Julie Kavner

Biography

Born 09/07/1950

Deft comedienne who, two years out of college, began her professional career playing sardonic, chubby Brenda Morgenstern, younger sister to Valerie Harper's title character on the long-running TV sitcom "Rhoda" (1974-78). With her wry, sarcastic delivery, her ethnic, raspy and slightly nasal whine...
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Awards

  • In 1992, received Emmy for Outstanding Voiceover Performance
  • In 1978, received Emmy for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Highlights

  • In 2007, Reprised role of Marge Simpson for "The Simpsons Movie" an animated feature based on the long running Fox series
  • In 2006, Cast opposite Adam Sandler in the comedy "Click" directed by Frank Coraci
  • In 1997, Co-starred in Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry"

Family & Companions

  • David Davis: together since 1974; met while working together on "Rhoda"; born c. 1941; co-creator of "The Bob Newhart Show"
  • Rose Kavner: mother (counselor at UCLA)

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