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Gilda Radner

Date of Death: May 20, 1989 (42)

Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1980
Carrie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Performer

Writing


Movies

The Last Detail
[ 1973 ] Nichiren Shoshu Member
Animalympics
[ 1980 ] Barbra Warblers, Brenda Springer, Cora Lee Perrier
First Family
[ 1980 ] Gloria Link
Hanky Panky
[ 1982 ] Kate Hellman
The Woman in Red
[ 1984 ] Ms. Milner
Movers & Shakers
[ 1985 ] Livia Machado
Haunted Honeymoon
[ 1986 ] Vickie Pearle

TV Shows

Saturday Night Live
Emily Litella, Baba Wawa

Videos

News


David Letterman and Paul Shaffer Reunite for Exclusive Conversation at PAC NYC
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) will welcome back award-winning comedian and television broadcaster David Letterman to host “Conversations: David Letterman with Paul Shaffer” on April 10, 2025 at 7:00PM.
Previews: PONYTAILS, CHIFFON AND SHANGRI-LA at Arthur Newman Theatre At The Joslyn Center
by Kay Kudukis - Mar 12, 2025

Girl groups have always been part of our culture. For me, it began watching The Andrews Sisters in old films, or sitting with my granny while she watched The Lawrence Welk Show, hoping that the Lennon Sisters would be on that week. So, Francesca Amari’s Ponytails, Chiffon & Shangri-la hits just right, providing us a look back at the girl groups who came after all the sister acts. 
Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025

Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.
First-Ever Episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Air on NBC
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025

NBC is celebrating the legacy of “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 15 with the first-ever “SNL” telecast airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT as well as an encore of presentation of the critically acclaimed documentary “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.'
Jackie Tohn To Host the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025

The Costume Designers Guild has announced that actor and singer Jackie Tohn will host the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards). Colman Domingo, Kathryn Hahn, Mindy Kaling, and Paul Tazewell have also been confirmed as presenters.
BIG HAIR: A Rad And Wild Love Affair Comes to the Whitefire Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter, music, and heartfelt storytelling in BIG HAIR: A Rad and Wild Love Affair, written and performed by Maegan Mandarino in March.
Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Welcomes Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

CULTURE & COCKTAILS recently hosted comedy writer Alan Zweibel. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and the legendary Alan Zweibel was one of the show’s original writers. Check out photos from the event.
Comedian Margaret Cho Reveals New 2025 Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Margaret Cho, the five-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian/actress who has been touring her hilarious stand-up comedy shows in North America for over four decades has added brand new 2025 dates to her highly successful Live and LIVID! tour. 
Margaret Cho Reveals New 2025 Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

Margaret Cho - the five-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian/actress who has been touring her hilarious stand-up comedy shows in North America for over four decades has added brand new 2025 dates to her highly successful Live and LIVID! tour.
BIG HAIR Begins 2025 Tour In LA
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

BIG HAIR: A Rad and Wild Love Affair, written and performed by Maegan Mandarino, will play Los Angeles in January. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here.
Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 9, 2024

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.  Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.
Review: NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 7, 2024

What did our critic think of NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center?
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Return With Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel will be joining Culture & Cocktails at The Ben in January. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to attend the event!
Video: Meet the Cast of GENE AND GILDA at George Street Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato, will run at George Street Playhouse in December. Meet the actors playing Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, Jonathan Randell Silver and Jordan Kai Burnett in the video here!
Meet the Cast of CULT OF LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Cult of Love begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway at Second Stage's Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Cult of Love here!
GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse Will Be Live Streamed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced that Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato will be available for streaming. The simulcast performances will air this December.
Jordan Kai Burnett and Jonathan Randell Silver Will Reprise Roles in GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato. Gene & Gilda will begin previews on Tuesday December 3 with an opening night set for Friday December 6 for a limited run through December 22, 2024.
RUNNING FOR THE WHITE HOUSE Streaming On Demand Through November 1
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

This election season, two solo theater artists are coming together to create 'Running for the White House: Two Women, One Hundred Years Apart.' The program is available to stream on demand through November 1 and features two solo plays.
David Rasche and Mare Winningham Complete the Cast of CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

David Rasche and Emmy Award winner, Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Mare Winningham will star in Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage Theater. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gilda Radner been in?

Gilda Radner has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Gilda Radner been in?

Gilda Radner has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Gilda Radner written?

Gilda Radner has written 1 shows including Gilda Radner - Live From New York (Bookwriter).

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