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Elizabeth Franz

Performer

Elizabeth Franz - 1535

Elizabeth Franz - 1535

Elizabeth Franz

Performer

Tony winner Elizabeth Franz died November 4, after a severe reaction to cancer treatment. She was 84 years old.

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Born: Jun 18, 1941 in Akron, Ohio, USA
Death: Nov 04, 2025 in Woodbury, Connecticut, USA

Roles (12)

	The Miracle Worker Opened March 03, 2010	as Aunt Ev (Original)
	Morning's at Seven Opened April 21, 2002	as Aaronetta Gibbs (Original)
	Death of a Salesman Opened February 10, 1999	as Linda (Original)
	Uncle Vanya Opened February 23, 1995	as Maria Vasilyevna Voinitskaya (Original)
	Getting Married Opened June 26, 1991	as Mrs. Bridgenorth (Original)
	The Cemetery Club Opened May 15, 1990	as Ida (Original)
	Broadway Bound Opened December 04, 1986	as Kate (Replacement)
	The Octette Bridge Club Opened March 05, 1985	as Nora (Original)
	Brighton Beach Memoirs Opened March 27, 1983	as Kate Jerome (Original)
	The Cherry Orchard Opened February 17, 1977	as Sharlotta Ivanovna (Original) as Sharlotta Ivanovna (Understudy - Original)
	Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Opened October 16, 1967	as Courtier, Ambassador, Soldier, Attendant (Original)

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2002	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Morning's at Seven	Nominee
1999	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Death of a Salesman	Nominee
1982	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You	Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2002	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Morning's at Seven	Nominee
1999	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Death of a Salesman	Nominee

Tony Award
2002	Best Featured Actress in a Play	Morning's at Seven	Nominee
1999	Best Featured Actress in a Play	Death of a Salesman	Winner
1983	Best Featured Actress in a Play	Brighton Beach Memoirs	Nominee

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