Lainie Kazan

Acting

Lainie Kazan

Born 15 May 1940 · New York City, New York, USA · 86

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lainie Kazan (born May 15, 1940) is an American actress and singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lainie Kazan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Highlights

Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · C.J.
Modern Family2009 · Series · Eleanor
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Maxine Rosen
The Nanny1993 · Series · Aunt Freida
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Mrs. Grafungar
Columbo1971 · Series · Valerie Kirk

Filmography

Movies

64 films

Medium Rare Cold Case2025 · Film · Helga Costas
The Italians2025 · Film
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 32023 · Film · Maria Portokalos
Tango Shalom2021 · Film · Leah Zlotkin
The Amityville Murders2018 · Film · Nona
Garlic and Gunpowder2018 · Film · Rose Lusconi
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 22016 · Film · Maria Portokalos
Pixels2015 · Film · Mickey Lamonsoff
Pearly Gates2015 · Film · Millie
The Cookie Mobster2014 · Film · Mamma
I'm a Mitzvah2014 · Film · Mrs. Cohen
Finding Joy2013 · Film · Gloria
Divorce Invitation2012 · Film · Elaine lipnick
Heroes and Demons2012 · Film · Sharon Klublersurf (segment "Ollie Klublershturf vs. The Nazis")
Expecting Mary2010 · Film · Lillian Littlefeather
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis2010 · Film · Sharon Klublershturf
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!2010 · Film · Shirley Hirsch
You Don't Mess with the Zohan2008 · Film · Gail Klayman
Beau Jest2008 · Film · Miriam Goldman
Bratz2007 · Film · Bubbie
Red Riding Hood2006 · Film · Grandma
The Engagement Ring2005 · Film · Alicia Rosa Anselmi
Gigli2003 · Film · Mother
A Good Night to Die2003 · Film · Diane
Tempted2003 · Film · Julia
Eight Crazy Nights2002 · Film · Old Woman (singing voice)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding2002 · Film · Maria Portokalos
The Crew2000 · Film · Pepper Lowenstein
Bruno2000 · Film · Sister Mary Perpetua
If You Only Knew2000 · Film · Bess
What's Cooking?2000 · Film · Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig
The Unknown Cyclist1998 · Film · Rachel
Permanent Midnight1998 · Film · Jerry's Mother at Funeral
The Big Hit1998 · Film · Jeanne Shulman
Safety Patrol!1998 · Film · Mrs. Day
Allie & Me1997 · Film · Camille Alexander
The Associate1996 · Film · Cindy Mason
Love Is All There Is1996 · Film · Sadie Capomezzo
Prince for a Day1995 · Film · Rose
The Cemetery Club1993 · Film · Selma
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore1992 · Film · Sarah Fishbine
29th Street1991 · Film · Mrs. Pesce
Earthday Birthday1990 · Film · (voice)
Hägar the Horrible1989 · Film · Helga
Beaches1988 · Film · Leona Bloom
Out of the Dark1988 · Film · Nancy
Harry and the Hendersons1987 · Film · Irene Moffitt
Medium Rare1987 · Film · Helga Costas
The Delta Force1986 · Film · Sylvia Goldman
The Journey of Natty Gann1985 · Film · Connie
Dancing in the Wings1985 · Film · Vera
Lust in the Dust1985 · Film · Marguerita Ventura
The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf1985 · Film · Madam Zola
Obsessive Love1984 · Film · Margaret Chase
Pinocchio1984 · Film · Sophia, the Blue Fairy
The Jerk, Too1984 · Film · Card Player
Sunset Limousine1983 · Film · Jessie Durning
My Favorite Year1982 · Film · Belle Carroca
One from the Heart1982 · Film · Maggie
Abraham's Sacrifice1979 · Film · Hagar
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story1978 · Film · Sophie Tucker
Romance of a Horsethief1971 · Film · Estusha
Lady in Cement1968 · Film · Maria Baretto
Dayton's Devils1968 · Film · Leda Martell

Filmography

Series

34 shows

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures2023 · Series · Farmer Weebo (voice)
The Kominsky Method2018 · Series · Norman's Grandmother
Fuller House2016 · Series · Irma
Young & Hungry2014 · Series · Susie
Jessie2011 · Series · Wanda Winkle
Modern Family2009 · Series · Eleanor
Ugly Betty2006 · Series · Dina Talercio
'Til Death2006 · Series · Donna
Living with Fran2005 · Series
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · C.J.
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Judge Paula Stern
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Maxine Rosen
My Big Fat Greek Life2003 · Series · Maria Portokalos
Strong Medicine2000 · Series · Mrs. Biancavilla
The King of Queens1998 · Series · Ava St. Clair
Will & Grace1998 · Series · Aunt Honey
The Wonderful World of Disney1997 · Series · Mrs. Day
Veronica's Closet1997 · Series · Dottie
Life's Work1996 · Series
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · Doris Bernstein
The Nanny1993 · Series · Aunt Freida
Animaniacs1993 · Series · Molly (voice)
Beverly Hills, 902101990 · Series · Rose Zuckerman
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Mrs. Grafungar
Amazing Stories1985 · Series · Sister Teresa
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Anna Grimaldi
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Frieda Fiscus
Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · Series · Sophia, the Blue Fairy
Hotel1982 · Series · Fay Wells
The Paper Chase1978 · Series · Rose Samuels
When Things Were Rotten1975 · Series · Tania
Baretta1975 · Series
Columbo1971 · Series · Valerie Kirk
Ben Casey1961 · Series