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A brash, incorrigible scene-stealer now entering her sixth decade in a career that has had many highs and lows, veteran Elaine Stritch certainly lives up to the Stephen Sondheim song "I'm Still Here". Having stolen so many moments on stage that she could be convicted of grand larceny, this tough old broad broaching 80 with the still-shapely legs... See full bio »

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2007-2012 30 Rock (TV series)
Colleen Donaghy
– My Whole Life Is Thunder (2012) … Colleen Donaghy
– Meet the Woggels! (2012) … Colleen Donaghy
– Christmas Attack Zone (2010) … Colleen Donaghy
– The Moms (2010) … Colleen Donaghy
– The Natural Order (2009) … Colleen Donaghy
See all 9 episodes »
 
2012 ParaNorman
Grandma (voice)
 
2005 Romance & Cigarettes
Nick's Mother
 
2005 Monster-in-Law
Gertrude
 
2004 Paradise (TV movie)
Isabella
 
2003 Life's a Bitch (TV series)
Mom
 
1997-2001 3rd Rock from the Sun (TV series)
Martha Albright
– My Mother, My Dick (2001) … Martha Albright
– Dick-In-Law (1997) … Martha Albright
 
2000 Autumn in New York
Dolly
 
2000 Small Time Crooks
Chi Chi Potter
 
2000 Screwed
Miss Crock
 
2000 EGG, the Arts Show (TV series)
Narrator
– A Day at the Met … Narrator
– Kiss and Tell
 
1998 Oz (TV series)
Judge Grace Lema
– Losing Your Appeal (1998) … Judge Grace Lema
 
1998 An Unexpected Life (TV movie)
Lucinda Sadwich
 
1998 Soul Man (TV series)
Mrs. Foster
– Grabbed by an Angel (1998) … Mrs. Foster
 
1998 Krippendorf's Tribe
Irene Hargrove
 
1997 Out to Sea
Mavis LaBreche
 
1992-1997 Law & Order (TV series)
Lanie Stieglitz
– Working Mom (1997) … Lanie Stieglitz
– Point of View (1992) … Lanie Stieglitz
 
1995 Bless This House (TV series)
Sheila
– Misery on 34th Street (1995) … Sheila
 
1993 One Life to Live (TV series)
Wilma Bern #2
 
1991 Chance of a Lifetime (TV movie)
Sybil
 
1991 An Inconvenient Woman (TV movie)
Rose
 
1990 The Secret Life of Archie's Wife (TV movie)
Rowena Sharphorn
 
1990 Steel Magnolias (TV movie)
Ouiser Boudreaux
 
1990 Cadillac Man
Widow
 
1990 Sparks: The Price of Passion (TV movie)
Marti Sparks
 
1989-1990 The Cosby Show (TV series)
Mrs. McGee
– Mr. Sandman (1990) … Mrs. McGee
– Cliff la Dolce (1989) … Mrs. McGee
– Shall We Dance? (1989) … Mrs. McGee
 
1990 Head of the Class (TV series)
Mrs. Hartman
– From Hair to Eternity: Part 2 (1990) … Mrs. Hartman
– From Hair to Eternity: Part 1 (1990) … Mrs. Hartman
 
1990 American Playhouse (TV series)
Older Marianne
– Sensibility and Sense (1990) … Older Marianne
 
1988 Tattingers (TV series)
Franny
– Rest in Peas (1988) … Franny
 
1988 Cocoon: The Return
Ruby Feinberg
 
1987 September
Diane
 
1986-1987 The Ellen Burstyn Show (TV series)
Sydney Brewer
– Writes of Passage (1987) … Sydney Brewer
– The Box (1987) … Sydney Brewer
– Writer, Wronger (1987) … Sydney Brewer
– Molly Sings the Blues (1987) … Sydney Brewer
– I'm Dancing Faster Than I Can (1987) … Sydney Brewer
See all 13 episodes »
 
1986 Stranded (TV movie)
Maxine
 
1984 The Edge of Night (TV series)
Mrs. DeGroot
 
1983 Trapper John, M.D. (TV series)
Dr. Mary Gerrard
– Supernurse (1983) … Dr. Mary Gerrard
 
1981 Christmas Spirits (TV movie)
Julia Myerson
 
1980/II Nobody's Perfect (TV series)
Bill Hooper
 
1979-1980 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
Mary Pearl / Pamela Beauchamp
– My Lady Love, My Dove (1980) … Pamela Beauchamp
– William and Mary (1979) … Mary Pearl
 
1975-1979 Two's Company (TV series)
Dorothy McNab
– The Friendly Aristocrats (1979) … Dorothy McNab
– The Rolls-Royce (1979) … Dorothy McNab
– The Silence (1979) … Dorothy McNab
– The Visiting Scots (1979) … Dorothy McNab
– The Salesman (1979) … Dorothy McNab
See all 29 episodes »
 
