Linda Lavin (Performer)

Linda Lavin

Performer

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Linda Lavin

Performer

The granddaughter of Russian Jewish immigrants, Ms. Lavin began as a child performer, making her stage debut at the age of 5 and studying at the HB Studio. Her big break, however, would not arrive until adulthood, when she took Broadway by storm in the 1960s.

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Born: Oct 15, 1937 in Portland, ME, USA
Death: Dec 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Roles (33)

Our Mother's Brief Affair Opened January 20, 2016	as Anna (Original)
The Lyons Opened April 23, 2012	as Rita Lyons (Original)
Collected Stories Opened April 28, 2010	as Ruth Steiner (Original)
Hollywood Arms Opened October 31, 2002	as Nanny (Original)
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife Opened November 02, 2000	as Marjorie (Original)
The Diary of Anne Frank Opened December 04, 1997	as Mrs. Van Daan (Original)
The 48th Annual Tony Awards - 1994 Opened June 12, 1994	as Participating Artist (Original)
The Sisters Rosensweig Opened March 18, 1993	as Gorgeous Teitelbaum (Replacement)
The 44th Annual Tony Awards - 1990 Opened June 03, 1990	as Participating Artist (Original)
Gypsy Opened November 16, 1989	as Rose (Replacement)	Arrived On Jul 30, 1990
Broadway Bound Opened December 04, 1986	as Kate (Original)
The 32nd Annual Tony Awards - 1978 Opened June 04, 1978	as Participating Artist (Original)
The Enemy Is Dead Opened January 14, 1973	as Leah (Original)
Paul Sills' Story Theatre Opened October 26, 1970	as Countess (Replacement) as Eldest Daughter (Replacement) as Farmer's Wife (Replacement) as Henny Penny (Replacement) as Mother (Replacement) as Old Woman (Replacement) as Rich Peasant (Replacement) as Robber (Replacement) as Venus (Replacement)
Last of the Red Hot Lovers Opened December 28, 1969	as Elaine Navazio (Original)
Cop-Out Opened April 07, 1969	Performer
Something Different Opened November 28, 1967	as Beth Nemerov (Original)
"It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman" Opened March 29, 1966	as Sydney (Original)
The Riot Act Opened March 07, 1963	as Barbara (Original)
A Family Affair Opened January 27, 1962	as Crying Daughter (Original) as Fifi of Paris (Original) as Quiet Girl (Original) as Singer (Original) as Wilma (Original) as Babs Sanditz (Understudy - Original)

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2012	Outstanding Actress in a Play	The Lyons	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Other Desert Cities	Nominee
2008	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	The New Century	Winner
2000	Outstanding Actress in a Play	The Tale of the Allergist's Wife	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	The Diary of Anne Frank	Nominee
1995	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Death Defying Acts	Nominee
1987	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Broadway Bound	Winner
1969	Outstanding Performance	Little Murders	Winner

Drama League
2023	Distinguished Performance	You Will Get Sick	Nominee
2023	Distinguished Performance	You Will Get Sick	Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2012	Outstanding Actress in a Play	The Lyons	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Other Desert Cities	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	The Diary of Anne Frank	Nominee
1987	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Broadway Bound	Winner
1969	Outstanding Performance	Little Murders	Winner
1969	Outstanding Performance	Cop-Out	Winner

Theatre World Awards
1965	Theatre World Award	Wet Paint	Winner

Tony Award
2012	Best Actress in a Play	The Lyons	Nominee
2010	Best Actress in a Play	Collected Stories	Nominee
2001	Best Actress in a Play	The Tale of the Allergist's Wife	Nominee
1998	Best Featured Actress in a Play	The Diary of Anne Frank	Nominee
1987	Best Actress in a Play	Broadway Bound	Winner
1970	Best Featured Actress in a Play	Last of the Red Hot Lovers	Nominee

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Linda Lavin

Performer

Linda Lavin

Performer

Roles (33)

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Inside the Playbill: Linda Lavin (Performer)

Awards