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'''Carolyn Laurie "Carol" Kane''' (born ] ]) is an ] ], known for her work on ], ] and ]. '''Carolyn Laurie "Carol" Kane''' (born ], ]) is an ] ], known for her work on ], ] and ].


== Early life == == Early life ==

Kane was born in ], the daughter of Joy, a ] singer, teacher, ], and ], and Michael Kane, an ] who worked for the ].<ref></ref> Her family is ]ish, her grandparents having emigrated from ].<ref>http://www.open.org/glennab/carolkanefanbio.htm</ref> Her parents divorced when she was 12-years-old.<ref>http://www.open.org/glennab/cktvguidemay1983.htm</ref> She attended the Cherry Lawn School, a progressive boarding school in ], until 1965.<ref></ref><ref></ref> She attended the ], in ], and made her professional theatre debut in a 1966 production of, '']'', starring ].<ref></ref> Kane was born in ], the daughter of Joy, a ] singer, teacher, ], and ], and Michael Kane, an ] who worked for the ].<ref></ref> Her family is ]ish, her grandparents having emigrated from ].<ref>http://www.open.org/glennab/carolkanefanbio.htm</ref> Her parents divorced when she was 12-years-old.<ref>http://www.open.org/glennab/cktvguidemay1983.htm</ref> She attended the Cherry Lawn School, a progressive boarding school in ], until 1965.<ref></ref><ref></ref> She attended the ], in ], and made her professional theatre debut in a 1966 production of, '']'', starring ].<ref></ref>


== Career == == Career ==

Kane is perhaps best-known for her portrayal of "Simka Dahblitz-Gravas," wife of "Latka Gravas" (]), on the American television series, '']'', from 1981 to 1983, and also for her role as, "Allison Portchnik," in ]'s '']''. Kane earned two ]s for her work in the series and was nominated for an ] for ] for her role in the film '']''. She also appeared in '']'' (1987) and '']'' (1988), with Bill Murray, in which '']'' called her, "unquestionably pic's comic highlight."<ref>"Scrooged." Variety online. Accessed ] ]. Available </ref> Kane is perhaps best-known for her portrayal of "Simka Dahblitz-Gravas," wife of "Latka Gravas" (]), on the American television series, '']'', from 1981 to 1983, and also for her role as, "Allison Portchnik," in ]'s '']''. Kane earned two ]s for her work in the series and was nominated for an ] for ] for her role in the film '']''. She also appeared in '']'' (1987) and '']'' (1988), with Bill Murray, in which '']'' called her, "unquestionably pic's comic highlight."<ref>"Scrooged." Variety online. Accessed ] ]. Available </ref>


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In January of 2009, Kane appeared in the TV series '']'' as the mother of Alan Harper's receptionist.<ref>http://www.tv.com/two-and-a-half-men/thank-god-for-scoliosis/episode/1244269/summary.html</ref> In January of 2009, Kane appeared in the TV series '']'' as the mother of Alan Harper's receptionist.<ref>http://www.tv.com/two-and-a-half-men/thank-god-for-scoliosis/episode/1244269/summary.html</ref>


==Filmography== == Filmography ==

* '']'' (1971) - Jennifer
* '']'' (1972) - Jeannie Dougall * '']'' (1971) - Jennifer
* '']'' (1973) - Young Whore * '']'' (1972) - Jeannie Dougall
* '']'' (1975) - Gitl * '']'' (1973) - Young Whore
* '']'' (1975) - Jenny * '']'' (1975) - Gitl
* '']'' (1977) - Allison Portchnik * '']'' (1975) - Jenny
* '']'' (1977) - Annie * '']'' (1977) - Allison Portchnik
* '']'' (1978) - Cissy * '']'' (1977) - Annie
* '']'' (1979) - Jill Johnson * '']'' (1978) - Cissy
* '']'' (1979) - Jill Johnson
* '']'' (1982) - Candy * '']'' (1982) - Candy
* '']'' (1984) * '']'' (1984)
* '']'' (1985) - Lupi * '']'' (1985) - Lupi
* '']'' (1986) - Cynthia * '']'' (1986) - Cynthia
* '']'' (1987) - Valerie, Miracle Max's wife * '']'' (1987) - Valerie, Miracle Max's wife
* '']'' (1988)- Mrs. Anderson * '']'' (1988)- Mrs. Anderson
* '']'' (1988) - The Ghost of Christmas Present * '']'' (1988) - The Ghost of Christmas Present
* '']'' (1990) - Cassie * '']'' (1990) - Cassie
* '']'' (1990) - Shaldeen * '']'' (1990) - Shaldeen
* '']'' (1990) - Maggy * '']'' (1990) - Maggy
* '']'' (1992) - Barbara * '']'' (1992) - Barbara
* '']'' (1993) - Grandmama * '']'' (1993) - Grandmama
* '']'' (1993) - Jill Johnson * '']'' (1993) - Jill Johnson
* '']'' (1996) - Faith Bigger * '']'' (1996) - Faith Bigger
* '']'' (1996) - Connie * '']'' (1996) - Connie
* '']'' (1996) - Tom's Mother * '']'' (1996) - Tom's Mother
* '']'' (1997) - Dorine * '']'' (1997) - Dorine
* '']'' (1997) - Donna Waters * '']'' (1997) - Donna Waters
* '']'' (1999) - Ms. Sherwood * '']'' (1999) - Ms. Sherwood
* '']'' (1999) - Herself/Simka Dahblitz * '']'' (1999) - Herself/Simka Dahblitz
* '']'' (2001) - Mrs. Benson * '']'' (2001) - Mrs. Benson
* '']'' (2001) - Dr. Louise Rosenberg * '']'' (2001) - Dr. Louise Rosenberg
* '']'' (2003) - Mrs. Shaw * '']'' (2003) - Mrs. Shaw
* '']'' (2004) - Ms. Baggoli * '']'' (2004) - Ms. Baggoli
* '']'' (2005) - Helga * '']'' (2005) - Helga
* '']'' (2008) * '']'' (2008)


==Partial other works== == Partial other works ==

* '']'' (2005-present) - ] (Various productions) * '']'' (2005-present) - ] (Various productions)
* '']'' (2006) - Gilda (voice) * '']'' (2006) - Gilda (voice)
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* '']'' (1999-2000) - Lydia Ludden * '']'' (1999-2000) - Lydia Ludden
* '']'' (1997) - Gwen Munch, ]'s ex-wife, in episode "All is Bright" * '']'' (1997) - Gwen Munch, ]'s ex-wife, in episode "All is Bright"
* '']'' (1994) - Corinne in episode: "]" * '']'' (1994) - Corinne in episode: "]"
* '']'' (1990) - Judy in episode: "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" * '']'' (1990) - Judy in episode: "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today"
* '']'' (1984) - Amanda Boyer in episode: "A Ditch in Time" * '']'' (1984) - Amanda Boyer in episode: "A Ditch in Time"
* ''] (1985) Witch in episode: "Snip Snip" * ''] (1985) Witch in episode: "Snip Snip"
* '']'' (1980) - Simka Dahblitz * '']'' (1980) - Simka Dahblitz


==References== == References ==

{{reflist}} {{reflist}}


==External links== == External links ==

*{{imdb name|id=0001406|name=Carol Kane}} * {{imdb name|id=0001406|name=Carol Kane}}


{{EmmyAward ComedyLeadActress 1976-2000}} {{EmmyAward ComedyLeadActress 1976-2000}}
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Carol Kane
BornCarolyn Laurie Kane
OccupationActress
Years active1971—present

Carolyn Laurie "Carol" Kane (born June 18, 1952) is an American actress, known for her work on stage, screen and television.

Early life

Kane was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Joy, a jazz singer, teacher, dancer, and pianist, and Michael Kane, an architect who worked for the World Bank. Her family is Jewish, her grandparents having emigrated from Russia. Her parents divorced when she was 12-years-old. She attended the Cherry Lawn School, a progressive boarding school in Darien, Connecticut, until 1965. She attended the Professional Children's School, in New York City, and made her professional theatre debut in a 1966 production of, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, starring Tammy Grimes.

Career

Kane is perhaps best-known for her portrayal of "Simka Dahblitz-Gravas," wife of "Latka Gravas" (Andy Kaufman), on the American television series, Taxi, from 1981 to 1983, and also for her role as, "Allison Portchnik," in Woody Allen's Annie Hall. Kane earned two Emmy Awards for her work in the series and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Hester Street. She also appeared in The Princess Bride (1987) and Scrooged (1988), with Bill Murray, in which Variety called her, "unquestionably pic's comic highlight."

Kane was a regular on the 1986 NBC series, All Is Forgiven, a regular on the 1990-1991 NBC series American Dreamer, guest-starred on a 1994 episode of Seinfeld and had a supporting role in the short-lived 1996-1997 sitcom, Pearl, which starred Rhea Perlman.

In early 2006, Kane began a ten month run in the Broadway musical Wicked, playing Madame Morrible, a role which she had previously played in the show's first national tour. She also appeared in the NBC television live action production of The Year Without a Santa Claus in December 2006. She recently reprised the role of Madame Morrible in the open-ended Los Angeles production of Wicked, which opened on February 21, 2007 at the Pantages Theatre. She left the production on December 30, 2007 along with co-stars Eden Espinosa and Adam Wylie. Kane was replaced by Jo Anne Worley. Kane returned to the Los Angeles company of Wicked on August 26, 2008 to once again play the role of Madame Morrible and stayed with the production until it closed on January 11, 2009. She most recently played Madame Morrible again in the San Francisco production of Wicked which began performances January 27, 2009 at the Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement. She ended her run on March 22, 2009 and was succeeded by Patty Duke.

In January of 2009, Kane appeared in the TV series Two and a Half Men as the mother of Alan Harper's receptionist.

Filmography

Partial other works

References

  1. Carol Kane Biography (1952-)
  2. http://www.open.org/glennab/carolkanefanbio.htm
  3. http://www.open.org/glennab/cktvguidemay1983.htm
  4. Cherry Lawn School
  5. Cherry Lawn School Photo Of The Month
  6. Carol Kane Biography - Yahoo! Movies
  7. "Scrooged." Variety online. Accessed 24 December 2006. Available here
  8. Garrison, Kane, Kassebaum, Wicks Set for San Francisco Wicked
  9. Academy Award Winner Duke to Join Cast of San Fran's Wicked
  10. http://www.tv.com/two-and-a-half-men/thank-god-for-scoliosis/episode/1244269/summary.html

External links

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
1950–1975
1976–2000
2001–present
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
1953–1975
1976–2000
2001–present

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