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Lainie Kazan is an American actress and singer, known for her roles in My Favorite Year, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and The Nanny. She was born in Brooklyn, studied at Hofstra University, and appeared on Broadway and in films and TV shows.
Lainie Kazan is a versatile performer who has appeared in Broadway musicals, films, TV shows and voiceovers. She is best known for her role as Maria Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and its sequel.
- January 1, 1
- 1.68 m
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of actress and singer Lainie Kazan, who starred in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and understudied Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl. Find out her birth name, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- May 15, 1942
Lainie Kazan is the embodiment of the word entertainer -- an artist who has reached the pinnacle in virtually every area of performance. Ms. Kazan began her career in the Broadway musical “ Funny Girl,” where she played a Ziegfeld showgirl and understudied the leading lady, Barbra Streisand.
Mar 17, 2016 · Lainie Kazan went from understudy to star — and it wasn’t by accident. Kazan was the understudy five decades ago for Barbra Streisand in her well-known Broadway role as Ziegfeld Follies star...
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Lainie Kazan - Award-winning singer, movie and Broadway actress, emmy-nominated television actress.
Apr 18, 2024 · Lainie Kazan, a veteran actress and singer, talks about her six decades in show business, her vintage albums, her upcoming club date and her understudy role for Barbra Streisand. Read the full interview on EDGE, a LGBTQ media outlet.
