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Lainie Kazan

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lainie Kazan (born May 15, 1940) is an American actress and singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lainie Kazan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Wed, May 15 1940
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Lainie Kazan is 83 years old
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Poster of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Lainie Kazan was
83 in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
as 'Maria Portokalos'.
Thu, Sep 07 2023
Poster of Tango Shalom
Tango Shalom
Lainie Kazan was
81 in Tango Shalom
as 'Leah Zlotkin'.
Fri, Sep 03 2021
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Lainie Kazan was
81 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Olympia
Olympia
Lainie Kazan was
78 in Olympia
as 'Herself'.
Sun, Nov 11 2018
Poster of The Amityville Murders
The Amityville Murders
Lainie Kazan was
78 in The Amityville Murders
as 'Nona'.
Mon, Nov 05 2018
Poster of Garlic and Gunpowder
Garlic and Gunpowder
Lainie Kazan was
77 in Garlic and Gunpowder
as 'Rose Lusconi'.
Fri, Mar 16 2018
Poster of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Lainie Kazan was
75 in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
as 'Maria Portokalos'.
Wed, Mar 23 2016
Poster of Pixels
Pixels
Lainie Kazan was
75 in Pixels
as 'Mickey Lamonsoff'.
Thu, Jul 16 2015
Poster of Pearly Gates
Pearly Gates
Lainie Kazan was
74 in Pearly Gates
as 'Millie'.
Sun, Apr 26 2015
Poster of Tab Hunter Confidential
Tab Hunter Confidential
Lainie Kazan was
74 in Tab Hunter Confidential
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 15 2015
Poster of The Cookie Mobster
The Cookie Mobster
Lainie Kazan was
74 in The Cookie Mobster
as 'Mamma'.
Sat, Dec 27 2014
Poster of I'm a Mitzvah
I'm a Mitzvah
Lainie Kazan was
73 in I'm a Mitzvah
as 'Mrs. Cohen'.
Fri, Jan 17 2014
Poster of Meir's Festival
Meir's Festival
Lainie Kazan was
73 in Meir's Festival
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of Finding Joy
Finding Joy
Lainie Kazan was
73 in Finding Joy
as 'Gloria'.
Fri, Jun 07 2013
Poster of I Am Divine
I Am Divine
Lainie Kazan was
72 in I Am Divine
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Poster of Divorce Invitation
Divorce Invitation
Lainie Kazan was
72 in Divorce Invitation
as 'Elaine lipnick'.
Wed, Nov 14 2012
Poster of Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
Lainie Kazan was
70 in Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
as 'Shirley Hirsch'.
Fri, Dec 24 2010
Poster of Expecting Mary
Expecting Mary
Lainie Kazan was
70 in Expecting Mary
as 'Lillian Littlefeather'.
Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Lainie Kazan was
70 in Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
as 'Sharon Klublershturf'.
Tue, Sep 14 2010
Poster of You Don't Mess with the Zohan
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Lainie Kazan was
68 in You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as 'Gail Klayman'.
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Beau Jest
Beau Jest
Lainie Kazan was
67 in Beau Jest
as 'Miriam Goldman'.
Fri, Feb 22 2008
Poster of Bratz
Bratz
Lainie Kazan was
67 in Bratz
as 'Bubbie'.
Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
Lainie Kazan was
66 in Red Riding Hood
as 'Grandma'.
Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of The Engagement Ring
The Engagement Ring
Lainie Kazan was
65 in The Engagement Ring
as 'Alicia Rosa Anselmi'.
Sun, Nov 20 2005
Poster of Whiskey School
Whiskey School
Lainie Kazan was
65 in Whiskey School
as 'Hedy Seligman'.
Sun, Sep 11 2005
Poster of Gigli
Gigli
Lainie Kazan was
63 in Gigli
as 'Mother'.
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Tempted
Tempted
Lainie Kazan was
62 in Tempted
as 'Julia'.
Mon, Mar 10 2003
Poster of A Good Night to Die
A Good Night to Die
Lainie Kazan was
62 in A Good Night to Die
as 'Diane'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Lainie Kazan was
62 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Eight Crazy Nights
Eight Crazy Nights
Lainie Kazan was
62 in Eight Crazy Nights
as 'Old Woman (singing voice)'.
Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Lainie Kazan was
61 in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
as 'Maria Portokalos'.
Fri, Apr 19 2002
Poster of The Crew
The Crew
Lainie Kazan was
60 in The Crew
as 'Pepper Lowenstein'.
Mon, Aug 21 2000
Poster of Bruno
Bruno
Lainie Kazan was
59 in Bruno
as 'Sister Mary Perpetua'.
Sun, Apr 16 2000
Poster of If You Only Knew
If You Only Knew
Lainie Kazan was
59 in If You Only Knew
as 'Bess'.
Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of What's Cooking?
What's Cooking?
Lainie Kazan was
59 in What's Cooking?
as 'Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig'.
Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of The Unknown Cyclist
The Unknown Cyclist
Lainie Kazan was
58 in The Unknown Cyclist
as 'Rachel'.
Sat, Oct 10 1998
Poster of Permanent Midnight
Permanent Midnight
Lainie Kazan was
58 in Permanent Midnight
as 'Jerry's Mother at Funeral'.
Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of The Big Hit
The Big Hit
Lainie Kazan was
57 in The Big Hit
as 'Jeanne Shulman'.
Fri, Apr 24 1998
Poster of Safety Patrol!
Safety Patrol!
Lainie Kazan was
57 in Safety Patrol!
as 'Mrs. Day'.
Sun, Mar 29 1998
Poster of Allie & Me
Allie & Me
Lainie Kazan was
57 in Allie & Me
as 'Camille Alexander'.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of The Associate
The Associate
Lainie Kazan was
56 in The Associate
as 'Cindy Mason'.
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Love Is All There Is
Love Is All There Is
Lainie Kazan was
55 in Love Is All There Is
as 'Sadie Capomezzo'.
Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Prince for a Day
Prince for a Day
Lainie Kazan was
55 in Prince for a Day
as 'Rose'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of The Cemetery Club
The Cemetery Club
Lainie Kazan was
52 in The Cemetery Club
as 'Selma'.
Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
Lainie Kazan was
51 in I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
as 'Sarah Fishbine'.
Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of 29th Street
29th Street
Lainie Kazan was
51 in 29th Street
as 'Mrs. Pesce'.
Fri, Nov 01 1991
Poster of Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday
Lainie Kazan was
49 in Earthday Birthday
as '(voice)'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Hägar the Horrible
Hägar the Horrible
Lainie Kazan was
49 in Hägar the Horrible
as 'Helga'.
Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of Beaches
Beaches
Lainie Kazan was
48 in Beaches
as 'Leona Bloom'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark
Lainie Kazan was
48 in Out of the Dark
as 'Nancy'.
Thu, Jun 02 1988
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
Lainie Kazan was
47 in Harry and the Hendersons
as 'Irene Moffitt'.
Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Medium Rare
Medium Rare
Lainie Kazan was
46 in Medium Rare
as 'Helga Costas'.
Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of The Delta Force
The Delta Force
Lainie Kazan was
45 in The Delta Force
as 'Sylvia Goldman'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of The Journey of Natty Gann
The Journey of Natty Gann
Lainie Kazan was
45 in The Journey of Natty Gann
as 'Connie'.
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Lust in the Dust
Lust in the Dust
Lainie Kazan was
44 in Lust in the Dust
as 'Marguerita Ventura'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf
The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf
Lainie Kazan was
44 in The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf
as 'Madam Zola'.
Sat, Feb 23 1985
Poster of Obsessive Love
Obsessive Love
Lainie Kazan was
44 in Obsessive Love
as 'Margaret Chase'.
Tue, Oct 02 1984
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Lainie Kazan was
43 in Pinocchio
as 'Sophia, the Blue Fairy'.
Mon, May 14 1984
Poster of The Jerk, Too
The Jerk, Too
Lainie Kazan was
43 in The Jerk, Too
as 'Card Player'.
Fri, Jan 06 1984
Poster of Sunset Limousine
Sunset Limousine
Lainie Kazan was
43 in Sunset Limousine
as 'Jessie Durning'.
