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Olympia Dukakis
Long a vital, respected lady 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 perf as Cher's sardonic mother in the romantic comedy Moonstruck (1987). Since then movie (and TV) fans have discovered what the East coast ...
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Actress (121 credits)
Actress (121 credits)
2019
Tales of the City
(TV Series) (filming)
Anna Madrigal
Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.1
(2019)
... Anna Madrigal
- Three of Cups
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.9
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.8
... Anna Madrigal
- Episode #1.7
... 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
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
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
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
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
Joan of Arc
(TV Mini-Series)
Mother Babette
Mother Babette
- Episode #1.3
(1999)
... Mother Babette
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
... Mother Babette
- Episode #1.1
(1999)
... Mother Babette
1998
More Tales of the City
(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
Tales of the City
(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
- Episode #1.4
(1992)
... Dolly Sinatra
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Dolly Sinatra
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Dolly Sinatra
- Episode #1.1
(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
The Equalizer
(TV Series)
Judge Paula G. Walsh
Judge Paula G. Walsh
- Shades of Darkness
(1986)
... Judge Paula G. Walsh
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Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (51 credits)
Self (51 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Starred in the Barra Grant play A Mother, A Daughter and A Gun, first at the Helen Hayes Theatre in Nyack, New York, and the off-Broadway at the Dodger Stages, New York, New York. See more »Official Sites:
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I think we have to be careful about what we label as a prerequisite for spirituality. I don't think you have to know a lot to have a spiritual life, but knowing gives life richness. See more »Trivia:
Attended and graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington, Massachusetts. See more »Star Sign:
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