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Linda Lavin

Birth Place: Portland, ME, USA

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LINDA LAVIN has won a Tony Award, as well as a Drama Desk, Outer Critics' and Helen Hayes Award for her performance in “Broadway Bound” in 1987. She is a six-time Tony Award nominee for her roles in "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers", "The Diary of Anne Frank", "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife", "Collected Stories" and "The Lyons". In 2017, Linda was seen in "Candide" directed by Hal Prince and received stellar reviews. Inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2011, other theatre credits include "The New Century" (Drama Desk Award), "Other Desert Cities" (LCT), and "Too Much Sun" (Vineyard Theatre).



She is a two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee for her role as Alice on the 9 year hit TV series "Alice" on CBS, and she co-starred with Sean Hayes in the NBC Series "Sean Saves the World". Linda recently guest starred on "Mom", "The Good Wife", and "Madam Secretary". She featured as a series regular on the CBS sitcom "9JKL" opposite Mark Feurstein and Elliot Gould, and was recently seen on the series "Brockmire" and "The Santa Clarita Diet". Linda is currently a series regular on the CBS sitcom, “B Positive,” produced by Chuck Lorre.



Linda can currently be seen in the Aaron Sorkin feature, “Being the Ricardos.” Her recent feature films include "Naked Singularity" opposite John Boyega and Bill Skarsgaard, "A Short History of Decay", "Manhattan Nocturne" with Adrien Brody, "How to Be A Latin Lover" opposite Rob Lowe and Eugenio Derbez, and "Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase." She also appeared with Robert De Niro in Nancy Meyer's "The Intern."



Linda was born in Portland, Maine and is a graduate of the College of William & Mary, which recently conferred on her an honorary doctor of arts degree where she endows a theater program. She performs her concert act with Billy Stritch, her music director, and has released her second CD "Love Notes," an album of jazz standards and show tunes.

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Linda Lavin STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Musical, 2022
Nana

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Old Lady

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2015
Abby

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2014
Audrey Langham

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2011
Rita Lyons

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2011
Hattie Walker

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2011
Silda Gravman

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2010
Ruth Steiner

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Helene Nadler

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Nanny

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Marjorie

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Marjorie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1997
Mrs. Van Daan

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Dorothy/Carol

[Broadway]
1993
Gorgeous Teitelbaum [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1989
Rose [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1986
Kate

[Off-Broadway]
1975
Courtesan

[Broadway]
1973
Leah

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Rich Peasant [Replacement]

Venus [Replacement]

Robber [Replacement]

Eldest Daughter [Replacement]

Countess [Replacement]

Farmer's Wife [Replacement]

Henny Penny [Replacement]

Old Woman [Replacement]

Mother [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1969
Elaine Navazio

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Patsy Newquist

[Broadway]
1967
Beth Nemerov

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Sydney

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1966
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Victoire/ Street Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Melinda [Replacement]

Daisy Gamble/Melinda [Replacement]

Daisy Gamble [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1965
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1964
Evelyn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1963
Barbara

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Quiet Girl

Crying Daughter

Fifi of Paris

Wilma

Singer

Babs Sanditz (Understudy)

Babs (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1960
Performer


Linda Lavin Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Linda Lavin, You Will Get Sick


winner
- 2016 - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree

Linda Lavin


winner
- 2015 - Legend of off-Broadway Honoree

Linda Lavin

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Linda Lavin, The Lyons


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance

Linda Lavin, The Lyons


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Lyons

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Linda Lavin, Other Desert Citites

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, Collected Stories


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Linda Lavin, The New Century

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Play

Linda Lavin , The Diary of Anne Frank

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts


winner
The Lortels - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Linda LavinBroadway Bound


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Actress

Linda Lavin, Broadway Bound


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Linda Lavin , Broadway Bound

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Linda Lavin, Last of the Red Hot Lovers


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Performance

Linda Lavin, Little Murders


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance

Linda LavinCop-Out


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance

Linda Lavin, Little Murders


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1965 - Performance

Linda Lavin, Wet Paint

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Linda Lavin News


Seth Sikes and Nicolas King to Debut THE NEW BELTERS SING MGM at 54 Below


54 BELOW will present Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in The New Belters Sing MGM. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

Performers Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch Return To Bemelmans Bar At The Carlyle


Catch the latest performances by Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar.

Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Linda Purl and Diva Jazz Orchestra Bring BIG BAND ROMANCE to Birdland in April


Birdland has announced that singer/actress Linda Purl, joined with internationally, acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra, returns to its historic stage on Monday April 1 at 7pm.

Linda Purl Brings THIS COULD BE THE START to Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael Next Month


Linda Purl has captivated millions of fans with her Broadway performances, her iconic television roles, as well as made for TV movies. Now she is coming to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael for one night only of incredible music with her show This Could be the Start.

Linda Lavin, Matt Rogers & More Join Netflix's NO GOOD DEED Series


Netflix has added the additions of five recurring cast members joining No Good Deed, creator and executive producer Liz Feldman’s upcoming dark comedy series. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu and Dennis Leary.

Performers Jim Caruso & Matt Baker Return To The Legendary Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel


PERFORMERS JIM CARUSO & MATT BAKER return to Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel on Sundays from 9pm - Midnight starting Sunday, February 11, 2024. Join them for an evening of swinging standards and special guest performances. Don't miss this legendary show!

Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin & More Join THE GOOD WIFE Spin-Off


CBS' The Good Wife spin-off, Elsbeth, has added Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin, Blair Underwood, and Retta as guest stars. In the new series, Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point. Wendell Pierce also stars.

Photos: Billy Stritch Plays Cafe Centro


What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to  Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge. Check out photos here!

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY to Return to Palm Springs in February


Jim Caruso's Cast Party returns to Palm Springs on February 23 and 24, 2024.

Video: Billy Stritch Discusses Career as Music Director and Pianist With Harvey Brownstone


Billy Stritch, renowned music director, vocalist and pianist, is interviewed by Harvey Brownstone. Learn about Stritch's career working with Liza Minnelli and other great stars.

Photos: The Gasp Collection


After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.

Cabaret Photographers: Helane Blumfield


Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater


Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

James Barbour to Return to Birdland With Annual Holiday Concert in December


Birdland presents James Barbour, acclaimed Broadway leading man, with the return of his annual Holiday Concert. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Meet the Cast of APPROPRIATE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Appropriate officially begins previews tonight, November 29, and will officially open on Monday, December 18th for a limited engagement at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Appropriate here!

Birdland to Present 14th Annual A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 14th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” for five performances from Thursday, December 21 to Monday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.

Stephanie J. Block's Debut Holiday Album MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING Out Now


Celebrate the holiday season with Stephanie J. Block's debut album 'Merry Christmas, Darling.' Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your holiday music collection.

Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, Christina Sajous & More to Star in in THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater


Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.

Second Stage Theater's Sapphire Anniversary Gala Will Honor Sarah Paulson


Second Stage Theater’s Sapphire Anniversary Gala will honor Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner Sarah Paulson, who will be appearing in Second Stage Theater’s upcoming Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

Linda Lavin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Linda Lavin next theatre project?

Linda Lavin's next show will be You Will Get Sick which opens on 11/6/2022 on Off-Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Linda Lavin been in?

Linda Lavin has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.

How many West End shows has Linda Lavin been in?

Linda Lavin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Linda Lavin been nominated for?

Linda Lavin has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for "You Will Get Sick," Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Lyons," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "The Lyons," and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Other Desert Cities." She has also received nominations for her performances in "Collected Stories," "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," "The Diary of Anne Frank," "Death Defying Acts," "Broadway Bound," "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," "Little Murders," and "Wet Paint," among others. Linda Lavin's talent and contributions to Broadway have earned her recognition from various award organizations, including the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Obie Awards, and Tony Awards.

What awards has Linda Lavin won?

Linda Lavin has won numerous awards throughout her career, including Legend of Off Broadway Honoree, Performance (Obie Awards) for "The Lyons," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The New Century," Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Diary of Anne Frank." She has also received accolades such as Performance (Obie Awards) for "Death Defying Acts," Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for "Death Defying Acts," and Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Broadway Bound." Linda Lavin's awards also include Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "Broadway Bound," Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for "Little Murders," and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for "Wet Paint."

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