Carol Kane

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Carol Kane (born Carolyn Laurie Kane on June 18, 1952) is an American actress from Cleveland, Ohio.

Kane is best known for her portrayal of Simka Dahblitz-Gravas, wife of Latka Gravas (Andy Kaufman), on the American television series Taxi from 1981 to 1983. Kane earned two Emmy Awards for her work in the series. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Hester Street. She also appeared in Scrooged with Bill Murray.

Kane was a regular on the 1990-1991 NBC series American Dreamer, guest-starred on a 1994 episode of Seinfeld and had a supporting role in the short-lived 1996-1997 sitcom Pearl, which starred Rhea Perlman.

Kane is currently starring in the Broadway musical Wicked, playing Madame Morrible, a role which she had previously played in the show's first national tour.

[edit] Partial filmography

The Pacifier (2005) - Helga
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) - Ms. Baggoli
My First Mister (2001) - Mrs. Benson
Man on the Moon (1999) - Herself/Simka Dahblitz
Jawbreaker (1999) - Ms. Sherwood
Big Bully (1996) - Faith Bigger
Addams Family Values (1993) - Grandmama
Flashback (1990) - Maggy
My Blue Heaven (1990) - Shaldeen
Scrooged (1988) - The Ghost of Christmas Present
License to Drive (1988)- Mrs. Anderson
The Princess Bride (1987) - Valerie, Miracle Max's wife
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) - Cynthia
When a Stranger Calls (1979)- Jill Johnson
Annie Hall (1977) - Allison Portchnik
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) - Jenny
Hester Street (1975) - Gitl
The Last Detail (1973) - Young Whore
Wedding in White (1972) - Jeannie Dougall
Carnal Knowledge (1971) - Jennifer

[edit] Partial other works

The Happy Elf (2005) - Gilda (voice)
Wicked (2005) - Madame Morrible (Broadway musical)
Seinfeld (1994) - "Corinne" in episode: "The Marine Biologist"
Tales from the Crypt (1990) - "Judy" in episode: "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today"
Cheers - (1984) "Amanda Boyer" in episode: "A Ditch in Time"
Taxi - (1980) "Simka Dahblitz"