, before making her screen debut in the 1977 comedy-drama film Between the Lines. In 1978, Henner was cast in her breakthrough role as Elaine O'Connor Nardo in the ABC/NBC sitcom Taxi, a role she played until 1983 and for which she received five Golden Globe Award nominations.



Henner later had co-starring roles in films such as Hammett (1982), The Man Who Loved Women (1983), Cannonball Run II (1984), Johnny Dangerously (1984), Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985), Ladykillers (1988), L.A. Story (1991), and Noises Off (1992). She returned to television with a starring role in the CBS sitcom Evening Shade (1990–1994), and had leading roles in many television films.

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STAGE CREDITS

Pen Pals A New Play
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Mags [Replacement]
Madwomen of the West Madwomen of the West
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
Gettin' the Band Back Together Gettin' the Band Back Together
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Sharon Papadopolous
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Lee [Replacement]
Annie Get Your Gun
[US Tour]
1st Revival National Tour, 0
Annie Oakley
Chicago
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1997
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
[Replacement]
Social Security
[Broadway]
1986
Barbara Kahn [Replacement]
Pal Joey
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1976
Marilu
Ensemble
Gladys Bumps (Understudy)
Gladys (Understudy) [Replacement]
Over Here!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1974
Donna
Performer
Grease
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Marty [Replacement]

Movies

Between the Lines
[ 1977 ] Danielle
Bloodbrothers
[ 1978 ] Annette
Hammett
[ 1982 ] Kit Conger, Sue Alabama
The Man Who Loved Women
[ 1983 ] Agnes
Cannonball Run II
[ 1984 ] Betty
Johnny Dangerously
[ 1984 ] Lil Sheridan
Rustlers' Rhapsody
[ 1985 ] Miss Tracy
Perfect
[ 1985 ] Sally
Chains of Gold
[ 1990 ] Jackie
L.A. Story
[ 1991 ] Trudi
Noises Off...
[ 1992 ] Belinda Blair, Flavia Brent
Chasers
[ 1994 ] Katie, Waitress
Enemies of Laughter
[ 2000 ] Dani
Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
[ 2000 ] Mother
Vamps
[ 2012 ] Angela
In-Lawfully Yours
[ 2016 ] Naomi
Life with Dog
[ 2018 ] Alice Bigler
Imperfections
[ 2018 ] Val
The Mimic
[ 2020 ] The Assistant Editor
A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story
[ 2025 ] Lisa's grandmother
Miss Valentine
[ 2025 ] Candace Sutton

TV Shows

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
Aida Teagarden
Batman: The Animated Series
Veronica Vreeland
Evening Shade
Ava Evans Newton
Taxi
Elaine Nardo
The New Batman Adventures
Veronica Vreeland
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner
Aida
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder
Aida
Incoming
Patti
The Neighborhood
[ 2018-2025 ] Paula

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Review: BRANDON MAGGART AND THE GARDENIA at The Gardenia Photo
Review: BRANDON MAGGART AND THE GARDENIA at The Gardenia
by Andrew Poretz - Jan 30, 2026

Brandon Maggart helped close out The Gardenia's 45 years in West Hollywood with stories, songs, and tales of a life well lived. Daughter Maude Maggart joined for a poignant duet finale.
Beth Leavel and Randy Graff to Begin in PEN PALS Off-Broadway Photo
Beth Leavel and Randy Graff to Begin in PEN PALS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

Randy Graff and Beth Leavel will star as Bernie and Mags in Pen Pals Off-Broadway, playing at the DR2 Theatre. Pen Pals is inspired by a true story and charts five decades of friendship through handwritten letters.
Sharon Lawrence & Maureen McCormack Return To PEN PALS Photo
Sharon Lawrence & Maureen McCormack Return To PEN PALS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

The producers of the four-time extended Off-Broadway hit Pen Pals will welcome back  Sharon Lawrence and Maureen McCormack in an encore performance as Bernie and Mags through January 18  at the DR2 Theatre.
Photos: Donna Lynne Champlin and Emily Skinner in PEN PALS Photo
Photos: Donna Lynne Champlin and Emily Skinner in PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Pen Pals is currently starring Donna Lynne Champlin and Emily Skinner, as Bernie and Mags at the DR2 Theatre Off-Broadway. See photos of the production.
Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner to Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway Photo
Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner to Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner will star as Bernie and Mags in Pen Pals Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre, joining the rotating roster of women starring in the production.
Photos: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Welcomes Original GREASE Cast Members At Theatre 555 Photo
Photos: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Welcomes Original GREASE Cast Members At Theatre 555
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Members of the original Grease Broadway company, national tour, and first Broadway revival attended Vape! The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 this weekend. Check out photos of their visit.
Photos: Inside The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala Photo
Photos: Inside The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2025

The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
Cabaret Roundup: November 10-16- Marilu Henner, Margaret Cho & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: November 10-16- Marilu Henner, Margaret Cho & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 10, 2025

Here are a few top picks in NYC to consider this week including a new work by the late Broadway songwriter William Finn, Taxi star Marilu Henner in a new solo show, New York Comedy Festival performances and more.
The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Announces Its 2025 Fall Benefi Photo
The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Announces Its 2025 Fall Benefit Auction
by Gillian Blum - Nov 10, 2025

The York Theatre announced the launch of its 2025 Fall Benefit Auction.
J Harrison Ghee, Rob McClure and More Join 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala Photo
J Harrison Ghee, Rob McClure and More Join 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The York Theatre Company will host its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street, New York City).
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading Photo
Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and music by Nancy Ford. Learn more!
Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below Photo
Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025

54 Below and Tony Award-winning star, Ben Vereen, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! Pope returns, after her critically acclaimed 54 Below debut back in June with her show, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!
Review: 54 SINGS WILDCAT at 54 Below Celebrates a Slice of Forgotten Broadway Photo
Review: 54 SINGS WILDCAT at 54 Below Celebrates a Slice of Forgotten Broadway
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 2, 2025

The July 28th show celebrated a forgotten, frivolous and fun-filled musical, originally starring Lucille Ball, the third in a series produced and hosted by Backstage Babbles' Charles Kirsch.
Photos: GENE & GILDA Opens Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters Photo
Photos: GENE & GILDA Opens Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 28, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. See photos from opening night here!
Patrick Page, Peppermint and More to Star in Stan Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO at Th Photo
Patrick Page, Peppermint and More to Star in Stan Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Marilu Henner, Luba Mason and More to Join 54 SINGS WILDCAT Photo
Marilu Henner, Luba Mason and More to Join 54 SINGS WILDCAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

54 BELOW will present a concert of the Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh musical Wildcat, which premiered on Broadway in 1960 and starred the legendary Lucille Ball. Learn more!
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below Photo
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.
Review: DANCERS OVER 40 Set 54 Below Alight with CHICAGO Memories Photo
Review: DANCERS OVER 40 Set 54 Below Alight with CHICAGO Memories
by Sharon Ellman - Jun 19, 2025

This reviewer was mesmerized by the 'razzle dazzle' of this sold-out June 18th performance! Members of the original casts of the 1975 CHICAGO and 1996 revival honored the show by sharing memories and tribute performances to the incredible show.
Javier Muñoz and Paige Davis Join CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below Photo
Javier Muñoz and Paige Davis Join CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Dancers Over 40 will begin their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marilu Henner been in?

Marilu Henner has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Marilu Henner been in?

Marilu Henner has not appeared in the West End.

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