Tammy Grimes
Birth Place: Lynn, MA, USA
Latest News on Tammy Grimes:
Ann Kittredge to Bring ROMANTIC NOTIONS to The Arts Club of Washington for One Night Only (Jan 4, 2024)
PRIVATE LIVES Comes to Marco Island in January (Dec 28, 2023)
Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month (Nov 7, 2023)
Ann Kittredge to Bring ROMANTIC NOTIONS to The Arts Club of Washington for One Night Only (Jan 4, 2024)
PRIVATE LIVES Comes to Marco Island in January (Dec 28, 2023)
Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month (Nov 7, 2023)
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Tammy Grimes was an American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway and in film and television. Born on January 30, 1934, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Grimes was the daughter of a stockbroker and a former Ziegfeld Follies dancer. She grew up in a privileged environment and attended private schools, but her parents' marriage was strained, and they divorced when she was young.
Grimes began her career as a singer, performing in nightclubs and cabarets in New York City. She made her Broadway debut in 1955 in the musical "Top Banana," and went on to star in several other musicals, including "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "High Spirits." In 1960, she won a Tony Award for her performance in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," and in 1964, she received another Tony nomination for her role in "High Spirits."
In addition to her work on stage, Grimes also appeared in several films, including "The Naked City" and "The Last Unicorn." She was also a frequent guest on television shows, including "The Love Boat" and "Murder, She Wrote."
Grimes had a reputation for being difficult to work with, and her career was often overshadowed by her personal life. She was married three times, and her second husband, actor Christopher Plummer, was physically abusive. Grimes struggled with alcoholism and was arrested for drunk driving in 1978.
Despite these challenges, Grimes continued to work in the entertainment industry throughout her career. In 1995, she returned to Broadway in the play "A Month in the Country," and in 2003, she appeared in the film "The Commission." She also provided the voice of Molly Grue in the animated film "The Last Unicorn."
Grimes passed away on October 30, 2016, at the age of 82. Her death was attributed to natural causes. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Plummer, who is also an actress.
Grimes' legacy in the entertainment industry is defined by her powerful voice and her ability to bring complex characters to life on stage and screen. Her performances in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "High Spirits" are considered some of the greatest in Broadway history, and her work in film and television helped to cement her status as a versatile and talented performer.
In addition to her Tony Award and nomination, Grimes received several other honors throughout her career. She was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2003, and in 2010, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England Theatre Conference.
Grimes' impact on the entertainment industry is still felt today, and her work continues to inspire and influence performers around the world. Her legacy serves as a reminder of the power of art to touch and transform lives, and her contributions to the world of theater and film will be remembered for generations to come.
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Tammy Grimes STAGE CREDITS
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1967
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Tammy Grimes Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Tammy Grimes, Tartuffe
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Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Tammy Grimes, Private Lives
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Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Tammy Grimes , The Unsinkable Molly Brown
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Theatre World Awards - 1959 - Performance
Tammy Grimes, Look After Lulu
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Obie Awards - 1958 - Distinguished Performance (Actress)
Tammy Grimes, Clerambard
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Tammy Grimes News
Ann Kittredge to Bring ROMANTIC NOTIONS to The Arts Club of Washington for One Night Only
The Arts Club of Washington will present multi-MAC Award winning vocalist Ann Kittredge for one night only in Romantic Notions.
PRIVATE LIVES Comes to Marco Island in January
Private Lives by Nöel Coward comes to Marco Island Center For the Arts in January 2024. Performances run January 3-21, 2024. Learn more about the production here!
Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month
As part of its new Building the Box Developmental Reading Series, Out of the Box Theatrics will present readings of SQUEAKY, a poignant autobiographical comedy by Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen.
West Bay Community Theater to Present Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
West Bay Community Theater will present Noel Coward's classic comedy of manners, PRIVATE LIVES, June 29thand 30th (8pm) and Saturday, July 1st (2pm) at the Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston, RI.
Lorna Dallas Returns To NYC Stage With GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Award winner Lorna Dallas is making a welcome return to the New York Stage in Barry Kleinbort/Christopher Denny helmed new musical cabaret.
