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Caroline Aaron

Birth Place: Richmond, VA, USA

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Caroline Aaron is a talented actress with a career spanning over four decades. Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1952, Aaron grew up in Los Angeles and attended UCLA where she studied theatre. She began her professional acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in small roles on television shows such as "The Love Boat" and "Taxi."



In 1982, Aaron made her Broadway debut in the play "The Iceman Cometh" alongside Jason Robards. She went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "The Sisters Rosensweig" and "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife." Her performances on Broadway earned her critical acclaim and helped establish her as a versatile and talented actress.

While Aaron is known for her work on stage, she has also made a name for herself in film and television. She has appeared in over 80 films, including "Broadcast News," "Sleepless in Seattle," and "Deconstructing Harry." Aaron has also made numerous television appearances, including recurring roles on shows such as "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Transparent," and "The Leftovers."

In addition to her work in film and television, Aaron is also an accomplished voice actress. She has lent her voice to several animated shows and films, including "King of the Hill," "The Wild Thornberrys," and "The Powerpuff Girls."

Despite her success in film and television, Aaron has never strayed far from her roots in theatre. She has continued to appear in productions both on and off Broadway throughout her career. In 2017, she starred in the off-Broadway play "The Minty Clinch Report" at the Theatre at St. Clement's.

Aaron's talent and versatility as an actress have earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. She has been nominated for several awards, including an Emmy for her role in the television movie "Breaking the Silence." In 2016, she was awarded the Lee Strasberg Artistic Achievement Award for her contributions to the performing arts.

In addition to her acting work, Aaron is also a writer and producer. She co-wrote and produced the film "My First Mister" in 2001, which starred Albert Brooks and Leelee Sobieski. She also wrote and produced the short film "What I Did for Love" in 2006.

Outside of her career in entertainment, Aaron is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. She has spoken publicly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression, and has worked with organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Overall, Caroline Aaron is a talented and accomplished actress who has made a significant impact on both stage and screen. Her versatility and range as an actress have earned her critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her career, and her advocacy work has helped to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Judy Spector

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Maggs Morris

[Broadway]
1991
Felicia Dantine

[Broadway]
1986
Barbara Kahn (Standby)

Trudy Heyman (Standby)

[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

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

Awards and Nominations

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

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News


CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Reveals Full Creative Team

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

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

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

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Broadway Buying Guide: December 9, 2024- Give the Gift of Broadway This Holiday Season

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Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost

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.
Tickets Now On Sale for CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER, Starring Caroline Aaron & Matt Doyle

Tickets for the off-Broadway comedy, Conversations with Mother, starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle are now on sale and available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Caroline Aaron & Matt Doyle to Star in CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Off-Broadway

Conversations with Mother, a new play by Matthew Lombardo starring SAG Award winner Caroline Aaron and Tony Award winner Matt Doyle will play a strictly limited engagement this winter at Theatre 555. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Will Perform Two Works in Progress by Sandra Tsing Loh

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series will present two new works-in-progress by iconoclastic writer/performer Sandra Tsing Loh. 
Video: Joanna Gleason's Directorial Debut THE GROTTO Trailer

Nova Vento Entertainment and FLMKR released the trailer for The Grotto, a dramedy directed by Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason. The film presents a coming-of-middle-age story. Watch now!
Review: MADWOMEN OF THE WEST, Riverside Studios

Four acting icons. A mostly clever script. And enough gossip to last an entire theatre season. What more could you ask for from a summer’s evening at the theatre? Madwomen of the West transfers to Riverside Studios after seasons in New York and LA and, while a little clumsy at times, is a showcase of the immense talent of its cast.
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen

Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
Photos: Hal Linden, Marilu Henner Celebrate Opening Night of THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE

Hal Linden and Marilu Henner are now starring in The Journals of Adam and Eve, a new comedy by Ed. Weinberger, which is being presented as a special summer run at The Sheen Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
Video: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

Get a first look at the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie starring two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Albert Peterson, Krysta Rodriguez as Rosie Alvarez, and Tony Award® nominee Ephraim Sykes as Conrad Birdie at The Kennedy Center. Check out the all new video!
Review: BYE, BYE, BIRDIE at Kennedy Center

The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is one that you don’t see produced professionally very often which is a good thing. The 1960 Charles Strouse/Lee Adams/Michael Stewart musical Bye, Bye, Birdie was at one point the most produced musical by high schools and community theatres but strangely it has had very few large-scale revivals. Roundabout Theatre Company’s production in 2009 marked the last time the show was seen on Broadway in a major production.
Review Roundup: Critics Sounds Off On BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie, and the reviews are rolling in!
Photos: First Look at Ephraim Sykes, Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and More in BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. Check out all new photos here!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE

In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center rehearses 'A Lot of Livin' to Do,' 'Kids,' and 'Rosie.'
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center, starring Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!

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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