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Lainie Kazan

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lainie Kazan (born May 15, 1940) is an American actress and singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lainie Kazan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Wed, May 15 1940
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Lainie Kazan is 84 years old
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Poster of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Lainie Kazan was 83 in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 as 'Maria Portokalos'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2023
Poster of Tango Shalom
Tango Shalom
Lainie Kazan was 81 in Tango Shalom as 'Leah Zlotkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 2021
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Lainie Kazan was 81 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Olympia
Olympia
Lainie Kazan was 78 in Olympia as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 2018
Poster of The Amityville Murders
The Amityville Murders
Lainie Kazan was 78 in The Amityville Murders as 'Nona'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 2018
Poster of Garlic and Gunpowder
Garlic and Gunpowder
Lainie Kazan was 77 in Garlic and Gunpowder as 'Rose Lusconi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2018
Poster of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Lainie Kazan was 75 in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 as 'Maria Portokalos'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 2016
Poster of Pixels
Pixels
Lainie Kazan was 75 in Pixels as 'Mickey Lamonsoff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2015
Poster of Pearly Gates
Pearly Gates
Lainie Kazan was 74 in Pearly Gates as 'Millie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 2015
Poster of Tab Hunter Confidential
Tab Hunter Confidential
Lainie Kazan was 74 in Tab Hunter Confidential as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 2015
Poster of The Cookie Mobster
The Cookie Mobster
Lainie Kazan was 74 in The Cookie Mobster as 'Mamma'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 2014
Poster of I'm a Mitzvah
I'm a Mitzvah
Lainie Kazan was 73 in I'm a Mitzvah as 'Mrs. Cohen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2014
Poster of Meir's Festival
Meir's Festival
Lainie Kazan was 73 in Meir's Festival as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of Finding Joy
Finding Joy
Lainie Kazan was 73 in Finding Joy as 'Gloria'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2013
Poster of I Am Divine
I Am Divine
Lainie Kazan was 72 in I Am Divine as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 2013
Poster of Divorce Invitation
Divorce Invitation
Lainie Kazan was 72 in Divorce Invitation as 'Elaine lipnick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 2012
Poster of Expecting Mary
Expecting Mary
Lainie Kazan was 70 in Expecting Mary as 'Lillian Littlefeather'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Lainie Kazan was 70 in Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis as 'Sharon Klublershturf'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 2010
Poster of Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
Lainie Kazan was 70 in Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! as 'Shirley Hirsch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of You Don't Mess with the Zohan
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Lainie Kazan was 68 in You Don't Mess with the Zohan as 'Gail Klayman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Beau Jest
Beau Jest
Lainie Kazan was 67 in Beau Jest as 'Miriam Goldman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2008
Poster of Bratz
Bratz
Lainie Kazan was 67 in Bratz as 'Bubbie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
Lainie Kazan was 66 in Red Riding Hood as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of The Engagement Ring
The Engagement Ring
Lainie Kazan was 65 in The Engagement Ring as 'Alicia Rosa Anselmi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 2005
Poster of Whiskey School
Whiskey School
Lainie Kazan was 65 in Whiskey School as 'Hedy Seligman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2005
Poster of Gigli
Gigli
Lainie Kazan was 63 in Gigli as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of A Good Night to Die
A Good Night to Die
Lainie Kazan was 62 in A Good Night to Die as 'Diane'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 2003
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Lainie Kazan was 62 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Tempted
Tempted
Lainie Kazan was 62 in Tempted as 'Julia'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 2003
Poster of Eight Crazy Nights
Eight Crazy Nights
Lainie Kazan was 62 in Eight Crazy Nights as 'Old Woman (singing voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Lainie Kazan was 61 in My Big Fat Greek Wedding as 'Maria Portokalos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2002
Poster of The Crew
The Crew
Lainie Kazan was 60 in The Crew as 'Pepper Lowenstein'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 2000
Poster of Bruno
Bruno
Lainie Kazan was 59 in Bruno as 'Sister Mary Perpetua'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 2000
Poster of If You Only Knew
If You Only Knew
Lainie Kazan was 59 in If You Only Knew as 'Bess'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of What's Cooking?
What's Cooking?
Lainie Kazan was 59 in What's Cooking? as 'Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of The Unknown Cyclist
The Unknown Cyclist
Lainie Kazan was 58 in The Unknown Cyclist as 'Rachel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1998
Poster of Permanent Midnight
Permanent Midnight
Lainie Kazan was 58 in Permanent Midnight as 'Jerry's Mother at Funeral'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of The Big Hit
The Big Hit
Lainie Kazan was 57 in The Big Hit as 'Jeanne Shulman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1998
Poster of Safety Patrol!
Safety Patrol!
Lainie Kazan was 57 in Safety Patrol! as 'Mrs. Day'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1998
Poster of Allie & Me
Allie & Me
Lainie Kazan was 57 in Allie & Me as 'Camille Alexander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of The Associate
The Associate
Lainie Kazan was 56 in The Associate as 'Cindy Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Love Is All There Is
Love Is All There Is
Lainie Kazan was 55 in Love Is All There Is as 'Sadie Capomezzo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Prince for a Day
Prince for a Day
Lainie Kazan was 55 in Prince for a Day as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of The Cemetery Club
The Cemetery Club
Lainie Kazan was 52 in The Cemetery Club as 'Selma'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
Lainie Kazan was 51 in I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore as 'Sarah Fishbine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of 29th Street
29th Street
Lainie Kazan was 51 in 29th Street as 'Mrs. Pesce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1991
Poster of Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday
Lainie Kazan was 49 in Earthday Birthday as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Hägar the Horrible
Hägar the Horrible
Lainie Kazan was 49 in Hägar the Horrible as 'Helga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of Beaches
Beaches
Lainie Kazan was 48 in Beaches as 'Leona Bloom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark
Lainie Kazan was 48 in Out of the Dark as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1988
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
Lainie Kazan was 47 in Harry and the Hendersons as 'Irene Moffitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Medium Rare
Medium Rare
Lainie Kazan was 46 in Medium Rare as 'Helga Costas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of The Delta Force
The Delta Force
Lainie Kazan was 45 in The Delta Force as 'Sylvia Goldman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of The Journey of Natty Gann
The Journey of Natty Gann
Lainie Kazan was 45 in The Journey of Natty Gann as 'Connie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Lust in the Dust
Lust in the Dust
Lainie Kazan was 44 in Lust in the Dust as 'Marguerita Ventura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf
The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf
Lainie Kazan was 44 in The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf as 'Madam Zola'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1985
Poster of Obsessive Love
Obsessive Love
Lainie Kazan was 44 in Obsessive Love as 'Margaret Chase'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1984
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Lainie Kazan was 43 in Pinocchio as 'Sophia, the Blue Fairy'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1984
Poster of The Jerk, Too
The Jerk, Too
Lainie Kazan was 43 in The Jerk, Too as 'Card Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1984
Poster of Sunset Limousine
Sunset Limousine
Lainie Kazan was 43 in Sunset Limousine as 'Jessie Durning'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1983
Poster of My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year
Lainie Kazan was 42 in My Favorite Year as 'Belle Carroca'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of One from the Heart
One from the Heart
Lainie Kazan was 41 in One from the Heart as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1982
Poster of A Cry for Love
A Cry for Love
Lainie Kazan was 40 in A Cry for Love as 'Tina Weathersby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 1980
Poster of Abraham's Sacrifice
Abraham's Sacrifice
Lainie Kazan was 39 in Abraham's Sacrifice as 'Hagar'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 1979
Poster of A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
Lainie Kazan was 37 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story as 'Sophie Tucker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1978
Poster of Romance of a Horsethief
Romance of a Horsethief
Lainie Kazan was 31 in Romance of a Horsethief as 'Estusha'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1971
Poster of Lady in Cement
Lady in Cement
Lainie Kazan was 28 in Lady in Cement as 'Maria Baretto'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1968
Poster of Dayton's Devils
Dayton's Devils
Lainie Kazan was 28 in Dayton's Devils as 'Leda Martell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1968
Poster of The Italians
The Italians
Lainie Kazan will be 84+ in The Italians
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Back of Book
Back of Book
Lainie Kazan will be 84+ in Back of Book as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Lainie Kazan was 82+ in Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures as 'Farmer Weebo (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of The Kominsky Method
The Kominsky Method
Lainie Kazan was 78+ in The Kominsky Method as 'Norman's Grandmother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 16 2018
Poster of Fuller House
Fuller House
Lainie Kazan was 75+ in Fuller House as 'Irma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 26 2016
Poster of Jessie
Jessie
Lainie Kazan was 71+ in Jessie as 'Wanda Winkle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2011
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Lainie Kazan was 69+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Lainie Kazan was 69+ in Modern Family as 'Eleanor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Lainie Kazan was 68+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Lainie Kazan was 66+ in Ugly Betty as 'Dina Talercio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of 'Til Death
'Til Death
Lainie Kazan was 66+ in 'Til Death as 'Donna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Lainie Kazan was 65+ in Hell's Kitchen as 'Self - Restaurant Patron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of Living with Fran
Living with Fran
Lainie Kazan was 64+ in Living with Fran
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Lainie Kazan was 64+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'C.J.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Lainie Kazan was 64+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Maxine Rosen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Lainie Kazan was 64+ in Boston Legal as 'Judge Paula Stern'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of My Big Fat Greek Life
My Big Fat Greek Life
Lainie Kazan was 62+ in My Big Fat Greek Life as 'Maria Portokalos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 2003
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Lainie Kazan was 60+ in Strong Medicine as 'Mrs. Biancavilla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Lainie Kazan was 58+ in Will & Grace as 'Aunt Honey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Lainie Kazan was 58+ in The King of Queens as 'Ava St. Clair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Lainie Kazan was 57+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Mrs. Day'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of Veronica's Closet
Veronica's Closet
Lainie Kazan was 57+ in Veronica's Closet as 'Dottie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of Life's Work
Life's Work
Lainie Kazan was 56+ in Life's Work
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Lainie Kazan was 56+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Lainie Kazan was 54+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Doris Bernstein, Aunt Meg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Lainie Kazan was 53+ in The Nanny as 'Aunt Freida'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Lainie Kazan was 50+ in Beverly Hills, 90210
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Lainie Kazan was 49+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Mrs. Grafungar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Karen's Song
Karen's Song
Lainie Kazan was 47+ in Karen's Song as 'Claire Steiner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 18 1987
Poster of Tough Cookies
Tough Cookies
Lainie Kazan was 45+ in Tough Cookies
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Wed, Mar 05 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Lainie Kazan was 45+ in Amazing Stories as 'Sister Teresa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Lainie Kazan was 44+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Anna Grimaldi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Lainie Kazan was 42+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Lainie Kazan was 42+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Sophia, the Blue Fairy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Lainie Kazan was 42+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase
Lainie Kazan was 38+ in The Paper Chase as 'Rose Samuels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Lainie Kazan was 34+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Lainie Kazan was 31+ in Columbo as 'Valerie Kirk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Lainie Kazan was 28+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Lainie Kazan was 27+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Lainie Kazan was 25+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Lainie Kazan was 24+ in Hullabaloo as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1965
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Lainie Kazan was 23+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Lainie Kazan was 22+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Lainie Kazan was 21+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Lainie Kazan was 15+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Lainie Kazan was 12+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Lainie Kazan was 8+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948