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The Big Hit (1998) -- Melvin Smiley, a successful young hitman, is living a normal all-day life for his jewish fiancé Pam...
"In the Motherhood" (2007): Season 1: Episode 2 -- Jane's vacation with baby Sophie is anything but relaxing, while Rosemary unionizes Horatio's fellow nannies and Emily and Jason's "stay-cation" gets a thumbs-down.
29th Street (1991) -- Clip: Intro to Film
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) -- An Israeli Special Forces Soldier fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City as a hair stylist.
"In the Motherhood" (2007): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Jane is back in the dating pool after a dry spell, Rosemary discovers the special attention pregnant ladies are afforded and Emily finds honesty is not always the best policy.

Overview

Date of Birth:
15 May 1940, New York City, New York, USA more
Contact:
View agent and publicist contact info on IMDbPro.
Trivia:
She is of Spanish and Russian-Jewish heritage. more
STARmeter: ?
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Exploitation Cinema: Mausoleum and Blood Song (DVD Review)
 (From Fangoria. 2 January 2009, 7:06 AM, PST)
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Stars Demand More Money
 (From WENN. 24 June 2003)
US TV Schedule:
Wed. July 1511:00 AMLIFE Will & GraceMoveable Feast#4.9more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Soundtrack, Self
Actress:
  1. The Godmother (2009) (pre-production) .... Liz
  2. Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009) (completed) .... Shirley Hirsch

  3. "Boston Legal" .... Judge Paula Stern (1 episode, 2008)
        - Dances with Wolves (2008) TV episode .... Judge Paula Stern
  4. You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) .... Gail
  5. Beau Jest (2008) .... Miriam Goldman
  6. Bratz (2007) .... Bubbie
    ... aka Bratz: The Movie (International: English title: DVD box title)
  7. "In the Motherhood" .... Joyce (2 episodes, 2007)
        - The Mother of All Days (2007) TV episode .... Joyce
        - Nightmare on a Plane! (2007) TV episode .... Joyce
  8. "The King of Queens" .... Ava St. Clair (2 episodes, 2007)
        - China Syndrome, Parts 1 and 2 (2007) TV episode .... Ava St. Clair
        - Manhattan Project (2007) TV episode .... Ava St. Clair
  9. "Living with Fran" .... Cookie (1 episode, 2006)
        - The Whole Clan with Fran (2006) TV episode .... Cookie
  10. The Engagement Ring (2005) (TV) .... Alicia Rosa Anselmi
  11. Whiskey School (2005) .... Hedy Seligman
  12. Red Riding Hood (2004) .... Grandma
  13. "The Guiding Light" .... Shirley Lupo (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka "Guiding Light" (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 14 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Shirley Lupo
  14. Gigli (2003) .... Mother
  15. A Good Night to Die (2003) .... Diane
  16. "My Big Fat Greek Life" .... Maria Portokalos (7 episodes, 2003)
        - Greek Easter (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - Big Night (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - The Free Lunch (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - Ariana (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - The Empire Strikes Back (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
          (2 more)
  17. Tempted (2003) (TV) .... Julia
    ... aka Returning Lily (Australia: video title) (USA: working title)
    ... aka A Mother's Choice (cable TV title)
  18. Eight Crazy Nights (2002) (singing voice) .... Old Woman
    ... aka Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights (USA: complete title)
  19. "Touched by an Angel" .... Aunt Meg / ... (2 episodes, 1998-2002)
        - The Princeless Bride (2002) TV episode .... Aunt Meg
        - Deconstructing Harry (1998) TV episode .... Doris
  20. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) .... Maria Portokalos
    ... aka Le mariage grec (Canada: French title: TV title)
    ... aka Mariage à la grecque (Canada: French title)
  21. "Will & Grace" .... Aunt Honey (1 episode, 2001)
        - Moveable Feast (2001) TV episode .... Aunt Honey
  22. "Strong Medicine" .... Mrs. Biancavilla (1 episode, 2001)
        - Maternity (2001) TV episode .... Mrs. Biancavilla
  23. The Crew (2000/I) .... Pepper Lowenstein
  24. Bruno (2000) .... Sister Mary Shirley
    ... aka The Dress Code (USA: alternative title)
  25. If You Only Knew (2000) .... Bess
    ... aka Ein Apartment zum Verlieben (Germany)
    ... aka If You Only Knew (Germany: TV title)
  26. What's Cooking? (2000) .... Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig

  27. Kimberly (1999) .... Hanna
    ... aka Daddy Who? (USA: video title)
  28. "The Nanny" .... Aunt Freida (4 episodes, 1995-1999)
        - The In-Law Who Came Forever (1999) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
        - The Ex-Niles (1997) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
        - Freida Needa Man (1996) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
        - A Fine Family Feud (1995) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
  29. The Unknown Cyclist (1998) .... Rachel
  30. Permanent Midnight (1998) (uncredited) .... Jerry's Mother at Funeral
  31. The Big Hit (1998) .... Jeanne Shulman
  32. Safety Patrol (1998) (TV) .... Mrs. Day
    ... aka Disney's Safety Patrol (USA: video box title)
    ... aka Safety Patrol! (USA: cable TV title)
  33. "Veronica's Closet" .... Dottie (1 episode, 1997)
        - Veronica's First Thanksgiving (1997) TV episode .... Dottie
  34. Allie & Me (1997) .... Camille Alexander
  35. The Associate (1996) .... Cindy Mason
  36. "Life's Work" .... Connie Minardi (2 episodes, 1996)
        - Concert (1996) TV episode .... Connie Minardi
        - Daycareless (1996) TV episode .... Connie Minardi
  37. Love Is All There Is (1996) .... Sadie Capomezzo
  38. Movies Money Murder (1996) .... Sylvia
    ... aka Breaking Up with Paul (USA)
  39. Prince for a Day (1995) (TV) .... Rose
    ... aka The Prince and the Pizza Boy
  40. "Courthouse" .... Lila Winkleman (1 episode, 1995)
        - One flew over the Courthouse (1995) TV episode .... Lila Winkleman
  41. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Anna Grimaldi (1 episode, 1994)
        - Crimson Harvest (1994) TV episode .... Anna Grimaldi
  42. "Animaniacs" .... Molly (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka "Animaniacs" (UK)
    ... aka "Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs" (USA: complete title)
        - Miami Mama-Mia/Pigeon on the Roof (1994) TV episode (voice) .... Molly
  43. "Tales from the Crypt" .... Mrs. Grafungar (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka "HBO's Tales from the Crypt"
        - People Who Live in Brass Hearses (1993) TV episode .... Mrs. Grafungar
  44. The Cemetery Club (1993) .... Selma
    ... aka Looking for a Live One
  45. I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992) .... Sarah Fishbine
  46. 29th Street (1991) .... Mrs. Pesce
  47. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Rose Zuckerman (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka "Class of Beverly Hills" (USA: teaser title)
        - Down and Out of District in Beverly Hills (1991) TV episode .... Rose Zuckerman
  48. Earthday Birthday (1990)

