Olympia Dukakis |
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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 (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
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
- Part II
(1999)
... Mother Babette
- Part I
(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
- 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
The Equalizer
(TV Series)
Judge Paula G. Walsh
Judge Paula G. Walsh
- Shades of Darkness
(1986)
... Judge Paula G. Walsh
1983
Search for Tomorrow
(TV Series)
Barbara Moreno
Barbara Moreno
- Episode dated 23 December 1983
(1983)
... Barbara Moreno
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Producer (4 credits)
Producer (4 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (56 credits)
Self (56 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Other Works:
She acted in Timberlake Wertenbaker's translation of Euripedes' play, "Hecuba," in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Carey Perloff was director. David Lang was composer. Kitka was choral ensemble. Margaret Jenkins was choreographer. See more »Official Sites:
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5' 3" (1.6 m)
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When I was a kid, I'd kneel down at the side of my bed every night before I went to sleep, and my mother and I would say a Greek prayer to the Virgin Mary. See more »Trivia:
Worked as a physical therapist in the 1950s in order to earn enough to train as an actress. See more »Star Sign:
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