Polly Bergen
Birth Place: Knoxville, TN, USA
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1953
Singer of "The Earth and the Sky", Singer of "I Dare to Dream", Singer of "Fini", Meg, Performer
Movies
At War with the Army
[ 1950 ] Helen Palmer
[ 1950 ] Helen Palmer
That's My Boy
[ 1951 ] BettyBabsHunter
[ 1951 ] BettyBabsHunter
The Stooge
[ 1951 ] Mary Turner Miller
[ 1951 ] Mary Turner Miller
Warpath
[ 1951 ] Molly Quade
[ 1951 ] Molly Quade
Escape from Fort Bravo
[ 1953 ] Alice Owens
[ 1953 ] Alice Owens
Fast Company
[ 1953 ] Carol Maldon
[ 1953 ] Carol Maldon
Cry of the Hunted
[ 1953 ] Janet Tunner
[ 1953 ] Janet Tunner
Half a Hero
[ 1953 ] Polly Bergen
[ 1953 ] Polly Bergen
Arena
[ 1953 ] Ruth Danvers
[ 1953 ] Ruth Danvers
Cape Fear
[ 1962 ] Peggy Bowden
[ 1962 ] Peggy Bowden
Move Over, Darling
[ 1963 ] Bianca Steele Arden
[ 1963 ] Bianca Steele Arden
The Caretakers
[ 1963 ] Lorna Melford
[ 1963 ] Lorna Melford
Kisses for My President
[ 1964 ] Leslie McCloud
[ 1964 ] Leslie McCloud
Making Mr. Right
[ 1987 ] Estelle Stone
[ 1987 ] Estelle Stone
Cry-Baby
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Vernon-Williams
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Vernon-Williams
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
[ 1995 ] Miss Maybry
[ 1995 ] Miss Maybry
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Unterveldt
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Unterveldt
Paradise, Texas
[ 2006 ] Beverly Cameron
[ 2006 ] Beverly Cameron
A Very Serious Person
[ 2006 ] Mrs. A
[ 2006 ] Mrs. A
Struck by Lightning
[ 2012 ] Grandma
[ 2012 ] Grandma
TV Shows
Baby Talk
Doris Campbell
Doris Campbell
Commander in Chief
Kate Allen
Kate Allen
Desperate Housewives
Stella Wingfield
Stella Wingfield
The Love Boat
Dana Pierce, Maisie Nolan
Dana Pierce, Maisie Nolan
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Polly Bergen, Follies
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Polly Bergen, Follies
Videos
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - 2026-04-03 13:00:22
TV Exclusive: Charles Busch is THE LADY AT THE MIC; Watch American Songbook Concert Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-03-05 09:00:51
TV: Richard Jay-Alexander Talks Streisand, Chenoweth, Peters & More on Spotlight on the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-02-13 16:18:02
News
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2026
Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2026
Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.
Interview: Jeff Harnar Celebrates THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK Album at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 3, 2025
The remastered and revised album celebrating the Golden Age of Broadway comes out on 10/3, with a 10/6 album release concert at Birdland Jazz Club. We spoke to Harnar about the new album and show.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 3, 2025
The remastered and revised album celebrating the Golden Age of Broadway comes out on 10/3, with a 10/6 album release concert at Birdland Jazz Club. We spoke to Harnar about the new album and show.
Kay Cole Joins Cast of THE WEDDING SINGER at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
Broadway star Kay Cole, who portrayed Maggie in the original production of A Chorus Line, has joined the cast of The Wedding Singer at The Colony Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
Broadway star Kay Cole, who portrayed Maggie in the original production of A Chorus Line, has joined the cast of The Wedding Singer at The Colony Theatre.
Photos: Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen With Will Friedwald at Triad Theater
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 16, 2024
Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 16, 2024
Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.
Rex Reed and Will Friedwald to Celebrate Polly Bergen at the Triad Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024
Acclaimed journalists Rex Reed and Will Friedwald will celebrate Polly Bergen with the newest edition of “Clip Joint,” featuring rare video clips of the late show business legend, at The Triad Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024
Acclaimed journalists Rex Reed and Will Friedwald will celebrate Polly Bergen with the newest edition of “Clip Joint,” featuring rare video clips of the late show business legend, at The Triad Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Joseph Thalken Doesn't MONKEY With Any of His Broadway Divas
by Gil Kaan - Feb 6, 2023
Musical director Joseph Thalken will be accompanying one of his long-time collaborators Patti LuPone in her cabaret show Don’t Monkey with Broadway February 9, 2023 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
by Gil Kaan - Feb 6, 2023
Musical director Joseph Thalken will be accompanying one of his long-time collaborators Patti LuPone in her cabaret show Don’t Monkey with Broadway February 9, 2023 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Bernadette Peters Replaces Kelli O'Hara in Manhattan Theatre Club Winter Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023
Bernadette Peters is stepping in to headline the Manhattan Theatre Club Winter Benefit this evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Peters replaces the previously announced Kelli O'Hara. Due to a positive COVID diagnosis, O'Hara is unable to perform at the MTC benefit this evening.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023
Bernadette Peters is stepping in to headline the Manhattan Theatre Club Winter Benefit this evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Peters replaces the previously announced Kelli O'Hara. Due to a positive COVID diagnosis, O'Hara is unable to perform at the MTC benefit this evening.
Patti LuPone is Hitting the Road With New Tour, DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023
Patti LuPone is hitting the road with her new tour Don't Monkey With Broadway! Check out the full list of dates and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023
Patti LuPone is hitting the road with her new tour Don't Monkey With Broadway! Check out the full list of dates and find out how to get tickets here!
