Carol Kane
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Carol Kane (born Carolyn Laurie Kane on June 18, 1952) is an American actress from Cleveland, Ohio.
Kane is best known for her portrayal of Simka Dahblitz-Gravas, wife of Latka Gravas (Andy Kaufman), on the American television series Taxi from 1981 to 1983. Kane earned two Emmy Awards for her work in the series.
Kane is currently starring in the Broadway musical Wicked, playing Madame Morrible, a role which she had previously played in the show's first national tour.
She has guest-starred on a 1994 episode of Seinfeld and had a supporting role in the short-lived 1996-1997 sitcom Pearl, which starred Rhea Perlman.
Partial filmography
- The Pacifier (2005) - Helga
- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) - Ms. Baggoli
- My First Mister (2001) - Mrs. Benson
- Man on the Moon (1999) - Herself/Simka Dahblitz
- ''Jawbreaker (1999) - Ms. Sherwood
- Big Bully (1996) - Faith Bigger
- Addams Family Values (1993) - Grandmama
- Scrooged (1988) - The Ghost of Christmas Present
- License to Drive (1988)- Mrs. Anderson
- The Princess Bride (1987) - Valerie
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) - Cynthia
- ''When a Stranger Calls (1979)- Jill Johnson
- Annie Hall (1977) - Allison Portchnik
- Dog Day Afternoon (1975) - Jenny
- Hester Street (1975) - Gitl
- The Last Detail (1973) - Young Whore
- Carnal Knowledge (1971) - Jennifer
Partial other works
- The Happy Elf (2005) - Gilda (voice)
- Wicked (2005) - Madame Morrible (Broadway musical)
- Seinfeld (1994) - "Corinne" in episode: "The Marine Biologist"
- Tales from the Crypt (1990) - "Judy" in episode: "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today"
- Cheers - (1984) "Amanda Boyer" in episode: "A Ditch in Time"
- Taxi - (1980) "Simka Dahblitz"
External links
- [Carol Kane] at the Internet Movie Database
- [Carol Kane Unofficial Fan Page]
- [Carol Kane] at [VoiceChasers]
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