1979 Jackanory (TV series)
Reader
– Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1979) … Reader
 
1977 Providence
Helen Wiener
 
1975 Shades of Greene (TV series)
Patience
– Two Gentle People (1975) … Patience
 
1975 The Spiral Staircase
Nurse
 
1974 The President's Last Tape (TV movie)
 
1974 Funny Ha-Ha (TV series)
On-screen participant
– Don't Blame Us! (1974) … On-screen participant
 
1974 Dial M for Murder (TV series)
Geneva
– If You Knew Susie (1974) … Geneva
 
1973 Pollyanna (TV series)
Aunt Polly
– Episode #1.6 (1973) … Aunt Polly
– Episode #1.5 (1973) … Aunt Polly
– Episode #1.4 (1973) … Aunt Polly
– Episode #1.3 (1973) … Aunt Polly
– Episode #1.2 (1973) … Aunt Polly
See all 6 episodes »
 
1971 The Powder Room (TV movie)
 
1970 Pigeons
Tough Lady
 
1967 Too Many Thieves
Miss G
 
1965-1966 The Trials of O'Brien (TV series)
Miss G
– The Greatest Game: Part 1 (1966) … Miss G
– A Gaggle of Girls (1965) … Miss G
– Bargain Day on the Street of Regret (1965) … Miss G
– Over Defense Is Out (1965) … Miss G
 
1965 Who Killed Teddy Bear
Marian Freeman
 
1963 The Doctors and the Nurses (TV series)
Irma Downey
– The Witch of the East Wing (1963) … Irma Downey
 
1960-1961 My Sister Eileen (TV series)
Ruth Sherwood
– Ruth's Holiday (1961) … Ruth Sherwood
– The Protectors (1961) … Ruth Sherwood
– Separate Ways (1961) … Ruth Sherwood
– Ruth's Fella (1961) … Ruth Sherwood
– Aunt Harriet's Way (1961) … Ruth Sherwood
See all 27 episodes »
 
1960 Alcoa Theatre (TV series)
Ruth Sherwood
– You Should Meet My Sister (1960) … Ruth Sherwood
 
1960 Art Carney Special (TV series)
– Full Moon Over Brooklyn (1960)
– Three in One (1960)
 
1960 Wagon Train (TV series)
Tracy Sadler
– The Tracy Sadler Story (1960) … Tracy Sadler
 
1959 Adventures in Paradise (TV series)
Ethel Forester
– The Haunted (1959) … Ethel Forester
 
1959 True Story (TV series)
Lois Kirby
– Episode dated 22 August 1959 (1959) … Lois Kirby
 
1959 Kiss Her Goodbye
Marge Carson
 
1958 The Perfect Furlough
Liz Baker
 
1958 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Shirley
– The Left-Handed Welcome (1958) … Shirley
 
1958 Climax! (TV series)
Kristie Crane
– The Disappearance of Daphne (1958) … Kristie Crane
 
1958 The DuPont Show of the Month (TV series)
Aunt Bertha
– The Red Mill (1958) … Aunt Bertha
 
1957 A Farewell to Arms
Helen Ferguson
 
1957 The Alcoa Hour (TV series)
Laura
– He's for Me (1957) … Laura
 
1956 Three Violent People
Ruby LaSalle
 
1956 The Scarlet Hour
Phyllis Rycker
 
1955 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
– Coming of Age (1955)
 
1955 Appointment with Adventure (TV series)
– Escape from Vienna (1955)
 
1953-1955 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
Guest Star
– Beloved Stranger (1955) … Guest Star
– Here's Father (1954)
– Nothing to Sneeze At (1953)
 
1954 The Motorola Television Hour (TV series)
Hazel Beck
– The Family Man (1954) … Hazel Beck
 
1953 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– A Cup of Kindness (1953)
 
1951 Cavalcade of Stars (TV series)
Trixie Norton
– The New Television Set (1951) … Trixie Norton
 
1948 The Growing Paynes (TV series)
Laraine Payne (1949)
 
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1975-1979 Two's Company (TV series) (performer: title song - 29 episodes)
– The Friendly Aristocrats (1979) (performer: title song - uncredited)
– The Rolls-Royce (1979) (performer: title song - uncredited)
– The Silence (1979) (performer: title song - uncredited)
– The Visiting Scots (1979) (performer: title song - uncredited)
– The Salesman (1979) (performer: title song - uncredited)
See all 29 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2008-2010 30 Rock (TV series)
– The Moms (2010) (performer: "Don't Go to Bed With a Frown" - uncredited)
– Christmas Special (2008) (performer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
 
1999 Great Performances (TV series)
– My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) (performer: "The Ladies Who Lunch")
 
1995 The 49th Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (performer: "Kim's Charleston")
 
Show ShowSelf (64 titles)
2013 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (documentary) (post-production)
Herself
 
