Marian Seldes

Director

Marian Seldes

Director

Marian Seldes, a career stage actress who was perhaps as famous for her grand and gracious off-stage manner as she was for her plentiful and expert turns on Broadway and off, died peacefully at her home Oct. 6, 2014, after an extended illness. She was 86.

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Born: Aug 23, 1928 in New York, NY
Death: Oct 6, 2014 in New York, NY

Roles (28)

	Deuce (2007) Opened May 6, 2007	as Midge Barker (Original)
	A Wonderful Life (2005) Opened Dec 12, 2005	as Mrs. Hatch (Original)
	Dinner at Eight (2002) Opened Dec 19, 2002	as Carlotta Vance (Original)
	45 Seconds from Broadway (2001) Opened Nov 11, 2001	as Rayleen (Original)
	Ring Round the Moon (1999) Opened Apr 28, 1999	as Madame Desmermortes (Original)
	Ivanov (1997) Opened Nov 20, 1997	as Zinaida Savishna (Original)
	Deathtrap (1978) Opened Feb 26, 1978	as Myra Bruhl (Original)
	The Merchant (1977) Opened Nov 16, 1977	as Rivka Kolner (Original)
	Equus (1974) Opened Oct 24, 1974	as Hesther Saloman (Original) as Dora Strang (Replacement)
	Next Time I'll Sing to You (1974) Opened Jan 2, 1974	Director

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2006	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Dedication or The Stuff of Dreams	Nominee
2001	Outstanding Actress in a Play	The Play About the Baby	Nominee
2001	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	The Butterfly Collection	Nominee
1999	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Ring Round the Moon	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Ivanov	Nominee
1971	Outstanding Performance	Father's Day	Winner

Outer Critics Circle
2003	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	Dinner at Eight	Nominee
2001	Outstanding Actress in a Play	The Play About the Baby	Nominee
1984	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Painting Churches	Winner

Tony Award
2010	Lifetime Achievement Award		Winner
2003	Best Featured Actress in a Play	Dinner at Eight	Nominee
1999	Best Actress in a Play	Ring Round the Moon	Nominee
1978	Best Featured Actress in a Play	Deathtrap	Nominee
1971	Best Actress in a Play	Father's Day	Nominee
1967	Best Featured Actress in a Play	A Delicate Balance	Winner

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Marian Seldes

Marian Seldes

Director

Marian Seldes

Director

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