Carol Kane

Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Birthday: June 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 deliver a memorable series of understated characterizations that showcased her slightly whimsical, dotty quality and her gift for comedy, including Allison, Woody Allen's first wife--a woman who won't let the Warren Commis…more

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Judy, You're Not Yourself Today
Judy
Out of Our Father's House
Eliza Southgate
The First Seven Years
Feld s Wife
When a Stranger Calls Back
Jill Johnson
American Dreamer
Lillian Abernathy

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Career Milestones

2005
Cast as Madame Morrible in the stage production of the Tony awarding winning musical "Wicked" at the Pantages theatre in Hollywood
2004
Cast in the teen comedy "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen"
2002
Landed role in FOX comedy series "The Grubbs"
2000
Had supporting role in romantic comedy "The Shrink Is In" starring Courteney Cox and David Arquette
1999
Had featured role in the Showtime series "Beggars and Choosers"