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The Big Hit (1998) -- Marky Mark leads a funky bunch of hit men in a screwball action comedy with lots of explosions. It’s all fun and games until someone falls in love with their kidnap victim.
29th Street (1991) -- Clip: Intro to Film
Bratz (2007) -- MyMovies.Net - Exclusive Interview (WMP)
The Delta Force (1986) -- A 707 aircraft jetliner on its way from Athens to Rome and then to New York City is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists...
The Big Hit (1998) -- Melvin Smiley, a successful young hitman, is living a normal all-day life for his jewish fiancé Pam...

Overview

Date of Birth:
15 May 1940, New York City, New York, USA more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Was the visual inspiration for the comic book character Big Barda. more
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Down 16% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Miami Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off On January 16
 (From iCelebz. 7 December 2009, 3:14 AM, PST)
MovieSet Ultimate Movie Review - ‘Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!’
 (From MovieSet.com. 22 October 2009, 10:35 AM, PDT)
US TV Schedule:
Thur. Dec. 171:00 AMNIK The NannyThe Ex-Niles#5.5more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Soundtrack, Self
Actress:
  1. The Godmother (2009) (pre-production) .... Liz
  2. Ollie Klublershturf vs the Nazis (2009) (post-production) .... Sharon Klublershturf
  3. Expecting Mary (2009) (post-production) .... Lillian Littlefeather

  4. Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009) .... Shirley Hirsch
  5. "Boston Legal" .... Judge Paula Stern (1 episode, 2008)
        - Dances with Wolves (2008) TV episode .... Judge Paula Stern
  6. You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) .... Gail
  7. Beau Jest (2008) .... Miriam Goldman
  8. Bratz (2007) .... Bubbie
    ... aka Bratz: The Movie (International: English title: DVD box title)
  9. "In the Motherhood" .... Joyce (2 episodes, 2007)
        - The Mother of All Days (2007) TV episode .... Joyce
        - Nightmare on a Plane! (2007) TV episode .... Joyce
  10. "The King of Queens" .... Ava St. Clair (2 episodes, 2007)
        - China Syndrome, Parts 1 and 2 (2007) TV episode .... Ava St. Clair
        - Manhattan Project (2007) TV episode .... Ava St. Clair
  11. "Living with Fran" .... Cookie (1 episode, 2006)
        - The Whole Clan with Fran (2006) TV episode .... Cookie
  12. The Engagement Ring (2005) (TV) .... Alicia Rosa Anselmi
  13. Whiskey School (2005) .... Hedy Seligman
  14. Red Riding Hood (2004) .... Grandma
  15. "The Guiding Light" .... Shirley Lupo (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka Guiding Light (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 14 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Shirley Lupo
  16. Gigli (2003) .... Mother
  17. A Good Night to Die (2003) .... Diane
  18. "My Big Fat Greek Life" .... Maria Portokalos (7 episodes, 2003)
        - Greek Easter (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - Big Night (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - The Free Lunch (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - Ariana (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
        - The Empire Strikes Back (2003) TV episode .... Maria Portokalos
          (2 more)
  19. Tempted (2003) (TV) .... Julia
    ... aka Returning Lily (Australia: video title) (USA: working title)
    ... aka A Mother's Choice (cable TV title)
  20. Eight Crazy Nights (2002) (singing voice) .... Old Woman
    ... aka Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights (USA: complete title)
  21. "Touched by an Angel" .... Aunt Meg / ... (2 episodes, 1998-2002)
        - The Princeless Bride (2002) TV episode .... Aunt Meg
        - Deconstructing Harry (1998) TV episode .... Doris
  22. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) .... Maria Portokalos
    ... aka Le mariage grec (Canada: French title: TV title)
    ... aka Mariage à la grecque (Canada: French title)
  23. "Will & Grace" .... Aunt Honey (1 episode, 2001)
        - Moveable Feast (2001) TV episode .... Aunt Honey
  24. "Strong Medicine" .... Mrs. Biancavilla (1 episode, 2001)
        - Maternity (2001) TV episode .... Mrs. Biancavilla
  25. The Crew (2000/I) .... Pepper Lowenstein
  26. Bruno (2000) .... Sister Mary Shirley
    ... aka The Dress Code (USA: alternative title)
  27. If You Only Knew (2000) .... Bess
    ... aka Ein Apartment zum Verlieben (Germany)
    ... aka If You Only Knew (Germany: TV title)
  28. What's Cooking? (2000) .... Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig

  29. Kimberly (1999) .... Hanna
    ... aka Daddy Who? (USA: video title)
  30. "The Nanny" .... Aunt Freida (4 episodes, 1995-1999)
        - The In-Law Who Came Forever (1999) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
        - The Ex-Niles (1997) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
        - Freida Needa Man (1996) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
        - A Fine Family Feud (1995) TV episode .... Aunt Freida
  31. The Unknown Cyclist (1998) .... Rachel
  32. Permanent Midnight (1998) (uncredited) .... Jerry's Mother at Funeral
  33. The Big Hit (1998) .... Jeanne Shulman
  34. Safety Patrol (1998) (TV) .... Mrs. Day
    ... aka Disney's Safety Patrol (USA: video box title)
    ... aka Safety Patrol! (USA: cable TV title)
  35. "Veronica's Closet" .... Dottie (1 episode, 1997)
        - Veronica's First Thanksgiving (1997) TV episode .... Dottie
  36. Allie & Me (1997) .... Camille Alexander
  37. The Associate (1996) .... Cindy Mason
  38. "Life's Work" .... Connie Minardi (2 episodes, 1996)
        - Concert (1996) TV episode .... Connie Minardi
        - Daycareless (1996) TV episode .... Connie Minardi
  39. Love Is All There Is (1996) .... Sadie Capomezzo
  40. Movies Money Murder (1996) .... Sylvia
    ... aka Breaking Up with Paul (USA: alternative title)
  41. Prince for a Day (1995) (TV) .... Rose
    ... aka The Prince and the Pizza Boy
  42. "Courthouse" .... Lila Winkleman (1 episode, 1995)
        - One flew over the Courthouse (1995) TV episode .... Lila Winkleman
  43. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Anna Grimaldi (1 episode, 1994)
        - Crimson Harvest (1994) TV episode .... Anna Grimaldi
  44. "Animaniacs" .... Molly (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Animaniacs (UK)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs (USA: complete title)
        - Miami Mama-Mia/Pigeon on the Roof (1994) TV episode (voice) .... Molly
  45. "Tales from the Crypt" .... Mrs. Grafungar (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - People Who Live in Brass Hearses (1993) TV episode .... Mrs. Grafungar
  46. The Cemetery Club (1993) .... Selma
    ... aka Looking for a Live One
  47. I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992) .... Sarah Fishbine
  48. 29th Street (1991) .... Mrs. Pesce
  49. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Rose Zuckerman (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka Class of Beverly Hills (USA: teaser title)
        - Down and Out of District in Beverly Hills (1991) TV episode .... Rose Zuckerman
  50. Earthday Birthday (1990)