  49. Hägar the Horrible (1989) (TV) (voice) .... Helga
  50. Out of the Dark (1989) .... Hooker/Nancy
  51. Eternity (1989) (uncredited) .... Mother/Berneice
  52. Beaches (1988) .... Leona Bloom
    ... aka Forever Friends
  53. "The Van Dyke Show" .... Bunnie (1 episode)
        - The Fatal Condo (????) TV episode .... Bunnie
  54. "St. Elsewhere" .... Mrs. Fiscus (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
        - The Abby Singer Show (1988) TV episode .... Mrs. Fiscus
        - No Chemo, Sabe? (1987) TV episode .... Mrs. Fiscus
        - A Moon for the Misbegotten (1987) TV episode .... Mrs. Fiscus
  55. "Karen's Song" (1987) TV series .... Claire Steiner (1987)
  56. "Hotel" .... Beatrice Dolan / ... (2 episodes, 1983-1987)
    ... aka "Arthur Hailey's Hotel"
        - Desperate Moves (1987) TV episode .... Beatrice Dolan
        - Hotel (1983) TV episode .... Fay Wells
  57. Harry and the Hendersons (1987) .... Irene Moffat
    ... aka Bigfoot (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Bigfoot and the Hendersons (UK)
  58. "Amazing Stories" .... Sister Teresa (1 episode, 1987)
    ... aka "Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories" (Australia)
    ... aka "Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories" (USA: complete title)
        - Gershwin's Trunk (1987) TV episode .... Sister Teresa
  59. Medium Rare (1987)
  60. "The Paper Chase" .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986) (9 episodes, 1985-1986)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Second Year" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Third Year" (USA: new title)
        - Suppressed Desires (1986) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - A Wounded Hart (1986) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - Graduation (1986) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - It's Only a Show (1985) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - The Big D (1985) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
          (4 more)
  61. "Tough Cookies" .... Rita (6 episodes, 1986)
        - Temper Fidelis (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - The Stoolie (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - The Unfantasy (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - Naked City (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - Grudge Match (1986) TV episode .... Rita
          (1 more)
  62. The Delta Force (1986) .... Sylvia Goldman
    ... aka Mahatz Ha-Delta (Israel: Hebrew title)
  63. Twisted Sister: Come Out and Play (1986) (V) .... Lunch Lady
  64. The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) .... Connie
  65. Lust in the Dust (1985) .... Marguerita Ventura
  66. "ABC Weekend Specials" .... Madam Zola (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Two-Minute Werewolf (1985) TV episode .... Madam Zola
  67. Obsessive Love (1984) (TV) .... Margaret Chase
  68. "Faerie Tale Theatre" .... Sophia, the Blue Fairy (1 episode, 1984)
    ... aka "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre" (USA)
        - Pinocchio (1984) TV episode .... Sophia, the Blue Fairy
  69. The Jerk, Too (1984) (TV) .... Card Player
  70. Sunset Limousine (1983) (TV) .... Jessie Durning
  71. Hotel (1983) (TV) .... Fay Wells
  72. "Too Close for Comfort" (1 episode, 1983)
    ... aka "The Ted Knight Show" (new title)
        - Family Business (1983) TV episode
  73. My Favorite Year (1982) .... Belle Carroca
    ... aka My Favourite Year (UK)
  74. One from the Heart (1982) .... Maggie
  75. A Cry for Love (1980) (TV) .... Tina Weathersby

  76. "Columbo" .... Valerie Kirk (1 episode, 1978)
        - Make Me a Perfect Murder (1978) TV episode .... Valerie Kirk
  77. A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978) (TV) .... Sophie Tucker
  78. "Greatest Heroes of the Bible" .... Hagar (1 episode, 1978)
        - Abraham's Sacrifice (1978) TV episode .... Hagar
  79. Dancing in the Wings (1977) (TV)
  80. "Baretta" .... Lottie (1 episode, 1976)
        - Murder for Me (1976) TV episode .... Lottie
  81. "When Things Were Rotten" .... Tania (2 episodes, 1975)
        - The Spy: Part 1 (1975) TV episode .... Tania
        - The Spy: Part 2 (1975) TV episode .... Tania
  82. Romance of a Horsethief (1971) .... Estusha
    ... aka Le roman d'un voleur de chevaux (France)

  83. Lady in Cement (1968) .... Maria Baretto
  84. Dayton's Devils (1968) .... Leda Martell
  85. "Ben Casey" .... Della (1 episode, 1965)
        - Why Did the Day Go Backwards? (1965) TV episode .... Della
  86. "Car 54, Where Are You?" (1 episode, 1962)
        - Je T'Adore Muldoon (1962) TV episode
Soundtrack:
  1. Lust in the Dust (1985) (performer: "South Of My Border")
  2. Blood Song (1982) (performer: "All In Your Mind")
    ... aka Dream Slayer