Interview: Carol Burnett at 90 - Looking Back on Broadway, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW & More
We sat down with Carol Burnett to look back on all the laughs she has given us throughout the years, starting with her Broadway debut in Once Upon a Mattress in 1959. Burnett discusses her 'big break,' reveals why she likes doing television more than Broadway, and how Bernadette Peters was the first person she asked to be on The Carol Burnett Show.
Lorna Dallas to Bring GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Lorna Dallas in her latest musical feast, “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days,” in a two-night engagement - Saturday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 - both shows at 7pm.
Photos: Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Gen Parton-Shin Star in PLATINUM DREAMS At 54 Below
See photos from 54 BELOW first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
John-Andrew Morrison, Matt Saldivar, And More To Play 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Photos: First Look at Jeffery Passero in CASTING ASPERSIONS at Urban Stages
Get a first look at Casting Aspersions: The Backstage Tales of a Casting Director, written and performed by Jeffery Passero, at Urban Stages.
Urban Stages Will Present CASTING ASPERSIONS: The Backstage Tales Of A Casting Director
Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, Urban Stages, will present a special presentation of Casting Aspersions: The Backstage Tales of a Casting Director, written and performed by Jeffery Passero, and directed by Elizabeth Hayden. It will begin performances January 27 - 30 at Urban Stages (259 West 30, 2023)
Gen Parton-Shin Joins Stevie Holland and Justin Sargent for PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54Below
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
Ann Kittredge to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre and The New York Cabaret Convention in October
Ann Kittredge will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Sunday, October 23rd at 7pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny (piano), Sean Harkness (guitar), Mary Ann McSweeney (bass), Rex Benincasa(drums) and special guests Robbie Kondor and Steve Ross.
Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Noah Ricketts to Star in PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54 Below
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams. Platinum Dreams in Concert plays on January 30, 2023, at 7PM.
Ann Kittredge's Debut Album 'reIMAGINE' Available on All Digital Platforms Today
It's today! Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge's debut recording reIMAGINE, a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined and produced by award-winning songwriter and record producer Paul Rolnick, is available on all digital platforms as of today, May 16, 2022.
Ann Kittredge To Celebrate Release of Debut Album reIMAGINE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
In celebration of her soon to be released album Ann Kittredge:reIMAGINE(Jazzheads, Inc./King Kozmo Music), a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined, Ms. Kittredge, will appear at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Thursday, May 26th at 7pm.
BWW Review: With TOGETHER INSIDE at Don't Tell Mama Becca Kidwell Graduates
With Jeff Harnar and Matt Baker by her side, Becca Kidwell's new show has a brilliant new sheen on it.
42ND STREET Complete Recording Will Be Released on April 8
Jay commenced the first complete recording of the original version of the musical with the original orchestrations by Philip J. Lang at Abbey Road Studios, London on October 5 1996 and completed it at Clinton Recording Studios, New York on October 19 1996. This will be the first time it is released to the public.
Who Was Meredith Willson?
In just under a week, The Music Man officially opens at the Winter Garden Theatre. Created in a time dominated by the works of musical theatre luminaries like Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe and Leonard Bernstein, the musical is considered one of the greatest works of Broadway's Golden Age, though it was written by a lesser-known genius.
Sunday Morning Michael Dale: After a Brief Intermission...
How my exposure to the diversity of New York theatre changed once I started going to Off-Off-Broadway more frequently than to Broadway.
Tammy Grimes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Tammy Grimes been in?
Tammy Grimes has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Tammy Grimes been in?
Tammy Grimes has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Tammy Grimes been nominated for?
Tammy Grimes has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Tartuffe," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Private Lives," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Look After Lulu," and Distinguished Performance (Actress) at the Obie Awards for "Clerambard."
What awards has Tammy Grimes won?
Tammy Grimes has won several awards throughout her career, including the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for "Private Lives" and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." She also received a Performance Theatre World Award for "Look After Lulu" and a Distinguished Performance (Actress) Obie Award for "Clerambard."
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