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Frances Sternhagen
Raised in Washington, D.C., Frances Sternhagen taught acting, singing and dancing to school children before first performing herself with the Arena Stage Group. Since that time, she has been seen in numerous Broadway show, has been nominated five times for a Tony Award and received one for "The Good Doctor". Other shows that she has appeared in ...
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Actress (77 credits)
Actress (77 credits)
2006-2012
The Closer
(TV Series)
Willie Ray Johnson
Willie Ray Johnson
- Last Rites
(2012)
... Willie Ray Johnson
- Relative Matters
(2011)
... Willie Ray Johnson
- Living Proof: Part Two
(2010)
... Willie Ray Johnson
- Living Proof: Part One
(2010)
... Willie Ray Johnson
- Identity Theft
(2009)
... Willie Ray Johnson
1997-2003
ER
(TV Series)
Millicent Carter
Millicent Carter
- Things Change
(2003)
... Millicent Carter
- The Advocate
(2003)
... Millicent Carter
- A Saint in the City
(2003)
... Millicent Carter
- Beyond Repair
(2002)
... Millicent Carter
- I'll Be Home for Christmas
(2001)
... Millicent Carter
2000-2002
Sex and the City
(TV Series)
Bunny MacDougal
Bunny MacDougal
- Critical Condition
(2002)
... Bunny MacDougal
- Plus One Is the Loneliest Number
(2002)
... Bunny MacDougal
- I Heart NY
(2002)
... Bunny MacDougal
- Just Say Yes
(2001)
... Bunny MacDougal
- Sex and the Country
(2001)
... Bunny MacDougal
1991-1997
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Estelle Muller / Margaret Langdon
Estelle Muller / Margaret Langdon
- Legacy
(1997)
... Estelle Muller
- The Serpent's Tooth
(1991)
... Margaret Langdon
1994
The Road Home
(TV Series)
Charlotte Babineaux
Charlotte Babineaux
- Seven Year Pitch
(1994)
... Charlotte Babineaux
- Whole in the Head
(1994)
... Charlotte Babineaux
- May I Cut In?
(1994)
... Charlotte Babineaux
- Look Back in Anger
(1994)
... Charlotte Babineaux
- Cake Fear
(1994)
... Charlotte Babineaux
1986-1993
Cheers
(TV Series)
Esther Clavin
Esther Clavin
- Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses
(1993)
... Esther Clavin
- Look Before You Sleep
(1993)
... Esther Clavin
- Heeeeeere's... Cliffy!
(1992)
... Esther Clavin
- Ma's Little Maggie
(1991)
... Esther Clavin
- Ma Always Liked You Better
(1990)
... Esther Clavin
1992
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series)
Effie Gluckman
Effie Gluckman
- None But the Lonely Heart
(1992)
... Effie Gluckman
1991
Golden Years
(TV Series)
Gina Williams
Gina Williams
- The Final Blow
(1991)
... Gina Williams
- Third Time Lucky?
(1991)
... Gina Williams
- Second Chance
(1991)
... Gina Williams
- Not on My Watch
(1991)
... Gina Williams
- Am I a Winner?
(1991)
... Gina Williams
1991
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
(TV Series)
Dora
Dora
- Here's a High Dive Into a Shallow Pool
(1991)
... Dora
1987
At Mother's Request
(TV Mini-Series)
Berenice Bradshaw
Berenice Bradshaw
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Berenice Bradshaw
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Berenice Bradshaw
1985
Spencer
(TV Series)
Millie Sprague
Millie Sprague
- Grandpa the Lover
(1985)
... Millie Sprague
- Wayne's Nose Job
(1985)
... Millie Sprague
- Crazy Girl
(1985)
... Millie Sprague
- Doris and the Tutor
(1985)
... Millie Sprague
- Voices in the Hall
(1985)
... Millie Sprague
1975
The American Parade
(TV Mini-Series)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Sojourner
(1975)
... Harriet Beecher Stowe
1972-1974
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Paulina / Wilma Atkins
Paulina / Wilma Atkins
- Enemies
(1974)
... Paulina
- The Rimers of Eldritch
(1972)
... Wilma Atkins
1967-1970
NET Playhouse
(TV Series)
(segment "Foul!")
- Foul!/Actor's Choice
(1970)
... (segment "Foul!") (as Francis Sternhagen)
- Infancy and Childhood
(1967)
1970
The Doctors
(TV Series)
Phyllis Corrigan
Phyllis Corrigan
- Episode #1.1940
(1970)
... Phyllis Corrigan (credit only)
- Episode #1.1938
(1970)
... Phyllis Corrigan (credit only)
- Episode #1.1937
(1970)
... Phyllis Corrigan (uncredited)
- Episode #1.1936
(1970)
... Phyllis Corrigan
- Episode #1.1933
(1970)
... Phyllis Corrigan
1962
The Doctors and the Nurses
(TV Series)
Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Harris
- The Lady Made of Stone
(1962)
... Mrs. Harris
1956-1957
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Mary / Betty - Secretary
Mary / Betty - Secretary
- My Mother and How She Undid Me
(1957)
... Mary
- The Arena
(1956)
... Betty - Secretary
1956
Omnibus
(TV Series)
(segment "Minds over Manners")
- Minds over Manners
(1956)
... (segment "Minds over Manners")
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (22 credits)
Self (22 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Clairee") in "Steel Magnolias" on Broadway. Drama. Written by Robert Harling. Scenic Design by Anna Louizos. Costume Design by David Murin. Lighting Design by Howell Binkley. Assistant Director: Jen Bender. Directed by Jason Moore. Lyceum Theatre: 4 Apr 2005-31 Jul 2005 (136 performances + 23 previews that began ... See more »Alternate Names:
Francis SternhagenHeight:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
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If I didn't have my family I would be so lonely. The theater and acting are so artificial that I would go crazy if that was all I had.Trivia:
Has won two Tony Awards: in 1974 as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic) for "The Good Doctor," and in 1995 as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for a revival of "The Heiress." She has been nominated five other times: as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic) in 1972 for a revival "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" and in 1975 for "Equus;" as Best Actress (Musical) in 1978... See more »Trademark:
Often plays characters that have a droll sense of humor. See more »Star Sign:
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