Lainie Kazan

American actress and singer in Broadway

Lainie Kazan - American actress and singer in Broadway
Born

May 15th, 1940
84 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1940, an American actress and singer achieved acclaim on Broadway and in film. Rose to prominence for the role of Sophie in the original production of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' and reprised the role in the sequel. Notable for performances in the long-running Broadway show 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' and in various television series. Her work spans several genres, including comedy and drama.

Played Sophie in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'

Starred in 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'

Featured in TV series like 'My Favorite Year' and 'The Nanny'

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