Linda Lavin
Birth Place: Portland, ME, USA
Latest News on Linda Lavin:
Video: Sarah Paulson Shares Personal Significance of Tony Award Win (Oct 9, 2024)
Video: Nathan Lane Talks THE LION KING 30th Anniversary; Offers Update on CICADA, CICADA (Oct 9, 2024)
Video: Sarah Paulson Recalls Tony Award Mix-Up on THE TONIGHT SHOW (Oct 2, 2024)
Video: Sarah Paulson Shares Personal Significance of Tony Award Win (Oct 9, 2024)
Video: Nathan Lane Talks THE LION KING 30th Anniversary; Offers Update on CICADA, CICADA (Oct 9, 2024)
Video: Sarah Paulson Recalls Tony Award Mix-Up on THE TONIGHT SHOW (Oct 2, 2024)
BIO
Linda Lavin (born October 15, 1937) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing the title character in the sitcom Alice and for her stage performances, both on and off-Broadway.
After acting as a child, Lavin joined the Compass Players in the late 1950s. She began appearing on Broadway in the 1960s, earning notice in It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman in 1966 and receiving her first Tony Award nomination for Last of the Red Hot Lovers in 1970. She moved to Hollywood in 1973 and began to work on television, making recurring appearances on the sitcom Barney Miller before landing the title role on the hit comedy Alice, which ran from 1976 to 1985. She appeared in many telefilms and later she appeared in other TV works. She has also played roles in several feature films.
In 1987, she returned to Broadway, starring in Broadway Bound (winning a Tony Award), Gypsy (1990), The Sisters Rosensweig (1993), The Diary of Anne Frank (1997–1998) and The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (2000–2001), among others. In 2010, she appeared as Ruth Steiner in Collected Stories, garnering her fifth Tony nomination. She starred in NBC's short-lived sitcom Sean Saves the World as Lorna and the CBS sitcom 9JKL. She also starred in the CBS sitcom B Positive.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Rich Peasant [Replacement]
Venus [Replacement]
Robber [Replacement]
Eldest Daughter [Replacement]
Countess [Replacement]
Farmer's Wife [Replacement]
Henny Penny [Replacement]
Old Woman [Replacement]
Mother [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Melinda [Replacement]
Daisy Gamble/Melinda [Replacement]
Daisy Gamble [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Quiet Girl
Crying Daughter
Fifi of Paris
Wilma
Singer
Babs Sanditz (Understudy)
Babs (Understudy) [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Linda Lavin, You Will Get Sick
winner
- 2016 - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree
Linda Lavin
winner
- 2015 - Legend of off-Broadway Honoree
Linda Lavin
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Citites
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Linda Lavin, Collected Stories
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Linda Lavin, The New Century
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Play
Linda Lavin , The Diary of Anne Frank
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
winner
The Lortels - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Linda LavinBroadway Bound
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Actress
Linda Lavin, Broadway Bound
winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Linda Lavin , Broadway Bound
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Linda Lavin, Last of the Red Hot Lovers
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Performance
Linda Lavin, Little Murders
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance
Linda LavinCop-Out
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance
Linda Lavin, Little Murders
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1965 - Performance
Linda Lavin, Wet Paint
Videos
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from RHONY's Luann de Lesseps' A VERY COUNTESS CHRISTMAS
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Annaleigh Ashford Perform the Opening Sequence of B POSITIVE
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021
VIDEO: Linda Lavin Chats With CBS SUNDAY MORNING About Advocating For Herself, and Being Busier Than She's Ever Been
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2020
VIDEO: Linda Lavin Asks Patrons to Donate to MTC in Honor of #GivingTuesdayNow
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2020
VIDEO: Jim Caruso's PAJAMA CAST PARTY Returns Tonight at 8pm - Watch Live Here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2020
VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2020
VIDEO: Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch Perform Second Hump Day Concert Live on Facebook
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2020
VIDEO: Linda Lavin Joins Billy Stritch for a Casual Living Room Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2020
TV: Watch Highlights of Charles Busch, Linda Lavin & More in TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Benefit reading
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2019
TV: Charles Busch Gets Ready to Return to THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2019
BWW Exclusive: A History of Provincetown, Massachusetts- The Birthplace of American Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2019
BWW Exclusive: Watch a Preview of Linda Lavin's Guest Appearance on MADAM SECRETARY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2018
VIDEO: Mandy Patinkin, Chita Rivera & More Talk Hal Prince's Impact on American Theater
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 11, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Tina Fey and Tituss Burgess Sing Surprise CITY OF ANGELS Duet at MISCAST
by Stage Tube - Apr 5, 2016
TV Exclusive: Watch Cynthia Erivo Channel Barbra Streisand as Yentl in 'A Piece Of Sky' at MISCAST!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2016
TV Special: From Twelve Year-Old Tevyes to Human Totos- Broadway's Best Reflect on Their Miscast Past
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2016
News
Video: Sarah Paulson Shares Personal Significance of Tony Award Win
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Video: Nathan Lane Talks THE LION KING 30th Anniversary; Offers Update on CICADA, CICADA
Nathan Lane stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the new Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On the show, he also talked about the recent Hollywood Bowl performance of The Lion King, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic animated film and provided an update on the imaginary Cicada, Cicada musical.
Nathan Lane stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the new Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On the show, he also talked about the recent Hollywood Bowl performance of The Lion King, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic animated film and provided an update on the imaginary Cicada, Cicada musical.
Video: Sarah Paulson Recalls Tony Award Mix-Up on THE TONIGHT SHOW
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz!
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Seth Sikes & Nicolas King With Billy Stritch to Return to 54 Below
Seth Sikes & Nicholas King With Billy Stritch will return to 54 Below in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Seth Sikes & Nicholas King With Billy Stritch will return to 54 Below in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MID-CENTURY MODERN, Starring Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer, Gets Series Order at Hulu
As previously reported, Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane and Golden-Globe-winning actor Matt Bomer will be co-starring in a new Hulu comedy inspired by the fan-favorite show The Golden Girls. Initially produced as just a pilot, Hulu has now given a series order to the show.
As previously reported, Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane and Golden-Globe-winning actor Matt Bomer will be co-starring in a new Hulu comedy inspired by the fan-favorite show The Golden Girls. Initially produced as just a pilot, Hulu has now given a series order to the show.
Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage
Klea Blackhurst will present 'The Box Set,' at Chelsea Table + Stage featuring her acclaimed tribute to Hoagy Carmichael alongside Billy Stritch. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Klea Blackhurst will present 'The Box Set,' at Chelsea Table + Stage featuring her acclaimed tribute to Hoagy Carmichael alongside Billy Stritch. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Sarah Paulson Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy Legal Series ALL'S FAIR
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
Photos: Linda Eder Continues Run at 54 Below
It isn’t often on a hot summer night that I get chills and goosebumps, but that happened at Linda Eder’s performance at 54 Below last night. Check out photos here
It isn’t often on a hot summer night that I get chills and goosebumps, but that happened at Linda Eder’s performance at 54 Below last night. Check out photos here
Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer to Star in Hulu Sitcom MID-CENTURY MODERN
According to a new report, Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane and Golden-Globe-winning actor Matt Bomer will be co-starring in a new Hulu comedy inspired by the fan-favorite show Golden Girls. The series, titled, Mid-Century Modern, was created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan of Will & Grace. Ryan Murphy is set to executive produce the show.
According to a new report, Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane and Golden-Globe-winning actor Matt Bomer will be co-starring in a new Hulu comedy inspired by the fan-favorite show Golden Girls. The series, titled, Mid-Century Modern, was created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan of Will & Grace. Ryan Murphy is set to executive produce the show.
Video: Sarah Paulson Accepts Tony Award For APPROPRIATE
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Sarah Paulson has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE.
Sarah Paulson has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE.
Billy Stritch and Gabrielle Stravelli to Perform at Birdland in June
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of singer/pianist Billy Stritch and vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli team up for “Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of singer/pianist Billy Stritch and vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli team up for “Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Listen: Sarah Paulson Calls Out Trish Hawkins For Criticizing Her Performance in TALLEY'S FOLLY
Sarah Paulson hasn't forgotten the actress who criticized a performance she gave over 10 years ago, and she has spoken out about it on a recent episode of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett’s “Smartless” podcast.
Sarah Paulson hasn't forgotten the actress who criticized a performance she gave over 10 years ago, and she has spoken out about it on a recent episode of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett’s “Smartless” podcast.
Photos: APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Receives Portrait at Sardi's
Sarah Paulson, currently appearing in Appropriate on Broadway, was honored with her portrait at Sardi's recently. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
Sarah Paulson, currently appearing in Appropriate on Broadway, was honored with her portrait at Sardi's recently. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
Photos: Inside VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA Opening at Lincoln Center Theater
See photos from Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Lincoln Center Theater! Learn more about the event!
See photos from Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Lincoln Center Theater! Learn more about the event!
The Billy Stritch Trio to Return to Birdland in Special Six-Show Engagement
Experience the return of THE BILLY STRITCH TRIO at BIRDLAND THEATER in a special six-show engagement this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Experience the return of THE BILLY STRITCH TRIO at BIRDLAND THEATER in a special six-show engagement this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Dave Stryker Organ Trio, Take 6, and More to Play Birdland Over the Next Two Weeks
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running April 29th - May 12th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running April 29th - May 12th.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Linda Lavin been in?
Linda Lavin has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
How many West End shows has Linda Lavin been in?
Linda Lavin has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Linda Lavin been nominated for?
Linda Lavin has received numerous nominations and awards throughout her career, including: - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for You Will Get Sick - Legend of Off-Broadway Honoree - Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lyons - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Lyons - Performance (Obie Awards) for The Lyons (multiple nominations) - Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lyons - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lyons - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Other Desert Cities - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Other Desert Cities - Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Collected Stories - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The New Century - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife - Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Best Featured Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Defying Acts - Performance (Obie Awards) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Last of the Red Hot Lovers - Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Murders - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cop-Out - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Murders - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Wet Paint
What awards has Linda Lavin won?
Linda Lavin has received numerous awards throughout her career, including: - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree - Performance (Obie Awards) for The Lyons - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The New Century - Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Diary of Anne Frank - Performance (Obie Awards) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Death Defying Acts - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Broadway Bound - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Broadway Bound - Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Murders - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Murders - Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cop-Out - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Wet Paint.
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