
Lainie Kazan
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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
Credits

Pixels (2015)
as Mickey Lamonsoff

You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
as Gail Klayman

The Big Hit (1998)
as Jeanne Shulman

The Delta Force (1986)
as Sylvia Goldman

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
as Maria Portokalos

Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
as Irene Moffitt

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)
as Maria Portokalos

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003)
as Self

The Crew (2000)
as Pepper Lowenstein

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)
as Maria Portokalos

One from the Heart (1982)
as Maggie

Gigli (2003)
as Mother

The Associate (1996)
as Cindy Mason

Eight Crazy Nights (2002)
as Old Woman (singing voice)

Bratz (2007)
as Bubbie

Beaches (1988)
as Leona Bloom

Permanent Midnight (1998)
as Jerry's Mother at Funeral

The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
as Connie

Out of the Dark (1988)
as Nancy

I Am Divine (2014)
as Self (archive)

Heroes and Demons (2012)
as Sharon Klublersurf (segment "Ollie Klublershturf vs. The Nazis")

29th Street (1991)
as Mrs. Pesce

Safety Patrol! (1998)
as Mrs. Day

What's Cooking? (2000)
as Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig

Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)
as Self

Commitment to Life (2023)
as Self (archive footage)

Red Riding Hood (2006)
as Grandma

Divorce Invitation (2012)
as Elaine lipnick

Finding Joy (2013)
as Gloria

Love Is All There Is (1996)
as Sadie Capomezzo

Pearly Gates (2015)
as Millie

Bruno (2000)
as Sister Mary Perpetua

Medium Rare Cold Case (2025)
as Helga Costas

Pinocchio (1984)
as Sophia, the Blue Fairy

Lady in Cement (1968)
as Maria Baretto

My Favorite Year (1982)
as Belle Carroca

Olympia (2018)
as Self

The Jerk, Too (1984)
as Card Player

Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief (1989)
as Self

The Amityville Murders (2018)
as Nona

Expecting Mary (2010)
as Lillian Littlefeather

Obsessive Love (1984)
as Margaret Chase

Beau Jest (2008)
as Miriam Goldman

The Cookie Mobster (2014)
as Mamma

Tango Shalom (2021)
as Leah Zlotkin

A Good Night to Die (2003)
as Diane

Lust in the Dust (1985)
as Marguerita Ventura

Allie & Me (1997)
as Camille Alexander
A Cry for Love (1980)
as Tina Weathersby

I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992)
as Sarah Fishbine

Sunset Limousine (1983)
as Jessie Durning

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! (2010)
as Shirley Hirsch

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021)
as Self

If You Only Knew (2000)
as Bess

The Italians (2025)
Actor

The Cemetery Club (1993)
as Selma

Medium Rare (1987)
as Helga Costas

Prince for a Day (1995)
as Rose

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978)
as Sophie Tucker

Garlic and Gunpowder (2018)
as Rose Lusconi

Romance of a Horsethief (1971)
as Estusha

Tempted (2003)
as Julia
Whiskey School (2005)
as Hedy Seligman

The Unknown Cyclist (1998)
as Rachel

Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis (2010)
as Sharon Klublershturf
Meir's Festival (2013)
as Self
Back of Book (—)
as Claudia

I'm a Mitzvah (2014)
as Mrs. Cohen

The Engagement Ring (2005)
as Alicia Rosa Anselmi

Dancing in the Wings (1985)
as Vera

Earthday Birthday (1990)
as (voice)
Dayton's Devils (1968)
as Leda Martell

The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf (1985)
as Madam Zola

Hägar the Horrible (1989)
as Helga

Abraham's Sacrifice (1979)
as Hagar





