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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...

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Date of Birth:
15 May 1940, New York City, New York, USA more
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Trivia:
Appeared in the October 1970 issue of Playboy. more
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
MovieSet Ultimate Movie Review - ‘Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!’
 (From MovieSet.com. 22 October 2009, 10:35 AM, PDT)
Production Begins on The Christmas Story
 (From MovieWeb. 30 July 2009, 7:46 PM, PDT)

Filmography

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Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009) Shirley Hirsch 2009 - -
- 2. Expecting Mary (post-production) (2009) Lillian Littlefeather 2009 - -
- 3. Ollie Klublershturf vs the Nazis (post-production) (2009) Sharon Klublershturf 2009 - -
- 4. The Godmother (in production) (2009) Liz 2009 - -
- 5. "Boston Legal" (2004)   Judge Paula Stern (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 8.6 (2,230)
1 TV episode:
- 6. You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) Gail 2008 $201M 5.7 (45,171)
- 7. Beau Jest (2008) Miriam Goldman 2008 - 4.1 (31)
- 8. Bratz (2007)   Bubbie 2007 - 2.7 (11,191)
AKAs:
  • Bratz: The Movie (International: English title: DVD box title)
- 9. "In the Motherhood" (2007)   Joyce (2 episodes, 2007) 2007 - 8.4 (65)
- 10. "The King of Queens" (1998)   Ava St. Clair (2 episodes, 2007) 2007 - 8.2 (10,385)
- 11. "Living with Fran" (2005)   Cookie (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 5.6 (490)
- 12. The Engagement Ring (2005) (TV) Alicia Rosa Anselmi 2005 - 6.2 (210)
- 13. Whiskey School (2005) Hedy Seligman 2005 - 4.8 (30)
- 14. Red Riding Hood (2004) Grandma 2004 - 1.5 (573)
- 15. "The Guiding Light" (1952)   Shirley Lupo (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 6.6 (105)
AKAs:
  • Guiding Light (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 16. Gigli (2003) Mother 2003 - 2.3 (27,238)
- 17. A Good Night to Die (2003) Diane 2003 - 4.9 (321)
- 18. "My Big Fat Greek Life" (2003)   Maria Portokalos (7 episodes, 2003) 2003 - 3.3 (282)
- 19. Tempted (2003) (TV)   Julia 2003 - 5.1 (158)
AKAs:
  • Returning Lily (Australia: video title) (USA: working title)
  • A Mother's Choice (cable TV title)
- 20. Eight Crazy Nights (2002)   (singing voice) Old Woman 2002 - 5.0 (7,940)
AKAs:
  • Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights (USA: complete title)
- 21. "Touched by an Angel" (1994)   Aunt Meg / Doris (2 episodes, 1998-2002) 2002 - 5.4 (1,309)
- 22. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)   Maria Portokalos 2002 $356M 6.7 (43,570)
AKAs:
  • Le mariage grec (Canada: French title: TV title)
  • Mariage à la grecque (Canada: French title)
- 23. "Will & Grace" (1998)   Aunt Honey (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.2 (9,017)
1 TV episode:
- 24. "Strong Medicine" (2000)   Mrs. Biancavilla (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 6.4 (388)
1 TV episode:
- 25. The Crew (2000/I) Pepper Lowenstein 2000 - 5.4 (2,502)
- 26. Bruno (2000)   Sister Mary Shirley 2000 - 6.1 (655)
AKAs:
  • The Dress Code (USA: alternative title)
- 27. If You Only Knew (2000)   Bess 2000 - 5.6 (396)
AKAs:
  • Ein Apartment zum Verlieben (Germany)
  • If You Only Knew (Germany: TV title)
- 28. What's Cooking? (2000) Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig 2000 - 6.9 (1,471)
- 29. Kimberly (1999)   Hanna 1999 - 5.2 (432)
AKAs:
  • Daddy Who? (USA: video title)
- 30. "The Nanny" (1993)   Aunt Freida (4 episodes, 1995-1999) 1999 - 7.0 (4,893)
- 31. The Unknown Cyclist (1998) Rachel 1998 - 5.4 (127)
- 32. Permanent Midnight (1998) (uncredited) Jerry's Mother at Funeral 1998 - 6.1 (3,713)
- 33. The Big Hit (1998) Jeanne Shulman 1998 - 5.8 (13,236)
- 34. Safety Patrol (1998) (TV)   Mrs. Day 1998 - 3.7 (337)
AKAs:
  • Disney's Safety Patrol (USA: video box title)
  • Safety Patrol! (USA: cable TV title)
- 35. "Veronica's Closet" (1997)   Dottie (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 5.5 (454)
- 36. Allie & Me (1997) Camille Alexander 1997 - 4.3 (53)
- 37. The Associate (1996) Cindy Mason 1996 $17.3M 5.6 (3,034)
- 38. "Life's Work" (1996)   Connie Minardi (2 episodes, 1996) 1996 - 7.6 (15)
2 TV episodes:
- 39. Love Is All There Is (1996) Sadie Capomezzo 1996 - 5.0 (512)
- 40. Movies Money Murder (1996)   Sylvia 1996 - 5.5 (6)
AKAs:
  • Breaking Up with Paul (USA: alternative title)
- 41. Prince for a Day (1995) (TV)   Rose 1995 - 6.1 (60)
AKAs:
  • The Prince and the Pizza Boy
- 42. "Courthouse" (1995)   Lila Winkleman (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 3.7 (7)
- 43. "Murder, She Wrote" (1984)   Anna Grimaldi (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 7.1 (2,286)
