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BIO



Caroline Aaron is known to theatre, film and television audiences, as well as a published author and playwright.

She made her Broadway debut in Robert Altman's "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean,Jimmy Dean" and later appeared in the film. The following Broadway season, she starred in the revival of "The Iceman Cometh". She next starred in Mike Nichols's Broadway smash comedy "Social Security". She returned to Broadway starring in "I Hate Hamlet." She headlined the west coast premiere of Wendy Wasserstein's "The Sisters Rosensweig" and was acknowledged with both a Helen Hayes and Dramalogue Award. Next on Broadway she starred in Woody Allen's comedy "Honeymoon Hotel". She headlined Lincoln Center's award winning play "A Kid Like Jake." She played the title role in "All The Days" at the McCarter Theatre and was named best actress by several newspapers in the New York/New Jersey area. She headlined "Call Waiting" at The. Odyssey theatre which became a hit and was later made into a film available on Amazon Prime.

On film Caroline has been in over a hundred films and is frequently in demand from top directors including Woody Allen, the late Mike Nichols, Nora Ephron, Paul Mazursky, and Robert Altman.

Favorite film roles include Kevin Spacey's "Beyond the Sea", 21 & 22 Jump Street, Just Like Heaven", "Nancy Drew", "Surveillance", "Love Comes Lately", "Edward Scissorhands", "Anywhere But Here", The Big Night", and "Bounce" among others. Later this year she will be seen in "Theatre Camp", "Between Two Temples", and "The Fourth Dementia".

Television audiences are also familiar with her work as a guest star on hundreds of shows. She has recurred on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ghosts, Episodes and Transparent. She is best known for her role as Shirley Maisel on the hit Amazon series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

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STAGE CREDITS

Madwomen of the West Madwomen of the West
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
Relatively Speaking Relatively Speaking
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Judy Spector
An Imaginary Life
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Maggs Morris
I Hate Hamlet
[Broadway]
1991
Felicia Dantine
Social Security
[Broadway]
1986
Barbara Kahn (Standby)
Trudy Heyman (Standby)
The Iceman Cometh
[Broadway]
1985
Cora

Movies

Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
[ 1982 ] Teenager
Without a Trace
[ 1983 ] Makeup Woman
Baby It's You
[ 1983 ] Waitress
The Brother from Another Planet
[ 1984 ] Randy Sue Carter
O.C. and Stiggs
[ 1985 ] Janine
Heartburn
[ 1986 ] Judith
Anna
[ 1987 ] Interviewer
Working Girl
[ 1988 ] Petty Marsh Secretary
Crimes and Misdemeanors
[ 1989 ] Barbara
Edward Scissorhands
[ 1990 ] Marge
Alice
[ 1990 ] Sue
Husbands and Wives
[ 1992 ] Dinner Party Guests
This Is My Life
[ 1992 ] Martha Ingels
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] Dr. Marcia Fieldstone
The Pickle
[ 1993 ] Nancy Osborne
Mixed Nuts
[ 1994 ] Hotline Caller
A Modern Affair
[ 1995 ] Elaine
House Arrest
[ 1996 ] Louise Finley
Big Night
[ 1996 ] Woman in Restaurant
Deconstructing Harry
[ 1997 ] Doris
Dinner and Driving
[ 1997 ] Roz
White Lies
[ 1997 ] Virginia Pt
Primary Colors
[ 1998 ] Lucille Kaufman
Life in the Fast Lane
[ 1998 ] Venessa
Anywhere But Here
[ 1999 ] Gail Letterfine
Bounce
[ 2000 ] Donna
What Planet Are You From?
[ 2000 ] Nadine
Lucky Numbers
[ 2000 ] Nurse Sharpling
Nobody's Baby
[ 2001 ] Doctor
Never Again
[ 2001 ] Elaine
Amy's Orgasm
[ 2001 ] Janet Gaines
Joe Dirt
[ 2001 ] Joe's Mom
Pumpkin
[ 2002 ] Claudia Prinsinger
Two Days
[ 2003 ] Mrs. Miller
A Day Without a Mexican
[ 2004 ] Aunt Gigi
Call Waiting
[ 2004 ] Judy Baxter, Carol Lane
Cellular
[ 2004 ] Marilyn Mooney
Beyond the Sea
[ 2004 ] Nina Csotto Maffia
Along Came Polly
[ 2004 ] Wedding Coordinator
Just Like Heaven
[ 2005 ] Grace
Grilled
[ 2006 ] Faye Goldbluth
Nancy Drew
[ 2007 ] Barbara Barbara
Love Comes Lately
[ 2007 ] Rachel Meyerowitz
Surveillance
[ 2008 ] Janet
Finding Bliss
[ 2009 ] Debra Balaban
Love Hurts
[ 2009 ] Wanda
Our Family Wedding
[ 2010 ] Elaine
Meeting Spencer
[ 2011 ] Nancy Diamond
21 Jump Street
[ 2012 ] Annie Schmidt
Tuna
[ 2013 ] Virginia
22 Jump Street
[ 2014 ] Annie Schmidt
The Rewrite
[ 2014 ] Ellen
Hello, My Name Is Doris
[ 2015 ] Val
Breakable You
[ 2017 ] Judith Singer
Bitch
[ 2017 ] Nana
Christmas vs. The Walters
[ 2021 ] Jane
The Grotto
[ 2022 ] Vera King
4th Dementia
[ 2024 ] Nellie
Between the Temples
[ 2024 ] Meira Gottlieb
4th Dementia
[ 2024 ] Nellie
Between the Temples
[ 2024 ] Meira Gottlieb
31 Candles
[ 2025 ] Lila
31 Candles
[ 2025 ] Lila

