Anne Meara
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Anne Meara:
Interview: Joe Giamalva starring in LIFE IS SHORT AND SO AM I at Jagco Entertainment. (Aug 13, 2024)
Jason Alexander and Jerome Robbins To Be Honored At The Actors' Temple, June 12 (May 19, 2023)
Stand-Up Comes to Bay Street Theater in September (Aug 18, 2022)
Interview: Joe Giamalva starring in LIFE IS SHORT AND SO AM I at Jagco Entertainment. (Aug 13, 2024)
Jason Alexander and Jerome Robbins To Be Honored At The Actors' Temple, June 12 (May 19, 2023)
Stand-Up Comes to Bay Street Theater in September (Aug 18, 2022)
BIO
Anne Meara Stiller was an actress and comedian. She was one-half of a 1960's comedy team with her husband, Jerry Stiller. They are the parents of actor Ben Stiller.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Material
Movies
Lovers and Other Strangers
[ 1970 ] Wilma
[ 1970 ] Wilma
The Out of Towners
[ 1970 ] Woman in Police Station
[ 1970 ] Woman in Police Station
Nasty Habits
[ 1977 ] Geraldine
[ 1977 ] Geraldine
The Boys from Brazil
[ 1978 ] Mrs. Curry
[ 1978 ] Mrs. Curry
Fame
[ 1980 ] Mrs. Sherwood
[ 1980 ] Mrs. Sherwood
The Longshot
[ 1986 ] Madge
[ 1986 ] Madge
My Little Girl
[ 1986 ] Mrs. Shopper
[ 1986 ] Mrs. Shopper
That's Adequate
[ 1989 ] Charlene Lane
[ 1989 ] Charlene Lane
Awakenings
[ 1990 ] Miriam
[ 1990 ] Miriam
Highway to Hell
[ 1991 ] Medea, Waitress in Pluto's
[ 1991 ] Medea, Waitress in Pluto's
The Search for One-eye Jimmy
[ 1994 ] Holly Hoyt
[ 1994 ] Holly Hoyt
Reality Bites
[ 1994 ] Louise
[ 1994 ] Louise
Heavyweights
[ 1995 ] Alice Bushkin
[ 1995 ] Alice Bushkin
Kiss of Death
[ 1995 ] Bev's Mother
[ 1995 ] Bev's Mother
The Daytrippers
[ 1996 ] Rita Malone
[ 1996 ] Rita Malone
A Fish in the Bathtub
[ 1998 ] Molly
[ 1998 ] Molly
The Thin Pink Line
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Langstrom
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Langstrom
Southie
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Quinn
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Quinn
Judy Berlin
[ 1999 ] Bea
[ 1999 ] Bea
Chump Change
[ 2000 ] Cting Director
[ 2000 ] Cting Director
The Independent
[ 2000 ] Rita
[ 2000 ] Rita
Get Well Soon
[ 2001 ] Linda
[ 2001 ] Linda
Like Mike
[ 2002 ] Sister Theresa
[ 2002 ] Sister Theresa
Crooked Lines
[ 2003 ] Hard Boiled
[ 2003 ] Hard Boiled
Night at the Museum
[ 2006 ] Debbie
[ 2006 ] Debbie
When the Evening Comes
[ 2009 ] Marion Corrado
[ 2009 ] Marion Corrado
Another Harvest Moon
[ 2010 ] Ella
[ 2010 ] Ella
Planes: Fire & Rescue
[ 2014 ] Winnie
[ 2014 ] Winnie
TV Shows
ALF
Dorothy Halligan
Dorothy Halligan
All My Children
Peggy Moody
Peggy Moody
Archie Bunker's Place
Veronica Rooney
Veronica Rooney
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Irene Kerns, Ida Becker
Irene Kerns, Ida Becker
Murder, She Wrote
Mae Shaughnessy, Winnie Tupper Banner
Mae Shaughnessy, Winnie Tupper Banner
Oz
Aunt Brenda O'Reily
Aunt Brenda O'Reily
Rhoda
Sally Gallagher
Sally Gallagher
Sex and the City
Mary Brady
Mary Brady
The Corner Bar
Mae, Jennifer Bradley
Mae, Jennifer Bradley
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Annie Dempsey, Bunny Sterling
Annie Dempsey, Bunny Sterling
The King of Queens
Veronica Olchin, Mary Finnegan
Veronica Olchin, Mary Finnegan
The Love Boat
Minnie Dunlop, Rose Vitelli, Margaret Hanrahan
Minnie Dunlop, Rose Vitelli, Margaret Hanrahan
The Paul Lynde Show
Grace Dickerson, Grace
Grace Dickerson, Grace
Awards and Nominations
winner
- 2016 - Hall of Fame Awards
Anne Meara
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Anne Meara, After-Play
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Anne Meara, Anna Christie
Videos
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News
Interview: Joe Giamalva starring in LIFE IS SHORT AND SO AM I at Jagco Entertainment.
Living in Palm Springs sitting down with Broadway gypsy Joe Giamalva who has played in many arenas from stage to screen as a sought-after actor/dancer/producer. He also entertained several generations of television viewers on Saturday morning children’s classics H.R. PufnStuf, Land Of The Lost, and Disney Channel favorites. Joe is working on a brand new one-man show about his life and career.
Living in Palm Springs sitting down with Broadway gypsy Joe Giamalva who has played in many arenas from stage to screen as a sought-after actor/dancer/producer. He also entertained several generations of television viewers on Saturday morning children’s classics H.R. PufnStuf, Land Of The Lost, and Disney Channel favorites. Joe is working on a brand new one-man show about his life and career.
Jason Alexander and Jerome Robbins To Be Honored At The Actors' Temple, June 12
Douglas J. Cohen and Carol Ostrow present an exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary Broadway career of the Broadway director and choreographer Jerome Robbins; well as honoring Tony winner actor Jason Alexander on his Broadway debut as director of The Cottage.
Douglas J. Cohen and Carol Ostrow present an exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary Broadway career of the Broadway director and choreographer Jerome Robbins; well as honoring Tony winner actor Jason Alexander on his Broadway debut as director of The Cottage.
Stand-Up Comes to Bay Street Theater in September
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced two evenings of side-splitting stand-up comedy on Saturday, September 17, and Saturday, September 24, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. On September 17 at 8 p.m., New York comedian Joseph Vecsey returns with an all new lineup of All Star Comedy.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced two evenings of side-splitting stand-up comedy on Saturday, September 17, and Saturday, September 24, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. On September 17 at 8 p.m., New York comedian Joseph Vecsey returns with an all new lineup of All Star Comedy.
HARMONY, ASSASSINS & More Win 2022 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HARMONY & More Nominated for Off Broadway Alliance Awards
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
Act II Playhouse to Stage A COUPLE OF SWELLS
Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, “A Couple of Swells.” Braithwaite and Childs co-wrote and are starring in “A Couple of Swells,” with Musical Direction and piano accompaniment by Owen Robbins.
Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, “A Couple of Swells.” Braithwaite and Childs co-wrote and are starring in “A Couple of Swells,” with Musical Direction and piano accompaniment by Owen Robbins.
Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs to Present A COUPLE OF SWELLS at Act II Playhouse
Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA has announced that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, 'A Couple of Swells.'
Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA has announced that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, 'A Couple of Swells.'
THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW YouTube Channel to Kick Off A Star-Filled Month This Weekend
The Ed Sullivan Show's official YouTube channel celebrates America's Independence Day weekend with “This Is My Country” and “America The Beautiful,” performed by Pat Boone and West Point Glee Club, respectively. July 4th continues with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America Again” from trailblazing country star Loretta Lynn.
The Ed Sullivan Show's official YouTube channel celebrates America's Independence Day weekend with “This Is My Country” and “America The Beautiful,” performed by Pat Boone and West Point Glee Club, respectively. July 4th continues with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America Again” from trailblazing country star Loretta Lynn.
VRTC Performs Eugene O'Neill's ANNE CHRISTIE
VRTC's inaugural season continues March 27-28 with a Zoom theatre interpretation of Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill.
VRTC's inaugural season continues March 27-28 with a Zoom theatre interpretation of Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill.
VIDEO: Rita Moreno Appears On The Latinx House With Gloria & Emilio Estefan
With a storied career across stage and screen, Rita Moreno has received accolades ranging from the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the EGOT. And it is also her activism that makes her our icon ‒ on sexism, racism, and the most important social issues of our time.