- 44. "Animaniacs" (1993)   Molly (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 8.3 (2,540)
AKAs:
  • Animaniacs (UK)
  • Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs (USA: complete title)
- 45. "Tales from the Crypt" (1989)   Mrs. Grafungar (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 8.1 (3,387)
AKAs:
  • HBO's Tales from the Crypt
- 46. The Cemetery Club (1993)   Selma 1993 - 5.8 (371)
AKAs:
  • Looking for a Live One
- 47. I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992) Sarah Fishbine 1992 - 5.9 (166)
- 48. 29th Street (1991) Mrs. Pesce 1991 - 6.9 (1,108)
- 49. "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990)   Rose Zuckerman (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 6.1 (5,899)
AKAs:
  • Class of Beverly Hills (USA: teaser title)
- 50. Earthday Birthday (1990) 1990 - 5.3 (16)
- 51. Hägar the Horrible (1989) (TV) (voice) Helga 1989 - 7.4 (28)
- 52. Out of the Dark (1989) Hooker/Nancy 1989 - 5.0 (184)
- 53. Eternity (1989) (uncredited) Mother/Berneice 1989 - 2.9 (97)
- 54. Beaches (1988)   Leona Bloom 1988 - 6.3 (7,792)
AKAs:
  • Forever Friends
- 55. "The Van Dyke Show" (1988)   Bunnie (1 episode) 1988 - 5.8 (9)
- 56. "St. Elsewhere" (1982)   Mrs. Fiscus (3 episodes, 1987-1988) 1988 - 7.9 (673)
- 57. "Hotel" (1983)   Beatrice Dolan / Fay Wells (2 episodes, 1983-1987) 1987 - 5.7 (234)
AKAs:
  • Arthur Hailey's Hotel
2 TV episodes:
- 58. "Karen's Song" (1987)   Claire Steiner (13 episodes, 1987) 1987 - -
- 59. Harry and the Hendersons (1987)   Irene Moffat 1987 - 5.5 (7,314)
AKAs:
  • Bigfoot (Philippines: English title)
  • Bigfoot and the Hendersons (UK)
- 60. "Amazing Stories" (1985)   Sister Teresa (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 7.3 (1,057)
AKAs:
  • Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
  • Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 61. Medium Rare (1987) 1987 - 5.9 (33)
- 62. "The Paper Chase" (1978)   Rose Samuels (1985-1986) (9 episodes, 1985-1986) 1986 - 8.3 (170)
AKAs:
  • The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year (USA: new title)
  • The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year (USA: new title)
  • The Paper Chase: The Second Year (USA: new title)
  • The Paper Chase: The Third Year (USA: new title)
9 TV episodes: 4 episodes not shown.
- 63. "Tough Cookies" (1986)   Rita (6 episodes, 1986) 1986 - -
- 64. The Delta Force (1986)   Sylvia Goldman 1986 - 5.2 (4,954)
AKAs:
  • Mahatz Ha-Delta (Israel: Hebrew title)
- 65. Twisted Sister: Come Out and Play (1986) (V) Lunch Lady 1986 - 7.3 (27)
- 66. The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) Connie 1985 - 6.8 (2,121)
- 67. Lust in the Dust (1985) Marguerita Ventura 1985 - 5.0 (699)
- 68. "ABC Weekend Specials" (1977)   Madam Zola (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 8.1 (44)
- 69. Obsessive Love (1984) (TV) Margaret Chase 1984 - 5.4 (38)
- 70. "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982)   Sophia, the Blue Fairy (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 8.6 (421)
AKAs:
  • Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 71. The Jerk, Too (1984) (TV) Card Player 1984 - 3.2 (154)
- 72. Sunset Limousine (1983) (TV) Jessie Durning 1983 - 4.9 (46)
- 73. Hotel (1983) (TV) Fay Wells 1983 - 6.6 (259)
- 74. "Too Close for Comfort" (1980)   (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 6.1 (160)
AKAs:
  • The Ted Knight Show (new title)
- 75. My Favorite Year (1982)   Belle Carroca 1982 - 7.2 (3,699)
AKAs:
  • My Favourite Year (UK)
- 76. One from the Heart (1982) Maggie 1982 - 6.3 (1,924)
- 77. A Cry for Love (1980) (TV) Tina Weathersby 1980 - 6.4 (24)
- 78. "Columbo" (1971)   Valerie Kirk (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 8.6 (312)
1 TV episode:
- 79. A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978) (TV) Sophie Tucker 1978 - 6.6 (58)
- 80. "Greatest Heroes of the Bible" (1978)   Hagar (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 6.7 (54)
- 81. Dancing in the Wings (1977) (TV) 1977 - -
- 82. "Baretta" (1975)   Lottie (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - 6.8 (208)
1 TV episode:
- 83. "When Things Were Rotten" (1975)   Tania (2 episodes, 1975) 1975 - 7.8 (83)
- 84. Romance of a Horsethief (1971)   Estusha 1971 - 5.1 (85)
AKAs:
  • Le roman d'un voleur de chevaux (France)
- 85. "The Dean Martin Show" (1965)   (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.4 (138)
AKAs:
  • The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
- 86. Lady in Cement (1968) Maria Baretto 1968 - 5.8 (720)
- 87. Dayton's Devils (1968) Leda Martell 1968 - 5.9 (25)
- 88. "Ben Casey" (1961)   Della (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - 7.6 (107)
- 89. "Car 54, Where Are You?" (1961)   (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 8.3 (180)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Lust in the Dust (1985) (performer: "South Of My Border") 1985 - 5.0 (699)
