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Molly Picon (1898–1992)

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The little "yente" with the big, expressive talent, New York-born Yiddish icon Molly Picon entertained theater, radio, TV and film audiences for over seven decades (from age 6) with her song-and-dance routines while helping to popularize the Yiddish culture into the American mainstream as well as overseas... See full bio »

Born:

Margaret Pyekoon
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 93) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Bud Yorkin and Molly Picon Molly Picon Still of Norma Crane and Molly Picon in Fiddler on the Roof
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Filmography

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1984 Cannonball Run II
Mrs. Goldfarb
 
1981-1984 The Facts of Life (TV series)
Grandma Mona
– A Death in the Family (1984) … Grandma Mona
– From Russia with Love (1981) … Grandma Mona
 
1984 Young People's Specials (TV series)
Grandma
– Grandma Didn't Wave Back (1984) … Grandma
 
1981 The Cannonball Run
Mom Goldfarb
 
1980 Trapper John, M.D. (TV series)
Sally Needleman
– If You Can't Stand the Heat (1980) … Sally Needleman
 
1978 Vega$ (TV series)
Mother Mishkin
– Mother Mishkin (1978) … Mother Mishkin
 
1975 Somerset (TV series)
Sarah Briskin #1
 
1975 Murder on Flight 502 (TV movie)
Ida Goldman
 
1974 For Pete's Sake
Mrs. Cherry
 
1971 Fiddler on the Roof
Yente
 
1969 My Friend Tony (TV series)
– Molly (1969)
 
1968 Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV series)
Molly Gordon
– A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't Hurt (1968) … Molly Gordon
 
1963 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Ida Forman
– The Eleventh Commandment (1963) … Ida Forman
 
1963 Come Blow Your Horn
Mrs. Sophie Baker
 
1961-1963 Car 54, Where Are You? (TV series)
Mrs. Rachel Bronson
– Joan Crawford Didn't Say No (1963) … Mrs. Rachel Bronson
– Occupancy, August 1st (1962) … Mrs. Rachel Bronson
– I Won't Go (1961) … Mrs. Rachel Bronson
 
1959 Startime (TV series)
Sarah Rabinowitz
– The Jazz Singer (1959) … Sarah Rabinowitz
 
1948 The Naked City
Soda-Selling Shopkeeper (uncredited)
 
1938 Mamele
Khavtshi Samet aka Mamele
 
1938 Let's Make a Night of It
Specialty Act (uncredited)
 
1936 Yidl mitn fidl
Itke aka Judel
 
1934 A Little Girl with Big Ideas (short)
 
1923 Good Luck
Mollie (as Maly Picon)
 
1922 Hütet eure Töchter
(as Maly Picon)
 
1921 Das Judenmädel (short) (as Maly Picon)
 
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2010 Jew Suss: Rise and Fall (writer: "Es fehlt ihr die Rozinke")
 
2004 Zeyda and the Hitman (writer: "Abi Gezunt")
 
1997 American Masters (TV series documentary)
– Vaudeville (1997) (performer: "Oy, Mama, bin ich farliebt" - uncredited)
 
1971 Fiddler on the Roof (performer: "Anatevka" 1964 - uncredited)
 
1936 Vitaphone Hippodrome (short) (writer: "East Side Symphony" - uncredited / performer: "East Side Symphony" - uncredited)
 
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1984 Almonds and Raisins (documentary)
Herself (also archive footage)
 
1981 Wait Till We're 65 (TV movie)
Herself
 
1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.112 (1976) … Herself
 
1972 Johnny Carson Presents the Sun City Scandals '72 (TV movie)
Herself
 
1969-1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.38 (1971) … Herself
– Episode #2.76 (1969) … Herself
 
1971 Norman Jewison, Film Maker (documentary)
Herself (uncredited)
 
1970 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 March 1970 (1970) … Herself
 
1951-1970 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Audience Bow
– Episode #23.21 (1970) … Herself - Audience Bow
– Episode #4.23 (1951) … Herself
 
1967 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Herself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 24 February 1967 (1967) … Herself - Co-Host
 
1962-1965 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.30 (1965) … Herself
– Episode #2.27 (1965) … Herself
– Episode #1.46 (1962) … Herself
 
1965 The 19th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1964 The 18th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1961 The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 20 April 1961 (1961) … Herself - Guest
 
1949 The Molly Picon Show (TV series)
Herself - Host
 
1936 Vitaphone Hippodrome (short)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2007 Making Trouble (documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Great Performances (TV series)
 
1997 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 

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Murder on Flight 502 -- Left in the lounge for first-class passengers, a letter warns of murders on Flight 502 -- and the warning is received a day early. Fiddler on the Roof -- Clip: Sign of Life Fiddler on the Roof -- Trailer for Fiddler On The Roof
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Paris Is Out! (1970). Comedy. Written by Richard Seff. Scenic Design by Douglas W. Schmidt. Directed by Paul Aaron. Brooks Atkinson Theatre: 2 Feb 1970- 18 Feb 1970 (96 performances + 16 previews that began on 19 Jan 1970). Cast: Sam Levene (as "Daniel Brand"), Molly Picon (as "Hortense Brand")... See more »

Alternate Names:

Maly Picon

Height:

5' (1.52 m)
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Trivia:

Was a strong, popular presence in World War II, performing for the sick, the American troops, and the Jewish Holocaust survivors. She also was active in the Foster Parents' Plan for war children. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini