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Marian Seldes

Bio: Marian Hall Seldes (August 23, 1928 – October 6, 2014) was an American actress. A five-time Tony Award nominee, she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for A Delicate Balance in 1967, and received subsequent nominations for Father's Day (1971), Deathtrap (1978–82), Ring Round the Moon (1999), and Dinner at Eight (2002)
Born: Thu, Aug 23 1928
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Oct 06 2014
Marian Seldes is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Marian
Marian
Marian Seldes would have been no older than 86 in Marian as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 2017
Poster of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
Marian Seldes was 83 in Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life as 'Mabel Billingsly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2012
Poster of The Extra Man
The Extra Man
Marian Seldes was 81 in The Extra Man as 'Vivian Cudlip'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 2010
Poster of Home
Home
Marian Seldes was 80 in Home as 'Peggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of The Toe Tactic
The Toe Tactic
Marian Seldes was 80 in The Toe Tactic as 'Eunice (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 2009
Poster of Murnau, Borzage and Fox
Murnau, Borzage and Fox
Marian Seldes was 80 in Murnau, Borzage and Fox as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 2008
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment
The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment
Marian Seldes was 79 in The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment as 'The Duchess of Krakenthorp'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 2008
Poster of Leatherheads
Leatherheads
Marian Seldes was 79 in Leatherheads as 'Clerk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 2008
Poster of The Visitor
The Visitor
Marian Seldes was 79 in The Visitor as 'Barbara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 2008
Poster of August Rush
August Rush
Marian Seldes was 79 in August Rush as 'The Dean'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 2007
Poster of Miriam
Miriam
Marian Seldes was 78 in Miriam as 'Mrs. H.T. Miller'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2007
Poster of Suburban Girl
Suburban Girl
Marian Seldes was 78 in Suburban Girl as 'Margaret Paddleford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of In from the Night
In from the Night
Marian Seldes was 77 in In from the Night as 'Nora Cantata'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 2006
Poster of Ballets Russes
Ballets Russes
Marian Seldes was 77 in Ballets Russes as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 2005
Poster of Plainsong
Plainsong
Marian Seldes was 75 in Plainsong as 'Iva Stearns'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 2004
Poster of Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
Marian Seldes was 75 in Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Mona Lisa Smile
Mona Lisa Smile
Marian Seldes was 75 in Mona Lisa Smile as 'President Jocelyn Carr'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 2003
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Marian Seldes was 74 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Hollywood Ending
Hollywood Ending
Marian Seldes was 73 in Hollywood Ending as 'Alexandra'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2002
Poster of Town & Country
Town & Country
Marian Seldes was 72 in Town & Country as 'Eugenie's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2001
Poster of Duets
Duets
Marian Seldes was 72 in Duets as 'Harriet Gahagan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2000
Poster of 1961
1961
Marian Seldes was 71 in 1961 as 'Abby Hedley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of If These Walls Could Talk 2
If These Walls Could Talk 2
Marian Seldes was 71 in If These Walls Could Talk 2 as 'Abby Hedley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of The Haunting
The Haunting
Marian Seldes was 70 in The Haunting as 'Mrs. Dudley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1999
Poster of Celebrity
Celebrity
Marian Seldes was 70 in Celebrity as 'Datloff Party Guest'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1998
Poster of Affliction
Affliction
Marian Seldes was 69 in Affliction as 'Alma Pittman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1998
Poster of Home Alone 3
Home Alone 3
Marian Seldes was 69 in Home Alone 3 as 'Mrs. Hess'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Digging to China
Digging to China
Marian Seldes was 68 in Digging to China as 'Leah Schroth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1997
Poster of Tom and Huck
Tom and Huck
Marian Seldes was 67 in Tom and Huck as 'Widow Douglas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Clarissa
Clarissa
Marian Seldes was 67 in Clarissa as 'Lillian Banion'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1995
Poster of Truman
Truman
Marian Seldes was 67 in Truman as 'Eleanor Roosevelt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness
In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness
Marian Seldes was 65 in In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness as 'Justice Susie Sharp'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1994
Poster of The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Marian Seldes was 63 in The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag as 'Margaret Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Zits
Zits
Marian Seldes was 59 in Zits as 'Miss Maple'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1988
Poster of Gertrude Stein and a Companion!
Gertrude Stein and a Companion!
Marian Seldes was 58 in Gertrude Stein and a Companion! as 'Alice B. Toklas'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1987
Poster of Fingers
Fingers
Marian Seldes was 49 in Fingers as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1978
Poster of Kate McShane
Kate McShane
Marian Seldes was 46 in Kate McShane as 'Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1975
Poster of The Star Wagon
The Star Wagon
Marian Seldes was 38 in The Star Wagon as 'Marian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1966
Poster of The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Marian Seldes was 36 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Herodias'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1965
Poster of Crime and Punishment USA
Crime and Punishment USA
Marian Seldes was 31 in Crime and Punishment USA as 'Debbie Cole'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1959
Poster of The Big Fisherman
The Big Fisherman
Marian Seldes was 30 in The Big Fisherman as 'Arnon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1959
Poster of The Plot to Kill Stalin
The Plot to Kill Stalin
Marian Seldes was 30 in The Plot to Kill Stalin as 'Mme. Molotov'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1958
Poster of The Light in the Forest
The Light in the Forest
Marian Seldes was 29 in The Light in the Forest as 'Kate Owens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 1958
Poster of The True Story of Jesse James
The True Story of Jesse James
Marian Seldes was 28 in The True Story of Jesse James as 'Rowena Cobb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1957
Poster of The Young Stranger
The Young Stranger
Marian Seldes was 28 in The Young Stranger as 'Mrs. Morse (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1957
Poster of The Lonely Night
The Lonely Night
Marian Seldes was 25 in The Lonely Night as 'Caroline'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1954

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 Big Day
Big Day
Marian Seldes was 78+ in Big Day
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 28 2006
Poster of The Book of Daniel
The Book of Daniel
Marian Seldes was 77+ in The Book of Daniel as 'Helen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2006
Poster of Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Marian Seldes was 76+ in Clubhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2004
Poster of A Nero Wolfe Mystery
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Marian Seldes was 72+ in A Nero Wolfe Mystery as 'Louise Grantham Robilotti'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Marian Seldes was 71+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Peggy Kendall'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Marian Seldes was 69+ in Sex and the City as 'Mrs. Big'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of Central Park West
Central Park West
Marian Seldes was 67+ in Central Park West
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Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Marian Seldes was 65+ in Frasier as 'Betty'.
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Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Good & Evil
Good & Evil
Marian Seldes was 63+ in Good & Evil
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Wed, Sep 25 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Marian Seldes was 62+ in Law & Order as 'Suzanne'.
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Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Wings
Wings
Marian Seldes was 61+ in Wings as 'Eleanor Kingsbury'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Marian Seldes was 60+ in Murphy Brown as 'Murphy's Aunt Brooke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Marian Seldes was 56+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Lydia Winthrop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Marian Seldes was 55+ in Kate & Allie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Marian Seldes was 39+ in Mannix as 'Ida Colby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Branded
Branded
Marian Seldes was 36+ in Branded as 'Neela'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Marian Seldes was 30+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
Marian Seldes was 30+ in The Rifleman as 'Hazel / The Vision'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Marian Seldes was 30+ in The Texan as 'Cora Laird'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Shirley Temple's Storybook
Shirley Temple's Storybook
Marian Seldes was 29+ in Shirley Temple's Storybook as 'Widow Enga'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1958
Poster of The Court of Last Resort
The Court of Last Resort
Marian Seldes was 29+ in The Court of Last Resort
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Marian Seldes was 29+ in Suspicion
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Marian Seldes was 29+ in Perry Mason as 'Mary K. Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
Marian Seldes was 29+ in M Squad as 'Martha Wicklow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Marian Seldes was 29+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Mollie Stanton, Christie Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Marian Seldes was 28+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Alicia Jolland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Marian Seldes was 27+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Audience Member, Self - Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Marian Seldes was 27+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Marian Seldes was 27+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Lydia Brailing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Marian Seldes was 27+ in Gunsmoke as 'Mrs. Cullen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Marian Seldes was 26+ in The Millionaire as 'Dorothy 'Dot' McAllister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Marian Seldes was 26+ in Climax! as 'Betty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Marian Seldes was 24+ in General Electric Theater as 'Persis Hughes, Adelaide Baines, Leah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Marian Seldes was 24+ in Omnibus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Marian Seldes was 23+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Emily, Iva Stearns, Nora Cantata'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Marian Seldes was 22+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'May, Anne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Hands of Murder
Hands of Murder
Marian Seldes was 21+ in Hands of Murder
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Marian Seldes was 20+ in Studio One as 'Anna Zenger, Mary Widdicomb, Belle Giles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Marian Seldes was 20+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as ', Emilia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Marian Seldes was 18+ in Kraft Television Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947