  51. Hägar the Horrible (1989) (TV) (voice) .... Helga
  52. Out of the Dark (1989) .... Hooker/Nancy
  53. Eternity (1989) (uncredited) .... Mother/Berneice
  54. Beaches (1988) .... Leona Bloom
    ... aka Forever Friends
  55. "The Van Dyke Show" .... Bunnie (1 episode, 1988)
        - Fatal Condo (1988) TV episode .... Bunnie
  56. "St. Elsewhere" .... Mrs. Fiscus (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
        - The Abby Singer Show (1988) TV episode .... Mrs. Fiscus
        - No Chemo, Sabe? (1987) TV episode .... Mrs. Fiscus
        - A Moon for the Misbegotten (1987) TV episode .... Mrs. Fiscus
  57. "Hotel" .... Beatrice Dolan / ... (2 episodes, 1983-1987)
    ... aka Arthur Hailey's Hotel
        - Desperate Moves (1987) TV episode .... Beatrice Dolan
        - Hotel (1983) TV episode .... Fay Wells
  58. "Karen's Song" .... Claire Steiner (13 episodes, 1987)
        - Aloha Oe (1987) TV episode .... Claire Steiner
        - Seems Like Old Times (1987) TV episode .... Claire Steiner
        - Heart Attack (1987) TV episode .... Claire Steiner
        - You've Got a Friend (1987) TV episode .... Claire Steiner
        - It Was Fascination (1987) TV episode .... Claire Steiner
          (8 more)
  59. Harry and the Hendersons (1987) .... Irene Moffat
    ... aka Bigfoot (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Bigfoot and the Hendersons (UK)
  60. "Amazing Stories" .... Sister Teresa (1 episode, 1987)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
        - Gershwin's Trunk (1987) TV episode .... Sister Teresa
  61. Medium Rare (1987)
  62. "The Paper Chase" .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986) (9 episodes, 1985-1986)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Second Year (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Third Year (USA: new title)
        - Suppressed Desires (1986) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - A Wounded Hart (1986) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - Graduation (1986) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - It's Only a Show (1985) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
        - The Big D (1985) TV episode .... Rose Samuels (1985-1986)
          (4 more)
  63. "Tough Cookies" .... Rita (6 episodes, 1986)
        - Temper Fidelis (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - The Stoolie (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - The Unfantasy (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - Naked City (1986) TV episode .... Rita
        - Grudge Match (1986) TV episode .... Rita
          (1 more)
  64. The Delta Force (1986) .... Sylvia Goldman
    ... aka Mahatz Ha-Delta (Israel: Hebrew title)
  65. Twisted Sister: Come Out and Play (1986) (V) .... Lunch Lady
  66. The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) .... Connie
  67. Lust in the Dust (1985) .... Marguerita Ventura
  68. "ABC Weekend Specials" .... Madam Zola (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Two-Minute Werewolf (1985) TV episode .... Madam Zola
  69. Obsessive Love (1984) (TV) .... Margaret Chase
  70. "Faerie Tale Theatre" .... Sophia, the Blue Fairy (1 episode, 1984)
    ... aka Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre (USA: alternative title)
        - Pinocchio (1984) TV episode .... Sophia, the Blue Fairy
  71. The Jerk, Too (1984) (TV) .... Card Player
  72. Sunset Limousine (1983) (TV) .... Jessie Durning
  73. Hotel (1983) (TV) .... Fay Wells
  74. "Too Close for Comfort" (1 episode, 1983)
    ... aka The Ted Knight Show (new title)
        - Family Business (1983) TV episode
  75. My Favorite Year (1982) .... Belle Carroca
    ... aka My Favourite Year (UK)
  76. One from the Heart (1982) .... Maggie
  77. A Cry for Love (1980) (TV) .... Tina Weathersby

  78. "Columbo" .... Valerie Kirk (1 episode, 1978)
        - Make Me a Perfect Murder (1978) TV episode .... Valerie Kirk
  79. A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978) (TV) .... Sophie Tucker
  80. "Greatest Heroes of the Bible" .... Hagar (1 episode, 1978)
        - Abraham's Sacrifice (1978) TV episode .... Hagar
  81. Dancing in the Wings (1977) (TV)
  82. "Baretta" .... Lottie (1 episode, 1976)
        - Murder for Me (1976) TV episode .... Lottie
  83. "When Things Were Rotten" .... Tania (2 episodes, 1975)
        - The Spy: Part 1 (1975) TV episode .... Tania
        - The Spy: Part 2 (1975) TV episode .... Tania
  84. Romance of a Horsethief (1971) .... Estusha
    ... aka Le roman d'un voleur de chevaux (France)

  85. "The Dean Martin Show" (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 6 February 1969 (1969) TV episode
  86. Lady in Cement (1968) .... Maria Baretto
  87. Dayton's Devils (1968) .... Leda Martell
  88. "Ben Casey" .... Della (1 episode, 1965)
        - Why Did the Day Go Backwards? (1965) TV episode .... Della
  89. "Car 54, Where Are You?" (1 episode, 1962)
        - Je T'Adore Muldoon (1962) TV episode
Soundtrack:
  1. Lust in the Dust (1985) (performer: "South Of My Border")
  2. Blood Song (1982) (performer: "All In Your Mind")
    ... aka Dream Slayer