- 2. Blood Song (1982)   (performer: "All In Your Mind") 1982 - 5.0 (103)
AKAs:
  • Dream Slayer
- 3. The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) (performer: "The Eyes of Love") 1968 - 5.1 (46)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Mr. Laughs: A Look Behind the Curtain (2008) Herself 2008 - -
- 2. "The Wayne Brady Show" (2002)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 4.4 (105)
- 3. "The Sharon Osbourne Show" (2003)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 3.9 (91)
AKAs:
  • Sharon (USA: short title)
- 4. "Pyramid" (2002)   Herself (4 episodes, 2002-2003) 2003 - 6.4 (35)
AKAs:
  • The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: alternative title)
- 5. Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003)   Herself 2003 - 8.1 (272)
AKAs:
  • Broadway (USA: short title)
  • Broadway: The Golden Age (USA: short title)
  • Broadway: The Movie (USA: short title)
- 6. "Hollywood Squares" (1998)   Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2003) 2003 - 5.0 (175)
AKAs:
  • H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
- 7. "Biography" (1987)   Herself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 8.0 (266)
- 8. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)   Herself (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 3.6 (556)
- 9. "The New Hollywood Squares" (1986)   Guest Appearance / Herself - Guest (3 episodes, 1986-1989) 1989 - 5.5 (26)
- 10. "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)   Herself (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 8.0 (375)
- 11. "All Star Blitz" (1985)   Herself (5 episodes, 1985) 1985 - -
- 12. Super Night at Forest Hills (1977) (TV) Herself 1977 - -
- 13. "The $10,000 Pyramid" (1973)   Herself (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 6.6 (91)
AKAs:
  • New $25,000 Pyramid (USA: new title)
  • The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: syndication title)
  • The $20,000 Pyramid (USA: new title)
  • The $25,000 Pyramid (USA: syndication title)
  • The $50,000 Pyramid (USA: new syndication title)
  • The New $100,000 Pyramid (USA: new syndication title)
- 14. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)   Herself (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 8.3 (463)
AKAs:
  • The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
- 15. "The Virginia Graham Show" (1970)   Herself (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.8 (9)
- 16. "The Hollywood Squares" (1965)   Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1968-1970) 1970 - 6.6 (116)
2 TV episodes:
- 17. "Name Droppers" (1969)   Herself (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
AKAs:
  • Lohman & Barkley's Name Droppers (USA: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 18. "The David Frost Show" (1969)   Herself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.5 (25)
1 TV episode:
- 19. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Singer / Herself - Singer (4 episodes, 1966-1969) 1969 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
- 20. "This Is Tom Jones" (1969)   (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.0 (31)
- 21. "The Dean Martin Show" (1965)   Herself (8 episodes, 1965-1968) 1968 - 8.4 (138)
AKAs:
  • The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
- 22. The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) Herself - Perfomer 1968 - 5.1 (46)
- 23. "Spotlight" (1967)   Herself (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - -
1 TV episode:
- 24. "The Carol Burnett Show" (1967)   Herself (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 8.9 (547)
AKAs:
  • Carol Burnett and Friends (USA: repeat compilations title)
1 TV episode:
- 25. "The Merv Griffin Show" (1962)   Herself (2 episodes, 1966-1967) 1967 - 7.3 (95)
- 26. "The Hollywood Palace" (1964)   Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 9.5 (45)
1 TV episode:
- 27. "Gypsy" (1965)   Herself (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - -
1 TV episode:
- 28. "Girl Talk" (1962)   Herself (2 episodes, 1964-1966) 1966 - 4.1 (14)
- 29. "The Dean Martin Summer Show" (1966)   Herself (3 episodes, 1966) 1966 - -
AKAs:
  • The Rowan & Martin Show (USA: alternative title)
- 30. "Hullabaloo" (1965)   Herself (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 6.4 (24)
1 TV episode:
- 31. "The Bell Telephone Hour" (1959)   Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 6.2 (12)
AKAs:
  • The Telephone Hour (USA: syndication title)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Appeared in the Ethel Merman Tribute concert "Doin What Comes Natur'lly". (Feb 1998). more
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Comedy | Drama | Music | Family more
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