Wed, Oct 12 1983
Poster of My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year
Lainie Kazan was
42 in My Favorite Year
as 'Belle Carroca'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of One from the Heart
One from the Heart
Lainie Kazan was
41 in One from the Heart
as 'Maggie'.
Thu, Feb 11 1982
Poster of A Cry for Love
A Cry for Love
Lainie Kazan was
40 in A Cry for Love
as 'Tina Weathersby'.
Mon, Oct 20 1980
Poster of Abraham's Sacrifice
Abraham's Sacrifice
Lainie Kazan was
39 in Abraham's Sacrifice
as 'Hagar'.
Tue, May 22 1979
Poster of A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
Lainie Kazan was
37 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Sophie Tucker'.
Sun, Jan 15 1978
Poster of Romance of a Horsethief
Romance of a Horsethief
Lainie Kazan was
31 in Romance of a Horsethief
as 'Estusha'.
Wed, Aug 11 1971
Poster of Lady in Cement
Lady in Cement
Lainie Kazan was
28 in Lady in Cement
as 'Maria Baretto'.
Tue, Nov 19 1968
Poster of Dayton's Devils
Dayton's Devils
Lainie Kazan was
28 in Dayton's Devils
as 'Leda Martell'.
Tue, Oct 01 1968
Poster of The Italians
The Italians
Lainie Kazan will be
83+ in The Italians
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of Back of Book
Back of Book
Lainie Kazan will be
83+ in Back of Book
as 'Claudia'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Kominsky Method
The Kominsky Method
Lainie Kazan was
78+ in The Kominsky Method
as 'Norman's Grandmother'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 16 2018
Poster of Jessie
Jessie
Lainie Kazan was
71+ in Jessie
as 'Wanda Winkle'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2011
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Lainie Kazan was
69+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Lainie Kazan was
69+ in Modern Family
as 'Eleanor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Lainie Kazan was
68+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Self - Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Lainie Kazan was
66+ in Ugly Betty
as 'Dina Talercio'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of 'Til Death
'Til Death
Lainie Kazan was
66+ in 'Til Death
as 'Donna'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Lainie Kazan was
65+ in Hell's Kitchen
as 'Self - Restaurant Patron'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of Living with Fran
Living with Fran
Lainie Kazan was
64+ in Living with Fran
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Lainie Kazan was
64+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'C.J.'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Lainie Kazan was
64+ in Boston Legal
as 'Judge Paula Stern'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of My Big Fat Greek Life
My Big Fat Greek Life
Lainie Kazan was
62+ in My Big Fat Greek Life
as 'Maria Portokalos'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 2003
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Lainie Kazan was
58+ in Will & Grace
as 'Aunt Honey'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Lainie Kazan was
58+ in The King of Queens
as 'Ava St. Clair'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Lainie Kazan was
57+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Mrs. Day'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of Life's Work
Life's Work
Lainie Kazan was
56+ in Life's Work
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Lainie Kazan was
56+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Lainie Kazan was
53+ in The Nanny
as 'Aunt Freida'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Lainie Kazan was
50+ in Beverly Hills, 90210
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Lainie Kazan was
49+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Mrs. Grafungar'.
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Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Karen's Song
Karen's Song
Lainie Kazan was
47+ in Karen's Song
as 'Claire Steiner'.
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Sat, Jul 18 1987
Poster of Tough Cookies
Tough Cookies
Lainie Kazan was
45+ in Tough Cookies
as ''.
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Wed, Mar 05 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Lainie Kazan was
45+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Sister Teresa'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Lainie Kazan was
44+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Anna Grimaldi'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Lainie Kazan was
42+ in St. Elsewhere
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Lainie Kazan was
42+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Sophia, the Blue Fairy'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Lainie Kazan was
42+ in Hotel
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase
Lainie Kazan was
38+ in The Paper Chase
as 'Rose Samuels'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Lainie Kazan was
34+ in Baretta
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Lainie Kazan was
31+ in Columbo
as 'Valerie Kirk'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Lainie Kazan was
28+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Lainie Kazan was
27+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Lainie Kazan was
24+ in Hullabaloo
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1965
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Lainie Kazan was
23+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Lainie Kazan was
22+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Lainie Kazan was
21+ in Ben Casey
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Lainie Kazan was
12+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Lainie Kazan was
8+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948