With a storied career across stage and screen, Rita Moreno has received accolades ranging from the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the EGOT. And it is also her activism that makes her our icon ‒ on sexism, racism, and the most important social issues of our time.
The George Street Playhouse Black Friday Sale Runs Through December 4
George Street Playhouse is having its annual Black Friday sale through this Friday, December 4th. When you buy a Gift Certificate for $25 or more, you'll get an additional 20% discount code redeemable for virtual programming in 2021!
George Street Playhouse is having its annual Black Friday sale through this Friday, December 4th. When you buy a Gift Certificate for $25 or more, you'll get an additional 20% discount code redeemable for virtual programming in 2021!
Theatrical Producer Carol Ostrow Releases New Book POEMS FROM MY PANDEMIC PEN
Carol's poems are a reminder to all of us that 'This too shall pass.' Life does change, we can all adapt and get used to what the future has in store. We will be fine. Just keep loved ones, friends, and the things we hold most dear in perspective, and we will come out of this stronger and healthier than ever.
Carol's poems are a reminder to all of us that 'This too shall pass.' Life does change, we can all adapt and get used to what the future has in store. We will be fine. Just keep loved ones, friends, and the things we hold most dear in perspective, and we will come out of this stronger and healthier than ever.
Final Day To Catch Virtual Encore Reading Of Joe DiPietro's CONSCIENCE Starring Harriet Harris
The virtual reading of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE returned by popular demand this week ending today (Sunday).
The virtual reading of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE returned by popular demand this week ending today (Sunday).
Virtual Reading Of Joe DiPietro's Newest Play CONSCIENCE Returns This Week Starring Harriet Harris
The virtual reading of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE is returning by popular demand tomorrow (Wednesday) through this Sunday, November 15th.
The virtual reading of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE is returning by popular demand tomorrow (Wednesday) through this Sunday, November 15th.
Final Day to Catch Virtual Reading of Joe Dipietro's Newest Play CONSCIENCE Starring Harriet Harris
The original cast of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE has come together again for a virtual reading of the play with George Street Playhouse for streaming this week ending today (Saturday). Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.
The original cast of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE has come together again for a virtual reading of the play with George Street Playhouse for streaming this week ending today (Saturday). Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.
Joe DiPietro's Newest Play CONSCIENCE, Starring Harriet Harris, Available For Streaming Today Through Thursday
The original cast of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE has come together again for a reading of the play with George Street Playhouse to stream today (Tuesday) through this Thursday. Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.
The original cast of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE has come together again for a reading of the play with George Street Playhouse to stream today (Tuesday) through this Thursday. Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.
Playwright Eduardo Machado Joins HB Studio
Playwright Eduardo Machado will join HB Studio this fall to teach a virtual playwriting class, 'Playwriting: Development & Dialogue', that is open to interested playwrights of all levels. The class will be held over Zoom on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT, Sep. 19-Nov. 21, 2020.
Playwright Eduardo Machado will join HB Studio this fall to teach a virtual playwriting class, 'Playwriting: Development & Dialogue', that is open to interested playwrights of all levels. The class will be held over Zoom on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT, Sep. 19-Nov. 21, 2020.
RECAP: Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller Talked About Their Parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara on STARS IN THE HOUSE
Stars in the House continued Tuesday night (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. This episode was in support of The Actor's Fund.
Stars in the House continued Tuesday night (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. This episode was in support of The Actor's Fund.
Broadway Catch Up: July 8 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Feinstein, and More!
While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Feinstein, and more!
While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Feinstein, and more!
VIDEO: Watch Ben Stiller & Amy Stiller on STARS IN THE HOUSE
Stars in the House continues today (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller.
Stars in the House continues today (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Anne Meara been in?
Anne Meara has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Anne Meara been in?
Anne Meara has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Anne Meara been nominated for?
Hall of Fame Awards (), John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for After-Play and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna Christie.
What awards has Anne Meara won?
Anne Meara has won the Hall of Fame Award and the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work in After-Play.
How many shows has Anne Meara written?
Anne Meara has written 3 shows including A...My Name Is Alice (Material), After-Play (Playwright), Down the Garden Paths (Playwright).
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