  3. The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) (performer: "The Eyes of Love")
Self:
  1. Mr. Laughs: A Look Behind the Curtain (2008) .... Herself
  2. "The Wayne Brady Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 26 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  3. "The Sharon Osbourne Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Sharon (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 24 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  4. "Pyramid" .... Herself (4 episodes, 2002-2003)
    ... aka The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 17 July 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 11 June 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 2 June 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 20 September 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  5. Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) .... Herself
    ... aka Broadway (USA: short title)
    ... aka Broadway: The Golden Age (USA: short title)
    ... aka Broadway: The Movie (USA: short title)
  6. "Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2003)
    ... aka H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 28 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 27 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 26 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 25 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 24 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  7. "Biography" .... Herself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Shelley Winters: Full Disclosure (2001) TV episode .... Herself

  8. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Episode dated 4 July 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself

  9. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance / ... (3 episodes, 1986-1989)
        - Episode dated 13 March 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode #2.86 (1988) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
        - Episode dated 6 October 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  10. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode dated 1 February 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "All Star Blitz" .... Herself (5 episodes, 1985)
        - Episode dated 6 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 5 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 4 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 3 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 2 December 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Herself

  12. Super Night at Forest Hills (1977) (TV) .... Herself
  13. "The $10,000 Pyramid" .... Herself (1 episode, 1975)
    ... aka New $25,000 Pyramid (USA: new title)
    ... aka The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka The $20,000 Pyramid (USA: new title)
    ... aka The $25,000 Pyramid (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka The $50,000 Pyramid (USA: new syndication title)
    ... aka The New $100,000 Pyramid (USA: new syndication title)
        - Episode dated 21 July 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Herself
  14. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Herself (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 24 August 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Herself
  15. "The Virginia Graham Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1971)
        - Episode dated 15 October 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Herself
  16. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1968-1970)
        - Episode dated 2 February 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 9 September 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  17. "Name Droppers" .... Herself (1 episode, 1970)
    ... aka Lohman & Barkley's Name Droppers (USA: complete title)
        - Episode dated 1 February 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Herself

  18. "The David Frost Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #2.87 (1969) TV episode .... Herself
  19. "Toast of the Town" .... Singer / ... (4 episodes, 1966-1969)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #23.12 (1969) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
        - Episode #22.37 (1969) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #20.22 (1967) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #20.13 (1966) TV episode .... Singer
  20. "This Is Tom Jones" (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.10 (1969) TV episode
  21. "The Dean Martin Show" .... Herself (8 episodes, 1965-1968)
    ... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
        - Episode #4.9 (1968) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 15 February 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 9 November 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 29 December 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 3 November 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
          (3 more)
  22. The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) .... Herself - Perfomer
  23. "Spotlight" .... Herself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 4 November 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
  24. "The Carol Burnett Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1967)
    ... aka Carol Burnett and Friends (USA: repeat compilations title)
        - Episode #1.5 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
  25. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1966-1967)
        - Episode dated 4 May 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 23 February 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  26. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode #4.25 (1967) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
  27. "Gypsy" .... Herself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 30 January 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
  28. "Girl Talk" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1964-1966)
        - Episode dated 10 November 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 16 November 1964 (1964) TV episode .... Herself
  29. "The Dean Martin Summer Show" .... Herself (3 episodes, 1966)
    ... aka The Rowan & Martin Show (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 7 July 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 30 June 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #1.1 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  30. "Hullabaloo" .... Herself (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode #2.24 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  31. "The Bell Telephone Hour" .... Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka The Telephone Hour (USA: syndication title)
        - Thanksgiving Celebration (1964) TV episode .... Herself - Singer

Additional Details

Other Works:
Appeared in the Ethel Merman Tribute concert "Doin What Comes Natur'lly". (Feb 1998). more
Publicity Listings:
1 Interview | 4 Articles | 3 Pictorials more
Genres:
Comedy | Drama | Music | Family more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Independent Film | Non Fiction | Based On Novel more

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