TV Shows

7th Heaven
Sally Palmer
American Dad!
Waitress
Episodes
Linda
Franklin & Bash
Judge Rebecca Bayles
Law & Order
Valerie Walker, Susan
Madam Secretary
Edie Moran
One on One
Cheryl Ballard
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Shirley Maisel
Transparent
Judy
Wings
Mary Pat Lee
Ghosts
[ 2021-2024 ] Carol
Ghosts
[ 2021-2024 ] Carol

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Caroline AaronSisters Rosensweig

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Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of March, including
Review Roundup: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER, Starring Matt Doyle and Caroline Aaron Photo
Review Roundup: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER, Starring Matt Doyle and Caroline Aaron
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle, just celebrated its opening night at Theater 555. Check out what the New York theater critics are saying about the new play...
Photos: Inside Opening Night of CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 24, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle just celebrated its opening night at Theater 555 for a limited run through May 11. Checko ut photos from the special occasion here!
Photos: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle Photo
Photos: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle will officially open this weekend. Check out all new photos here!
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Photo
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Theatre Washington has announced nominees for the 41st Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER to Launch $39 Rush Tickets Photo
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER to Launch $39 Rush Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle is launching a rush ticket policy. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carpenter Photo
Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carpenter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2025
by - Feb 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed pver the weekend.
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
Video: Caroline Aaron & Matt Doyle Are Getting Ready for CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Photo
Video: Caroline Aaron & Matt Doyle Are Getting Ready for CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER
by Joey Mervis - Jan 31, 2025

Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle return to the stage this winter in Matthew Lombardo’s Conversations with Mother, directed by Noah Himmelstein. Watch in this video as the whole company explains what the play is all about.
Photos: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER's Matt Doyle & Caroline Aaron Meet the Press Photo
Photos: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER's Matt Doyle & Caroline Aaron Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 30, 2025

Matthew Lombardo’s Conversations with Mother will star Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle. The production will play a limited engagement at Theatre 555. See photos of Doyle and Aaron meeting the press here! 
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555 Photo
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City in March. Learn more about the play.
Joanna Pickering's New Work CEASE AND DESIST Will Be Performed at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City this February and March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Reveals Full Creative Team Photo
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Reveals Full Creative Team
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Rehearsals for Matthew Lombardo’s new off-Broadway comedy, Conversations with Mother, starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle, will begin next week. Find out who has joined the creative team here!
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 30, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 30, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 23, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 16, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 16, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 9, 2024- Give the Gift of Broadway This Holiday Seaso Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 9, 2024- Give the Gift of Broadway This Holiday Season
by Team BWW - Dec 9, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 9, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 2, 2024.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Caroline Aaron been in?

Caroline Aaron has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Caroline Aaron been in?

Caroline Aaron has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Caroline Aaron been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sisters Rosensweig.

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