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Selma Diamond (1920–1985)

Actress | Writer

Most familiar to TV audiences as the diminutive but feisty court bailiff on Night Court, Selma Diamond's entrance into acting wasn't through the usual venue of vaudeville, stage work or modeling - she was a writer for TV shows, once having been nominated for an Emmy for Caesar's Hour. Although she had that tough New York accent and street demeanor... See full bio »

Born:

in Montréal, Québec, Canada

Died:

(age 64) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1985 The Jetsons (TV series)
– Elroy in Wonderland (1985) (voice)
 
1984-1985 Night Court (TV series)
Bailiff Selma Hacker / Selma Hacker
– Hello, Goodbye (1985) … Selma Hacker (voice) (uncredited)
– Walk, Don't Wheel (1985) … Bailiff Selma Hacker (credit only)
– World War III (1985) … Bailiff Selma Hacker
– Mac and Quon Le: Together Again (1985) … Bailiff Selma Hacker (credit only)
– Married Alive (1985) … Bailiff Selma Hacker
See all 36 episodes »
 
1984 The Ratings Game (TV movie)
Francine's Mother
 
1984 All of Me
Margo
 
1980-1984 Too Close for Comfort (TV series)
Mildred Rafkin
– Henry Draws a Blank (1984) … Mildred Rafkin
– Mr. Christmas (1982) … Mildred Rafkin
– Break Out the Pampers: Part 1 (1982) … Mildred Rafkin
– Break Out the Pampers: Part 2 (1982) … Mildred Rafkin
– Brotherly Hate (1982) … Mildred Rafkin
See all 8 episodes »
 
1983 Trapper John, M.D. (TV series)
Martha
– What a Difference a Day Makes (1983) … Martha
 
1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie
Mrs. Weinstein (Segment #2)
 
1983 Nine to Five (TV series)
Selma
– The Phantom (1983) … Selma
 
1983 The Other Woman (TV movie)
Aunt Jeanette
 
1983 Lovesick
Harriet Singer, M.D.
 
1983 Archie Bunker's Place (TV series)
Mrs. Isaacson
– Three Women (1983) … Mrs. Isaacson
 
1982 My Favorite Year
Lil
 
1978 Flying High (TV series)
Woman in beauty salon
– Swan Song for an Ugly Duckling (1978) … Woman in beauty salon
 
1977 The Edge of Night (TV series)
Mrs. Yoast
 
1973 Bang the Drum Slowly
Tootsie, Hotel switchboard operator
 
1972 Magic Carpet (TV movie)
Mrs. Vogel
 
1972 McMillan & Wife (TV series)
Gas Station Attendant
– An Elementary Case of Murder (1972) … Gas Station Attendant
 
1972 Arnie (TV series)
Selma
– Wilson Tastes Like a Good Candidate Should (1972) … Selma
 
1963 It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Ginger Culpepper (voice)
 
1963 Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (TV series)
American Scene Magazine Reporter
– Episode #1.17 (1963) … American Scene Magazine Reporter
 
Show ShowWriter (7 titles)
1995 The Buick Berle Show, 1954 (video)
 
1965 The Aqua Varities (TV movie)
 
1960-1962 Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (TV series)
– Episode dated 23 May 1962 (1962) (writer)
– Episode dated 14 December 1960 (1960) (writer)
– Episode dated 7 December 1960 (1960) (writer)
 
1959 The Big Party (TV series)
 
1954 Caesar's Hour (TV series)
 
1953-1954 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
– Episode #7.1 (1954) (writer)
– Episode #6.9 (1953) (written by)
– Episode #6.3 (1953) (written by)
– Episode #6.2 (1953)
– Episode #6.1 (1953)
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1950 Your Show of Shows (TV series)
– Episode #1.1 (1950) (writer)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1978 Flying High (TV series) (thanks - 1 episode)
– The Vanishing Point (1978) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
1985 Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (TV movie)
Herself
 
1970-1972 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 6 July 1972 (1972) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 May 1970 (1970) … Herself
 
1963-1971 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 August 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 2 July 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 June 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 March 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 January 1971 (1971) … Herself
See all 11 episodes »
 
1971 It's Your Bet (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 July 1971 (1971) … Herself
 
1971 Mantrap (TV series)
Herself / panelist
 
1969-1970 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.269 (1970) … Herself
– Episode #2.266 (1970) … Herself
– Episode #2.72 (1969) … Herself
– Episode #2.32 (1969) … Herself
– Episode #2.24 (1969) … Herself
See all 6 episodes »
 
1968-1970 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 14 May 1970 (1970) … Herself
– Episode dated 9 February 1968 (1968) … Herself
– Episode dated 29 January 1968 (1968) … Herself
 
1969 The Joan Rivers Show (TV series)
Guest / Herself
 
1966-1967 Girl Talk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 April 1967 (1967) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 January 1967 (1967) … Herself
– Episode dated 2 December 1966 (1966) … Herself
 
1966 The Match Game (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 February 1966 (1966) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 February 1966 (1966) … Herself
– Episode dated 9 February 1966 (1966) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 February 1966 (1966) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 February 1966 (1966) … Herself
 
1964 Get the Message (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 November 1964 (1964) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 September 1964 (1964) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 April 1964 (1964) … Herself
 
1961-1962 The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 March 1962 (1962) … Herself
– Episode dated 30 August 1961 (1961) … Herself
– Episode dated 12 July 1961 (1961) … Herself
 
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1989 Night Court (TV series)
 

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Trivia:

On Night Court, the episode titled "Hello, Goodbye" (the first episode made after her death) was dedicated in her memory. At the end of the episode, a still photo of her is shown with a sound bite of Bull asking "So what didja think?" and Selma responding with, "I laughed I cried, it became a part of me". See more »

Trademark:

High-pitched, deadpan delivery See more »

Star Sign:

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