Lainie Kazan

Lainie Kazan

CountryUnited States United States
GenderFemale
BirthdayMay 15, 1940
BiographyLainie Kazan (born Lainie Levine; May 15, 1940) is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for St. Elsewhere and the 1993 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for My Favorite Year. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role in My Favorite Year (1982). Kazan played Maria Portokalos in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise. She also played Aunt Freida on The Nanny.

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as Farmer Weebo
Karen's Song
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as Claire Steiner
My Big Fat Greek Life
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My Big Fat Greek Life

as Maria Portokalos
Tough Cookies
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Tough Cookies

as Rita

Part of Crew

Karen's Song
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Karen's Song

as Creator

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