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Birth Place: Sacramento, CA, USA

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Adrienne Barbeau is an American actress, singer, and author who has had a successful career in film, television, and theater. Born on June 11, 1945, in Sacramento, California, Barbeau began her career in the entertainment industry in the late 1960s.


Barbeau's first major role was as Carol Traynor, the daughter of Maude Findlay (played by Bea Arthur) on the hit television series "Maude" from 1972 to 1978. Her performance on the show earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series.
In addition to her television work, Barbeau has also had a successful career in film. She appeared in several horror films in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including "The Fog," "Escape from New York," and "Creepshow." Barbeau's performance in "The Fog" earned her a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Barbeau has also had success on stage, particularly in musical theater. In 1971, she made her Broadway debut in the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" as Hodel, one of Tevye's daughters. She went on to star in several other Broadway productions, including "Grease" and "Women Behind Bars."
In 1993, Barbeau received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Rizzo in the Broadway revival of "Grease." She also received critical acclaim for her performance in the off-Broadway play "The Property Known as Garland," in which she played Judy Garland.
In addition to her acting career, Barbeau is also a talented singer. She has released several albums, including "Adrienne Barbeau" and "There Are Worse Things I Could Do." She has also performed in numerous concerts and cabaret shows.
Barbeau is also an accomplished author. She has written two memoirs, "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" and "Love Bites," as well as several novels, including "Vampyres of Hollywood" and "Love Letters."
Throughout her career, Barbeau has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry. In 2012, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York City Horror Film Festival. She was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.
Despite her success in film, television, and theater, Barbeau remains humble and grateful for her career. In an interview with Broadway World, she said, "I feel so lucky to have had the career that I've had. I've been able to do so many things that I love, and I'm grateful for every opportunity that I've had."

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STAGE CREDITS

Pippin Pippin
[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2014
Berthe [Replacement]
The Property Known as Garland
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Judy Garland
Grease
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Betty Rizzo
Stag Movie
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Cookie Kovac
Cookie Kovac
Fiddler on the Roof
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Hodel [Replacement]
Berille [Replacement]
Hodel [Replacement]

Movies

Having Babies
[ 1976 ] Allie Duggin
The Great Houdini
[ 1976 ] Daisy White
Have I Got a Christmas for You
[ 1977 ] Marcia Levine
Red Alert
[ 1977 ] Judy Wyche
Crash
[ 1978 ] Veronica Daniels
Someone's Watching Me!
[ 1978 ] Sophie
The Fighting Nightingales
[ 1978 ] Maj. Kate Steele
The Darker Side of Terror
[ 1979 ] Margaret Corwin
The Fog
[ 1980 ] Stevie Wayne
Top of the Hill
[ 1980 ] Elizabeth Stone
Tourist
[ 1980 ] Barbara Huggins
Valentine Magic on Love Island
[ 1980 ] Beverly McGraw
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
[ 1981 ] Susan O'Neill
Escape from New York
[ 1981 ] Maggie
The Cannonball Run
[ 1981 ] Marcie
Creepshow
[ 1982 ] Wilma Northrup
Swamp Thing
[ 1982 ] Alice Cable
The Next One
[ 1984 ] Andrea
Seduced
[ 1985 ] Barbara Orloff
Terror at London Bridge
[ 1985 ] Lynn Chandler
Back to School
[ 1986 ] Vanessa
Open House
[ 1987 ] Lisa Grant
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
[ 1989 ] Dr. Kurtz
Dieter & Andreas
[ 1989 ]
Blood River
[ 1991 ] Georgina
Doublecrossed
[ 1991 ] Debbie Seal
Father Hood
[ 1993 ] Celeste
Target Witness
[ 1994 ] Violet
Burial of the Rats
[ 1995 ] The Queen
Judge Dredd
[ 1995 ] Central - Voice
Bimbo Movie Bash
[ 1997 ] Dr. Kurtz
Shattered Hearts: A Moment of Truth Movie
[ 1998 ] Nancy Muldenhower
A Wake in Providence
[ 1999 ] Aunt Lidia
Across the Line
[ 2000 ] Mrs. Randall
The Convent
[ 2000 ] Adult Christine
Spring Break Lawyer
[ 2001 ] Judge Stern
No Place Like Home
[ 2002 ] Evie
The Santa Trap
[ 2002 ] Alice Cable
Ghost Rock
[ 2003 ] Mattie Baker
Return to 'Escape from New York'
[ 2003 ]
Ring of Darkness
[ 2004 ] Alex
Christmas Do-Over
[ 2006 ] Trudi
Deceit
[ 2006 ] Kathleen Darrow
Fly Me to the Moon
[ 2007 ] Scooter's Mom - Voice
Unholy
[ 2007 ] Martha
Reach for Me
[ 2008 ] Valerie
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
[ 2009 ] Cat Lady
War Wolves
[ 2009 ] Gail Cash
Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen
[ 2010 ] Adrienne
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
[ 2010 ] Mildred
Argo
[ 2012 ] Nina / Serksi
Complacent
[ 2012 ] Judy Sanderson
Memory Book
[ 2014 ] Sarah Lund
Divine Access
[ 2015 ] Catherine
Tales of Halloween
[ 2015 ] The Radio DJ - Voice
Mission 88
[ 2016 ] Dr. Withersford
Death House
[ 2017 ] Virtual Narrator - Voice
Big Legend
[ 2018 ] Rita Laird
Hell's Kitty
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Carrie
Jimmy's Jungle
[ 2018 ] Tammy
Malevolence 3: Killer
[ 2018 ] Meredith Bristol
Apple Seed
[ 2019 ] Jolene
Bigfoot
[ 2019 ] Wilma
Exorcism at 60,000 Feet
[ 2019 ] Mrs. Montegue
Gates of Darkness
[ 2019 ] Rosemary
Swell
[ 2019 ] Dr. Shields
The Chain
[ 2019 ] Emma
Curious George: Go West, Go Wild
[ 2020 ] Ginny's Mom - Voice
For the Love of Jessee
[ 2020 ] Katharyn
The Eagle and the Albatross
[ 2020 ] Pearl
Unearth
[ 2020 ] Kathryn Dolan
DC Villains - Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
[ 2021 ]
Hellblazers
[ 2022 ] Georgia