  3. The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) (performer: "The Eyes of Love")
Self:
  1. Mr. Laughs: A Look Behind the Curtain (2008) .... Herself
  2. "The Wayne Brady Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 26 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  3. "The Sharon Osbourne Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "Sharon" (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 24 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  4. "Pyramid" .... Herself (4 episodes, 2002-2003)
    ... aka "The $100,000 Pyramid" (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 17 July 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 11 June 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 2 June 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 20 September 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  5. Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) .... Herself
    ... aka Broadway (USA: short title)
    ... aka Broadway: The Golden Age (USA: short title)
    ... aka Broadway: The Movie (USA: short title)
  6. "Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2003)
    ... aka "H²" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "H2: Hollywood Squares" (USA: fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 28 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 27 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 26 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 25 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 24 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  7. "Biography" .... Herself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Shelley Winters: Full Disclosure (2001) TV episode .... Herself

  8. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Episode dated 4 July 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself

  9. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance / ... (3 episodes, 1986-1989)
        - Episode dated 13 March 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode #2.86 (1988) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
        - Episode dated 6 October 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  10. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode dated 1 February 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "All Star Blitz" .... Herself (5 episodes, 1985)
        - Episode dated 6 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 5 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 4 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 3 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 2 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself

  12. Super Night at Forest Hills (1977) (TV) .... Herself
  13. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Herself (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka "The Best of Carson" (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 24 August 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Herself
  14. "The Virginia Graham Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1971)
        - Episode dated 15 October 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Herself
  15. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1968-1970)
        - Episode dated 2 February 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 9 September 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  16. "Name Droppers" .... Herself (1 episode, 1970)
    ... aka "Lohman & Barkley's Name Droppers" (USA: complete title)
        - Episode dated 1 February 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Herself

  17. "Toast of the Town" .... Singer / ... (4 episodes, 1966-1969)
    ... aka "The Ed Sullivan Show" (USA: new title)
        - Episode #23.12 (1969) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
        - Episode #22.37 (1969) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #20.22 (1967) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #20.13 (1966) TV episode .... Singer
  18. "This Is Tom Jones" (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.10 (1969) TV episode
  19. "The Dean Martin Show" .... Herself (7 episodes, 1966-1968)
    ... aka "The Dean Martin Comedy Hour" (USA: new title)
        - Episode #4.9 (1968) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 15 February 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 9 November 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 29 December 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 3 November 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
          (2 more)
  20. The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) .... Herself - Perfomer
  21. "Spotlight" .... Herself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 4 November 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
  22. "The Carol Burnett Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1967)
    ... aka "Carol Burnett and Friends" (USA: repeat compilations title)
        - Episode #1.5 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
  23. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1966-1967)
        - Episode dated 4 May 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 23 February 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  24. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode #4.25 (1967) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
  25. "Gypsy" .... Herself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 30 January 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
  26. "Girl Talk" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1964-1966)
        - Episode dated 10 November 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 16 November 1964 (1964) TV episode .... Herself
  27. "The Dean Martin Summer Show" .... Herself (3 episodes, 1966)
    ... aka "The Rowan & Martin Show" (USA)
        - Episode dated 7 July 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 30 June 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #1.1 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  28. "Hullabaloo" .... Herself (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode #2.24 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  29. "The Bell Telephone Hour" .... Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka "The Telephone Hour" (USA: syndication title)
        - Thanksgiving Celebration (1964) TV episode .... Herself - Singer

Additional Details

Other Works:
Appeared in the Ethel Merman Tribute concert "Doin What Comes Natur'lly". (Feb 1998). more
Publicity Listings:
1 Interview | 4 Articles | 3 Pictorials more
Genres:
Comedy | Drama | Music | Family more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Independent Film | Beautiful Woman | Non Fiction more

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