Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) |
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Long a vital, respected thespian of the classic and contemporary stage, this grand lady did not become a household name and sought-after film actress until age 56 when she turned in a glorious, Oscar-winning performance as Cher's sardonic mother in the romantic comedy Moonstruck (1987). Movie (and TV) fans then discovered what East coast ...
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Born:in Lowell, Massachusetts, USADied:(age 89) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
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Actress (123 credits)
Actress (123 credits)
2019
Tales of the City
(TV Series)
Anna Madrigal
Anna Madrigal
- Three of Cups
(2019)
... Anna Madrigal
- Rainbow Warriors
(2019)
... Anna Madrigal
- Next Level Sh*t
(2019)
... Anna Madrigal
- A Touch o' Butch
(2019)
... Anna Madrigal
- Not Today, Satan
(2019)
... Anna Madrigal
2018
Switch
(TV Series)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
- Time's Up
(2018)
... Elizabeth
- Amateurs
(2018)
... Elizabeth
- Forgive My Sins
(2018)
... Elizabeth
- Honor Thy Offspring
(2018)
... Elizabeth
2015-2016
TripTank
(TV Series)
Ma / Caller
Ma / Caller
- How the Sausage Is Made
(2016)
... Ma (voice)
- Hot Box
(2015)
... Ma (voice)
- Cold War 2
(2015)
... Ma (voice)
- The W.A.N.G.
(2015)
... Caller (voice)
2013-2015
Forgive Me
(TV Series)
Novalea
Novalea
- Holy Mary
(2015)
... Novalea
- Of Thy Womb
(2015)
... Novalea
- Full of Grace
(2015)
... Novalea
- Hail Mary
(2015)
... Novalea
- Deliver Us from Evil
(2013)
... Novalea
2013-2015
Sex & Violence
(TV Series)
Alex Mandalakis
Alex Mandalakis
- Shelter
(2015)
... Alex Mandalakis
- Connection
(2015)
... Alex Mandalakis
- Three Shots
(2015)
... Alex Mandalakis
- Back When I Was a Kid...
(2015)
... Alex Mandalakis
- Famous Last Words
(2015)
... Alex Mandalakis
2010-2011
Bored to Death
(TV Series)
Belinda
Belinda
- Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold
(2011)
... Belinda
- I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady Macbeth
(2011)
... Belinda
- We Could Sing a Duet
(2011)
... Belinda
- The Case of the Grievous Clerical Error!
(2010)
... Belinda
2004-2005
Center of the Universe
(TV Series)
Marge Barnett
Marge Barnett
- Marathon Woman
(2005)
... Marge Barnett
- Oh Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking?
(2005)
... Marge Barnett
- The New Neighbors
(2005)
... Marge Barnett
- If You Love Something Leave It Alone
(2005)
... Marge Barnett
- The Work of Art
(2005)
... Marge Barnett
2003
Kaikki on suhteellista
(TV Series)
Colleen O'Neil
Colleen O'Neil
- Thanks, But No Thanks
(2003)
... Colleen O'Neil
2001
Further Tales of the City
(TV Mini Series)
Mrs. Anna Madrigal
Mrs. Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.3
(2001)
... Mrs. Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Mrs. Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Mrs. Anna Madrigal
2001
The Wonderful World of Disney
(TV Series)
Sara Stevens
Sara Stevens
- Ladies and the Champ
(2001)
... Sara Stevens
1999
Orleansin neitsyt - pyhimyksen elämä
(TV Mini Series)
Mother Babette
Mother Babette
- Part II
(1999)
... Mother Babette
- Part I
(1999)
... Mother Babette
1998
Uusia kertomuksia kaupungista
(TV Mini Series)
Anna Madrigal
Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.6
(1998)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.5
(1998)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.4
(1998)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.3
(1998)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Anna Madrigal
1993
Kertomuksia kaupungista
(TV Mini Series)
Anna Madrigal
Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.6
(1993)
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.5
(1993)
... Anna Madrigal
1992
Sinatra
(TV Mini Series)
Dolly Sinatra
Dolly Sinatra
- Part II
(1992)
... Dolly Sinatra
- Part I
(1992)
... Dolly Sinatra
1991
The General Motors Playwrights Theater
(TV Series)
Laura Cunningham
Laura Cunningham
- The Last Act Is a Solo
(1991)
... Laura Cunningham
1986
Kutsukaa McCall
(TV Series)
Judge Paula G. Walsh
Judge Paula G. Walsh
- Shades of Darkness
(1986)
... Judge Paula G. Walsh
1983
Search for Tomorrow
(TV Series)
Dr. Barbara Moreno (1983) / Dr. Barbara Moreno
Dr. Barbara Moreno (1983) / Dr. Barbara Moreno
- Episode #1.8366
(1983)
... Dr. Barbara Moreno (1983)
- Episode dated 23 December 1983
(1983)
... Dr. Barbara Moreno
- Episode #1.8315
(1983)
... Dr. Barbara Moreno (1983)
- Episode #1.8314
(1983)
... Dr. Barbara Moreno (1983)
- Episode #1.8313
(1983)
... Dr. Barbara Moreno (1983)
1982
One of the Boys
(TV Series)
Professor Ainsley
Professor Ainsley
- His Cheatin' Heart
(1982)
... Professor Ainsley
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Producer (4 credits)
Producer (4 credits)
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Thanks (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (58 credits)
Self (58 credits)
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Archive footage (12 credits)
Archive footage (12 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(July 13 to 17, 1976) She played Lady Torrance in Tennessee Williams' play, "Orpheus Descending," in a Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Josephine R. Abady (Vera Talbot); Douglas Ball (Val Xavier); Gregory Boyd (2nd Man); ... See more »Publicity Listings:
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5' 3" (1.6 m)Spouse:
Louis Zorich (his death) (3 children)Parents:
Constantine S. Dukakis | Alexandra Christos
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