TV Shows

Maude
[ 1973-1976 ] Carol Traynor
Eight Is Enough
Jennifer Linden
Quincy M.E.
Carol Bowen - Rape Counselor
Maude
[ 1972-1978 ] Carol Traynor
The Love Boat
Cathy Randall
Fantasy Island
[ 1978-1983 ] Adele Anthony, Brenda Richards, Margo Dean
The Twilight Zone
Ms. Peters
Hotel
[ 1984-1986 ] Ellie, Barbara Harrington
The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible
Mary Magdalene, Haman's Wife
Murder, She Wrote
[ 1985-1987 ] Lynette Bryant, Kathryn
The Real Ghostbusters
Mrs. Campbell
Head of the Class
Gilda Manetti
Monsters
Fiona Flynn
CBS Schoolbreak Special
Mary Martelli
Wake, Rattle & Roll
Mrs. Baxter
Dream On
Gloria Gantz
The Burden of Proof
Silvia Hartnell
Daddy Dearest
Annette
FBI: The Untold Stories
Marguerite Dobson
Babylon 5
Amanda Carter
One West Waikiki
Edna Jaynes
Rebel Highway
Mrs. Sheila Norton
The George Carlin Show
Barbara Rossetti
Batman: The Animated Series
[ 1992-1995 ] Selina Kyle, Catwoman, Martha Wayne
Flipper
Sydney Brewster
The Wayans Bros.
Trish Neidermeyer
Weird Science
Lily
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Greta
Diagnosis Murder
Vivien Sanderson
Sliders
Mother Morehouse
The Angry Beavers
Toluca Lake
The New Batman Adventures
[ 1997-1998 ] Catwoman, Selina Kyle
Love Boat: The Next Wave
Grace Brooks
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Cretak
Batman of the Future
Nash Bridges
Annie Corell
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Adrienne Barbeau
Gotham Girls
[ 2000-2002 ] Catwoman, Selina Kyle, Det. Renee Montoya
The Chronicle
Evelyn Hall
The Drew Carey Show
[ 1998-2004 ] Kim Harvey
Totally Spies!
[ 2002-2004 ] Helga von Guggen
Carnivàle
[ 2003-2005 ] Ruthie
K-Ville
Marquetta Dinovi
Cold Case
Helen McCormick '08
Dexter
Suzanna Coffey
Grey's Anatomy
Jodie Crowley
Proposition 8 Trial Re-Enactment
Dr. Letitia Peplau
CSI: NY
Dr. Theola Kumi
General Hospital
[ 2010-2011 ] Suzanne Stanwyck
Hell's Kitty
Mrs. Carrie
Sons of Anarchy
Alice Noone
13 Nights of Elvira
Dr. Kurtz
Criminal Minds
Cissy Howard
American Dad!
Maxine
Revenge
[ 2012-2015 ] Marion Harper
Dimension 404
Wilma
Creepshow
Radio DJ Jolene Payne, Dixie
Swamp Thing
Dr. Palomar
AJ and the Queen
Helen
The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell
Guest
American Horror Stories
Verna
Cowboy Bebop
Maria Murdock

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1972 - Performance

Adrienne Barbeau, Grease


winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Adrienne Barbeau, Grease

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adrienne Barbeau been in?

Adrienne Barbeau has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Adrienne Barbeau been in?

Adrienne Barbeau has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Adrienne Barbeau been nominated for?

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Grease and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grease.

What awards has Adrienne Barbeau won?

Adrienne Barbeau has won the Theatre World Award for Performance in Grease and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, also for Grease.

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