Carol Kane

Carol Kane as Mrs. Benson in Paramount Classics' My First Mister - 2001

Biography

Born 06/18/1952

Big-eyed, waif-like character actress who, since her film debut in "Carnal Knowledge" (1971), has distinguished herself in films and TV in varied roles. Kane gained national recognition and an Oscar nomination playing Gitl, the newly arrived immigrant wife, in "Hester Street" (1975). She went on to...
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Awards

  • In 1983, received Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series
  • In 1982, received Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Highlights

  • In 2005, Cast as Madame Morrible in the stage production of the Tony awarding winning musical "Wicked" at the Pantages theatre in Hollywood
  • In 2004, Cast in the teen comedy "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen"
  • In 2002, Landed role in FOX comedy series "The Grubbs"

Family & Companions

  • mother: teacher

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