Carol Kane
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1952-06-18
    • Born Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Lisa LeBlanc , Carolyn Laurie Kane, کارول کین

Carol Kane

Carol Kane is a highly acclaimed and versatile American actress with a career spanning over five decades in film, television, and theater. Born on June 18, 1952, she began her professional acting career at the age of 14 in a theatrical production of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie." Her distinctive voice, expressive face, and ability to portray both dramatic and comedic characters have made her a memorable presence on screen and stage.Kane's early film career in the 1970s earned her critical recognition, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance in the 1975 film Hester Street. She is also known for her roles in classic films like Annie Hall (1977), where she played Alvy Singer's ex-wife, and The Princess Bride (1987), in which she memorably portrayed Valerie, the wife of Miracle Max.On television, Kane is most recognized for her two-time Emmy Award-winning role as Simka Dahblitz-Gravas, the wife of Andy Kaufman's character, Latka, on the iconic sitcom Taxi from 1981 to 1983. In recent years, she has found new audiences with her work in the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, where she played the eccentric landlord Lillian Kaushtupper, and her role as Commander Pelia on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Kane has also had a successful stage career, famously playing Madame Morrible in the Broadway musical Wicked for an extended run.

Person History