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Actress and singer Lainie Kazan first made her mark with her Broadway debut in 1961 with the musical The Happiest Girl in the World. The following year, she appeared in another musical, Bravo Giovanni. She eventually served as Barbra Streisand's understudy for the lead role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl (1968), and when Streisand was unable to ...
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Actress (114 credits)
Actress (114 credits)
2018
The Kominsky Method
(TV Series short)
Norman's Grandmother
Norman's Grandmother
- Chapter 8: A Widow Approaches
(2018)
... Norman's Grandmother
2011
Good Vibes
(TV Series)
Nurse Nachama Fingerman
Nurse Nachama Fingerman
- Breast Friends
(2011)
... Nurse Nachama Fingerman (voice)
2010
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series)
Maxine Rosen
Maxine Rosen
- Let Me Entertain You
(2010)
... Maxine Rosen
- The Thing That Counts Is What's Inside
(2010)
... Maxine Rosen
- Truly Content
(2010)
... Maxine Rosen
- You Must Meet My Wife
(2010)
... Maxine Rosen
- Remember Paul?
(2010)
... Maxine Rosen
2010
'Til Death
(TV Series)
Donna
Donna
- The Baby
(2010)
... Donna
- Ally's Pregnant
(2010)
... Donna
- Joy's Mom
(2010)
... Donna
2007
In the Motherhood
(TV Series)
Joyce
Joyce
- The Mother of All Days
(2007)
... Joyce
- Nightmare on a Plane!
(2007)
... Joyce
2007
The King of Queens
(TV Series)
Ava St. Clair
Ava St. Clair
- China Syndrome, Parts 1 and 2
(2007)
... Ava St. Clair
- Manhattan Project
(2007)
... Ava St. Clair
2003
My Big Fat Greek Life
(TV Series)
Maria Portokalos
Maria Portokalos
- Greek Easter
(2003)
... Maria Portokalos
- Nick Moves Out
(2003)
... Maria Portokalos
- Big Night
(2003)
... Maria Portokalos
- The Free Lunch
(2003)
... Maria Portokalos
- Ariana
(2003)
... Maria Portokalos
1998-2002
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Aunt Meg / Doris Bernstein
Aunt Meg / Doris Bernstein
- The Princeless Bride
(2002)
... Aunt Meg
- Deconstructing Harry
(1998)
... Doris Bernstein
1999
To Serve and Protect
(TV Mini-Series)
Francesca
Francesca
- Part II
(1999)
... Francesca
- Part I
(1999)
... Francesca
1995-1999
The Nanny
(TV Series)
Aunt Freida / Freida
Aunt Freida / Freida
- The In-Law Who Came Forever
(1999)
... Aunt Freida
- The Ex-Niles
(1997)
... Aunt Freida
- Freida Needa Man
(1996)
... Freida (as Laine Kazan)
- A Fine Family Feud
(1995)
... Aunt Freida
1996
Life's Work
(TV Series)
Connie Minardi
Connie Minardi
- Concert
(1996)
... Connie Minardi
- Daycareless
(1996)
... Connie Minardi
1993
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series)
Mrs. Grafungar
Mrs. Grafungar
- People Who Live in Brass Hearses
(1993)
... Mrs. Grafungar
1991
Beverly Hills, 90210
(TV Series)
Rose Zuckerman
Rose Zuckerman
- Down and Out of District in Beverly Hills
(1991)
... Rose Zuckerman
1990
Earthday Birthday
(TV Movie)
(voice)
1987-1988
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Frieda Fiscus / Mrs. Fiscus
Frieda Fiscus / Mrs. Fiscus
- The Abby Singer Show
(1988)
... Frieda Fiscus
- No Chemo, Sabe?
(1987)
... Frieda Fiscus
- A Moon for the Misbegotten
(1987)
... Mrs. Fiscus
1987
Karen's Song
(TV Series)
Claire Steiner
Claire Steiner
- Take This Job and Shove It
(1987)
... Claire Steiner
- My Boy Bill
(1987)
... Claire Steiner
- High Noon
(1987)
... Claire Steiner
- Don't Fence Me In
(1987)
... Claire Steiner
- Aloha Oe
(1987)
... Claire Steiner
1983-1987
Hotel
(TV Series)
Beatrice Dolan / Fay Wells
Beatrice Dolan / Fay Wells
- Desperate Moves
(1987)
... Beatrice Dolan
- Hotel
(1983)
... Fay Wells
1985-1986
The Paper Chase
(TV Series)
Rose Samuels
Rose Samuels
- Graduation
(1986)
... Rose Samuels
- Suppressed Desires
(1986)
... Rose Samuels
- Honor
(1986)
... Rose Samuels (credit only)
- Mistaken Identity
(1986)
... Rose Samuels (credit only)
- A Wounded Hart
(1986)
... Rose Samuels
1986
Tough Cookies
(TV Series)
Rita
Rita
- Temper Fidelis
(1986)
... Rita
- The Stoolie
(1986)
... Rita
- The Unfantasy
(1986)
... Rita
- Naked City
(1986)
... Rita
- Grudge Match
(1986)
... Rita
1985
ABC Weekend Specials
(TV Series)
Madam Zola
Madam Zola
- The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf
(1985)
... Madam Zola
1984
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
Sophia, the Blue Fairy
Sophia, the Blue Fairy
- Pinocchio
(1984)
... Sophia, the Blue Fairy
1962
Car 54, Where Are You?
(TV Series)
Girl at bar
Girl at bar
- Je T'Adore Muldoon
(1962)
... Girl at bar (uncredited)
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Self (82 credits)
Self (82 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Achieved fame as Barbra Streisand's understudy in the Broadway play "Funny Girl". At various times, people like Carol Burnett & Eydie Gormé auditioned to replace Lainie as Barbra's understudy but she lasted in the job. Finally, she was able to go on and left the show to pursue new horizons. She later became a major Las Vegas ... See more »Alternate Names:
Laine KazanHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:
I get a sensual feeling from my own singing voice. When I am right, whether I'm moaning or winging it, I just fly. I soar. I get all caught up in myself. And baby, when that happens, you just know the audience has to be with me, having a ball.Trivia:
Attended and graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. See more »Trademark:
Seductive deep voice See more »Star Sign:
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