Patti LuPone to Perform SONGS FROM A HAT in Support of Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022
On Monday, May 9 at 7:30pm two-time Tony and Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone will return to the Vivian Beaumont Theater to sing SONGS FROM A HAT, a concert to support Lincoln Center Theater’s productions and education programs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022
On Monday, May 9 at 7:30pm two-time Tony and Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone will return to the Vivian Beaumont Theater to sing SONGS FROM A HAT, a concert to support Lincoln Center Theater’s productions and education programs.
BWW Review: Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! Come to the CABARET at the Carrollwood Players!
by Peter Nason - Sep 11, 2021
Anita Kollinger is a standout in a powerful show that features some interesting and questionable interpretations from director Gabe Flores.
by Peter Nason - Sep 11, 2021
Anita Kollinger is a standout in a powerful show that features some interesting and questionable interpretations from director Gabe Flores.
Jason Danieley Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below Next Month With An Emotional New Show
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021
Reflections is an evening of Broadway and Great American Songbook standards threading together reflections of yesterday, today, and a hopeful look toward tomorrow.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021
Reflections is an evening of Broadway and Great American Songbook standards threading together reflections of yesterday, today, and a hopeful look toward tomorrow.
Sally Wilfert to Return to Feinstein's/54 Below With HOW DID I END UP HERE?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Sally Wilfert in “How Did I End Up Here?” on July 18th and 20th at 7PM. Sally Wilfert (Assassins, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below with her brand new show, “How Did I End Up Here?”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Sally Wilfert in “How Did I End Up Here?” on July 18th and 20th at 7PM. Sally Wilfert (Assassins, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below with her brand new show, “How Did I End Up Here?”
Anthony Rapp, Lilli Cooper, Andrew Barth Feldman and More Hit the Feinstein's/54 Below Stage This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021
Feinstein's/54 Below has announced additional shows for its reopening months.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021
Feinstein's/54 Below has announced additional shows for its reopening months.
VIDEO: CABARET CORNER PRESENTS Richard Jay-Alexander
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2020
Richard Jay-Alexander is an American Broadway producer and director. He served as Executive Director of the New York City office of producer Cameron Mackintosh, known for productions including Les Misérables, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Five Guys Named Moe, Oliver! and Putting It Together.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2020
Richard Jay-Alexander is an American Broadway producer and director. He served as Executive Director of the New York City office of producer Cameron Mackintosh, known for productions including Les Misérables, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Five Guys Named Moe, Oliver! and Putting It Together.
BWW Feature: Stephen Mosher's Pandemic Playlist: The History Lesson
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 1, 2020
The Pandemic Playlist is back with a look at the people who made cabaret what it is today.
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 1, 2020
The Pandemic Playlist is back with a look at the people who made cabaret what it is today.
Staff Picks: BroadwayWorld Selects Performances That Vocally Astound!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2020
Need inspiration? The BroadwayWorld team has come together to help guide your musical quarantine journey. Today, we bring you just a few recommendations for: A performance that vocally astounds...
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2020
Need inspiration? The BroadwayWorld team has come together to help guide your musical quarantine journey. Today, we bring you just a few recommendations for: A performance that vocally astounds...
Rialto Chatter: Will Elaine May and Frank Langella Lead LOVE LETTERS Off-Broadway?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2020
Could Love Letters be headed off-Broadway, starring Elaine May and Frank Langella? According to Showbiz411, the duo will lead the A.R. Gurney play this spring at the Acorn Theater on W 42nd St. The production is expected to begin in March.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2020
Could Love Letters be headed off-Broadway, starring Elaine May and Frank Langella? According to Showbiz411, the duo will lead the A.R. Gurney play this spring at the Acorn Theater on W 42nd St. The production is expected to begin in March.
BWW Review: Deborah Stone Stands Out in HERE I AM! at Pangea
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 14, 2019
With her new cabaret show Deborah Stone brings the stories that make up the crazy quilt of her life and some classy, classic music to match.
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 14, 2019
With her new cabaret show Deborah Stone brings the stories that make up the crazy quilt of her life and some classy, classic music to match.
Sony Movie Channel Will Showcase Rarely-Shown Horror Films
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2019
Calling all horror enthusiasts! Sony Movie Channel will showcase rarely-shown horror films, mostly from the '70s, with double features played twice every night beginning at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, October 25 through Wednesday, October 30. A Halloween marathon will air Thursday, October 31 between 9 a.m. and 2 a.m.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2019
Calling all horror enthusiasts! Sony Movie Channel will showcase rarely-shown horror films, mostly from the '70s, with double features played twice every night beginning at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, October 25 through Wednesday, October 30. A Halloween marathon will air Thursday, October 31 between 9 a.m. and 2 a.m.
BWW Review: LESLIE OROFINO SHINE! Does Just That at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 25, 2019
The artistry of four remarkable women is showcased in Leslie Orofino's new cabaret show, SHINE!
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 25, 2019
The artistry of four remarkable women is showcased in Leslie Orofino's new cabaret show, SHINE!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Polly Bergen been in?
Polly Bergen has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Polly Bergen been in?
Polly Bergen has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Polly Bergen been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies.
What awards has Polly Bergen won?
Polly Bergen won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She was honored with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for "The Helen Morgan Story" in 1976. Additionally, she received a Theatre World Award in 1957 for her Broadway performance in "The Seven Year Itch." Bergen was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in "Hollywood Pinafore" in 1956. Over the years, she secured multiple nominations, including a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in "The Helen Morgan Story."
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