2013 Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (documentary)
Herself
 
2013 Theater Talk (TV series)
Herself
– Elaine Stritch 88th Birthday Bash (2013) … Herself
 
2012 Show Stopper: The Theatrical Life of Garth Drabinsky (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (TV movie)
Herself - Performer
 
2010 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2009 The 2009 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2009 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2009 Mr. Prince (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2008 Loose Women (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #12.229 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The Big Gay Sketch Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.2 (2008) … Herself
 
2007 The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2006 Broadway Under the Stars (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006 Martha (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 January 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
1995-2006 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 January 2006 (2006) … Herself
– Episode dated 3 March 1995 (1995) … Herself
 
2005 The Needs of Kim Stanley (documentary)
 
2004 Imagine (TV series)
Herself
– Brando (2004) … Herself
 
2004 The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
 
2003 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 The Mark Twain Prize: Lily Tomlin (TV movie)
Herself
 
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (documentary)
Herself
 
2002 The Royal Variety Performance 2002 (TV special)
Herself
 
2002 Parkinson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 November 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 The 56th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1999-2002 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 March 2002 (2002) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 December 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
2002 Elaine Stritch: At Liberty (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1986-1999 Great Performances (TV series)
Hattie Walker / Herself
– My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) … Herself
– Follies in Concert (1986) … Hattie Walker
 
1999 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Sal Mineo: Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel (1999) … Herself
 
1999 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Rock Hudson (1999) … Herself
 
1999 E! Mysteries & Scandals (TV series)
Herself
– Sal Mineo (1999) … Herself
 
1996 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1996 A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (TV movie)
Herself - Performer
 
1996 Marlene Dietrich: Shadow and Light (TV documentary)
Herself - Actress
 
1995 The 49th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter & Performer
 
1993 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Dixie Carter … Herself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
 
1991 The Full Wax (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.5 (1991) … Herself
 
1986 Wogan (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 December 1986 (1986) … Herself
 
1985 Musical Comedy Tonight III (TV movie)
Herself
 
1982 Broadway Plays Washington on Kennedy Center Tonight (TV movie)
Herself
 
1981 The Theatre Quiz (TV series)
Herself - Panellist
– Episode #1.1 (1981) … Herself - Panellist
 
1980 Filmharmonic '80 (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1974-1980 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 6 March 1980 (1980) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 29 November 1977 (1977) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #4.8 (1974) … Herself - Guest
 
1979 The Royal Variety Performance 1979 (TV special)
 
1979 Muhammad Ali's Greatest Hits (TV movie)
Herself
 
1978-1979 Song by Song (TV series)
Herself - Music Performer
– By Dorothy Fields (1979) … Herself - Music Performer
– By Hammerstein (1978) … Herself - Music Performer
 
1979 Lena Zavaroni and Music (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.1 (1979) … Herself
 
1979 Celebrity Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 March 1979 (1979) … Herself
 
1978 Golden Gala (TV movie)
Herself
 
1977 Night of 100 Stars (TV special)
Herself
 
1976 The Sweepstakes Game (TV series)
Herself - Panellist
– Episode #1.5 (1976) … Herself - Panellist
 
1976 2nd House (TV series)
Herself
– Wife for Life? (1976) … Herself
 
1971-1972 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 January 1972 (1972) … Herself
– Episode dated 28 October 1971 (1971) … Herself
 
1963-1971 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 30 December 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 April 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 March 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 29 January 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 January 1971 (1971) … Herself
See all 10 episodes »
 
1965-1970 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 August 1970 (1970) … Herself
– Episode #2.31 (1965) … Herself
– Episode #2.21 (1965) … Herself
 
1967-1970 Girl Talk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 June 1970 (1970) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 March 1967 (1967) … Herself
 
1970 Company: Original Cast Album (documentary)
Herself (Joanne)
 
1969 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.53 (1969) … Herself
 
1961 Password All-Stars (TV series)
Herself
– Elaine Stritch vs. Robert Morse … Herself
 
1959 The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.99 (1959) … Herself
– Episode #2.98 (1959) … Herself
 
1956 Washington Square (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.4 (1956) … Herself
– Episode #1.1 (1956) … Herself
 
1955 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series)
Herself - Actress
– Salute to George Abbott (1955) … Herself - Actress
 
1955 A.N.T.A. Album of 1955 (TV movie)
Herself
 
1954 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.10 (1954) … Herself
– Episode #8.9 (1954) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2004 Broadway: The American Musical (TV series documentary)
 
1993 The Honeymooners: The Really Lost Debut Episodes (TV movie)
Trixie Norton
 

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(1970) Stage: Appeared on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's "Company" See more »

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Height:

5' 7¼" (1.71 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I was twelve, and my dad and sisters were downstairs in the living room having cocktails. My dad made what must have been a strong whiskey sour, and he gave me half. And a star was born! See more »

Trivia:

Made a "Living Landmark" of New York City in 2003 for her contributions to Broadway. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius