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Carol Kane (born Carolyn Laurie Kane on June 18, 1952) is an American actress from Cleveland, Ohio.
Kane is 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. Kane earned two Emmy Awards for her work in the series. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Hester Street. She also appeared in Scrooged with Bill Murray.
Kane was 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.
Kane is currently starring in the Broadway musical Wicked, playing Madame Morrible, a role which she had previously played in the show's first national tour.
Partial filmography
- The Pacifier (2005) - Helga
- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) - Ms. Baggoli
- My First Mister (2001) - Mrs. Benson
- Man on the Moon (1999) - Herself/Simka Dahblitz
- Jawbreaker (1999) - Ms. Sherwood
- Big Bully (1996) - Faith Bigger
- Addams Family Values (1993) - Grandmama
- Flashback (1990) - Maggy
- My Blue Heaven (1990) - Shaldeen
- Scrooged (1988) - The Ghost of Christmas Present
- License to Drive (1988)- Mrs. Anderson
- The Princess Bride (1987) - Valerie, Miracle Max's wife
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) - Cynthia
- When a Stranger Calls (1979)- Jill Johnson
- Annie Hall (1977) - Allison Portchnik
- Dog Day Afternoon (1975) - Jenny
- Hester Street (1975) - Gitl
- The Last Detail (1973) - Young Whore
- Wedding in White (1972) - Jeannie Dougall
- Carnal Knowledge (1971) - Jennifer
Partial other works
- The Happy Elf (2005) - Gilda (voice)
- Wicked (2005) - Madame Morrible (Broadway musical)
- Seinfeld (1994) - "Corinne" in episode: "The Marine Biologist"
- Tales from the Crypt (1990) - "Judy" in episode: "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today"
- Cheers - (1984) "Amanda Boyer" in episode: "A Ditch in Time"
- Taxi - (1980) "Simka Dahblitz"
External links
- Carol Kane at IMDb
- Gershwin Theatre Broadway now showing Wicked The Musical
- Carol Kane Unofficial Fan Page
- Carol Kane at VoiceChasers