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 Actress and singer Lainie Kazan first made her mark with her Broadway debut in 1961 with the musical The Happiest Girl in the World. The following year, she appeared in another musical, Bravo Giovanni. She eventually served as Barbra Streisand's understudy for the lead role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl (1968), and when Streisand was unable to perform, due to a throat condition, Kazan took her place in both a matinee and evening performance for one day of the show's run. Always the tireless entertainer, Kazan has contributed her talents to an endless list of film and television projects roles; perhaps her most talked-about role is of the hilarious mom Maria Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), and its sequel, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016).
Bio:
Actress and singer Lainie Kazan first made her mark with her Broadway debut in 1961 with the musical The Happiest Girl in the World. The following year, she appeared in another musical, Bravo Giovanni. She eventually served as Barbra Streisand's understudy for the lead role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl (1968), and when Streisand was unable to perform, due to a throat condition, Kazan took her place in both a matinee and evening performance for one day of the show's run. Always the tireless entertainer, Kazan has contributed her talents to an endless list of film and television projects roles; perhaps her most talked-about role is of the hilarious mom Maria Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), and its sequel, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016).
Tivia:
She teaches theater at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.She appeared in the October 1970 issue of Playboy magazine.Understudied Barbra Streisand in the original Broadway production of the musical "Funny Girl".Her father was of Russian Jewish descent, and her maternal grandfather was a Belarusian Jewish immigrant, from Vitebsk. Lainie's maternal grandmother was born in Jerusalem, to a Jewish family that had lived there for generations.Formed a business partnership with Hugh Hefner, who created performance venues Kazan East and West to help nurture the singing aspect of her career.She was taken to the police station on charges of shoplifting from a grocery store. (December 2017)In 1997, she was named as "The Queen of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival.Her husband was diagnosed in September 1988 with lung cancer and passed away five months later.Despite playing her mother in Beaches (1988), Kazan is only 5 years older than Bette Midler in real life. And despite playing her grandmother on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Kazan is only 20 years older than Gabrielle Carteris in real life.Revealed in an interview that she credits her acting teacher Ann Italiano as giving her inspiration, saying that she wanted to know everything her teacher knew. This was before her teacher married and became Anne Bancroft. [Palm Springs Life, September 2010].She was the visual inspiration for the comic book character Big Barda.Hit #123 on the Billboard 'Bubbling Under' singles chart with "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" (MGM 13657). (1967)Has one daughter with Peter Daniels: Jennifer Daniels. Has a granddaughter (born 1999).She studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village, New York City.In 1993, she received a Tony Award nomination as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "My Favorite Year", reprising her original role from the earlier film version of the same title, My Favorite Year (1982).Appearing at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California. (November 2008)Attended and graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.Close friends with Michele Lee. Friends with Joseph Bologna.Profiled in the book, "Funny Ladies", by Stephen M. Silverman. (1999) |
| Name: |
Lainie Kazan |
Type: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
1263 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:51:26 |
| Height: |
5' 6' (1.68 m) |
| Biography: |
Actress and singer Lainie Kazan first made her mark with her Broadway debut in 1961 with the musical The Happiest Girl in the World. The following year, she appeared in another musical, Bravo Giovanni. She eventually served as Barbra Streisand\'s und |
| Trivia: |
She teaches theater at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.She appeared in the October 1970 issue of Playboy magazine.Understudied Barbra Streisand in the original Broadway production of the musical "Funny Girl".Her father was of Russian Jewish descent, and her maternal grandfather was a Belarusian Jewish immigrant, from Vitebsk. Lainie's maternal grandmother was born in Jerusalem, to a Jewish family that had lived there for generations.Formed a business partnership with Hugh Hefner, who created performance venues Kazan East and West to help nurture the singing aspect of her career.She was taken to the police station on charges of shoplifting from a grocery store. (December 2017)In 1997, she was named as "The Queen of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival.Her husband was diagnosed in September 1988 with lung cancer and passed away five months later.Despite playing her mother in Beaches (1988), Kazan is only 5 years older than Bette Midler in real life. And despite playing her grandmother on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Kazan is only 20 years older than Gabrielle Carteris in real life.Revealed in an interview that she credits her acting teacher Ann Italiano as giving her inspiration, saying that she wanted to know everything her teacher knew. This was before her teacher married and became Anne Bancroft. [Palm Springs Life, September 2010].She was the visual inspiration for the comic book character Big Barda.Hit #123 on the Billboard 'Bubbling Under' singles chart with "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" (MGM 13657). (1967)Has one daughter with Peter Daniels: Jennifer Daniels. Has a granddaughter (born 1999).She studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village, New York City.In 1993, she received a Tony Award nomination as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "My Favorite Year", reprising her original role from the earlier film version of the same title, My Favorite Year (1982).Appearing at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California. (November 2008)Attended and graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.Close friends with Michele Lee. Friends with Joseph Bologna.Profiled in the book, "Funny Ladies", by Stephen M. Silverman. (1999) |
| Trademarks: |
Natural brunette hair
Seductive deep voice |
| Quotes: |
I get a sensual feeling from my own singing voice. When I am right, whether I'm moaning or winging it, I just fly. I soar. I get all caught up in myself. And baby, when that happens, you just know the audience has to be with me, having a ball. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(February 1998) Appeared in the Ethel Merman Tribute concert "Doin What Comes Natur'lly".
Achieved fame as Barbra Streisand's understudy in the Broadway play "Funny Girl". At various times, people like Carol Burnett & Eydie |
| Spouse: |
Peter Daniels (February 28, 1971 - February 1989) (his death, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Jennifer Daniels |
| Parents: |
Ben Levine
Carole Levine |
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