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Elizabeth Franz

  • Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, USA
  • Birthday: June 18, 1941

"Attention must be paid" is a key line of the character of Linda Loman in the play "Death of a Salesman" and after the 50th Anniversary production that opened on Broadway in February 1999, that sentiment applied to the actress playing the role. Elizabeth Franz garnered some of the best reviews of her career and picked up her first Tony Award for her featured role. After years working in repertory theaters across the USA, playing roles on daytime dramas and small parts in film, she had arrived. Determination, however, had bee…more

Career Milestones

  • 2004

    Cast in the holiday comedy "Christmas with the Kranks" directed by Joe Roth

  • 2000

    Reprised Linda Loman in Showtime production of "Death of a Salesman"; earned Emmy nomination

  • 1996

    First played Linda Loman opposite Hal Holbrook in "Death of a Salesman"

  • 1992

    Portrayed Matt Damon's mother in "School Ties"

  • 1987

    Had title role in the "American Playhouse" presentation "Dottie", about an agoraphobic

Awards

  • 2001

    L.A. Ovation Award: Featured Actress in a Play

  • 1999

    Tony: Featured Actress in a Play

  • 1980

    OBIE Award: Performance

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