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Lainie Kazan

Lainie Kazan

Known For Acting
Birthday May 15, 1940 (85)
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

2023

as Maria Portokalos

Tango Shalom

Tango Shalom

2021

as Leah Zlotkin

Garlic and Gunpowder

Garlic and Gunpowder

2018

as Rose Lusconi

The Amityville Murders

The Amityville Murders

2018

as Nona

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

2016

as Maria Portokalos

Pearly Gates

Pearly Gates

2015

as Millie

Pixels

Pixels

2015

as Mickey Lamonsoff

I'm a Mitzvah

I'm a Mitzvah

2014

as Mrs. Cohen

The Cookie Mobster

The Cookie Mobster

2014

as Mamma

Finding Joy

Finding Joy

2013

as Gloria

Divorce Invitation

Divorce Invitation

2012

as Elaine lipnick

Heroes and Demons

Heroes and Demons

2011

as Sharon Klublersurf

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

2010

as Shirley Hirsch

Expecting Mary

Expecting Mary

2010

as Lillian Littlefeather

Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis

Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis

2010

as Sharon Klublershturf

Beau Jest

Beau Jest

2008

as Miriam Goldman

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

as Gail Klayman

Bratz

Bratz

2007

as Bubbie

Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood

2006

as Grandma

The Engagement Ring

The Engagement Ring

2005

as Alicia Rosa Anselmi

Whiskey School

Whiskey School

2005

as Hedy Seligman

Tempted

Tempted

2003

as Julia

Gigli

Gigli

2003

as Mother

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

2002

as Maria Portokalos

Eight Crazy Nights

Eight Crazy Nights

2002

as Old Woman (singing voice)

The Crew

The Crew

2000

as Pepper Lowenstein

What's Cooking?

What's Cooking?

2000

as Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig

If You Only Knew

If You Only Knew

2000

as Bess

Bruno

Bruno

2000

as Sister Mary Perpetua

Safety Patrol!

Safety Patrol!

1998

as Mrs. Day

The Unknown Cyclist

The Unknown Cyclist

1998

as Rachel

The Big Hit

The Big Hit

1998

as Jeanne Shulman

Permanent Midnight

Permanent Midnight

1998

as Jerry's Mother at Funeral

Allie & Me

Allie & Me

1997

as Camille Alexander

Love Is All There Is

Love Is All There Is

1996

as Sadie Capomezzo

The Associate

The Associate

1996

as Cindy Mason

Prince for a Day

Prince for a Day

1995

as Rose

The Cemetery Club

The Cemetery Club

1993

as Selma

I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore

I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore

1992

as Sarah Fishbine

29th Street

29th Street

1991

as Mrs. Pesce

Earthday Birthday

Earthday Birthday

1990

as (voice)

Hägar the Horrible

Hägar the Horrible

1989

as Helga

Beaches

Beaches

1988

as Leona Bloom

Out of the Dark

Out of the Dark

1988

as Nancy

Medium Rare

Medium Rare

1987

as Helga Costas

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

as Irene Moffitt

The Delta Force

The Delta Force

1986

as Sylvia Goldman

Lust in the Dust

Lust in the Dust

1985

as Marguerita Ventura

The Journey of Natty Gann

The Journey of Natty Gann

1985

as Connie

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

1984

as Sophia, the Blue Fairy

Obsessive Love

Obsessive Love

1984

as Margaret Chase

The Jerk, Too

The Jerk, Too

1984

as Card Player

Sunset Limousine

Sunset Limousine

1983

as Jessie Durning

One from the Heart

One from the Heart

1982

as Maggie

My Favorite Year

My Favorite Year

1982

as Belle Carroca

A Cry for Love

A Cry for Love

1980

as Tina Weathersby

Abraham's Sacrifice

Abraham's Sacrifice

1979

as Hagar

Romance of a Horsethief

Romance of a Horsethief

1971

as Estusha

Dayton's Devils

Dayton's Devils

1968

as Leda Martell

Lady in Cement

Lady in Cement

1968

as Maria Baretto

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

The Paper Chase

as Rose Samuels

Episodes: 17

First Aired: Sep 09, 1978

Karen's Song

as Claire Steiner

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Jul 18, 1987

My Big Fat Greek Life

as Maria Portokalos

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Feb 24, 2003

Desperate Housewives

as Maxine Rosen

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Oct 03, 2004

The Nanny

as Aunt Freida

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 03, 1993

The King of Queens

as Ava St. Clair

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 21, 1998

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

as Farmer Weebo (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 04, 2023

Murder, She Wrote

as Anna Grimaldi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

Columbo

as Valerie Kirk

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1971

'Til Death

as Donna

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 07, 2006

Tales from the Crypt

as Mrs. Grafungar

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1989

Faerie Tale Theatre

as Sophia, the Blue Fairy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1982

Ugly Betty

as Dina Talercio

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 2006

Will & Grace

as Aunt Honey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1998

Boston Legal

as Judge Paula Stern

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 2004

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Mrs. Day

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1997

Amazing Stories

as Sister Teresa

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1985

Jessie

as Wanda Winkle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 2011

Grey's Anatomy

as C.J.

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 27, 2005

The Kominsky Method

as Norman's Grandmother

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 16, 2018

Modern Family

as Eleanor

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2009

Fuller House

as Irma

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 26, 2016

Strong Medicine

as Mrs. Biancavilla

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2000

Veronica's Closet

as Dottie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1997

Touched by an Angel

as Doris Bernstein

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1994

Touched by an Angel

as Aunt Meg

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1994

Tough Cookies

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Mar 05, 1986

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Life's Work

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 17, 1996

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 10, 1966

St. Elsewhere

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 26, 1982

Living with Fran

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 08, 2005

Beverly Hills, 90210

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1990

Baretta

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 17, 1975

Hotel

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 21, 1982

Hullabaloo

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1965

Ben Casey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1961

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Restaurant Patron

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 30, 2005

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest Judge

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 02, 2009

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 20, 1948

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1996

Celebrity Ghost Stories

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 2009

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1967

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 06, 1968

The Danny Kaye Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1963

Tony Awards

as Self - Nominee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 1956

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 15 24 10
2024 7 21 37 7
2024 8 16 37 6
2024 9 14 29 5
2024 10 7 10 3
2024 11 6 12 3
2024 12 8 18 3
2025 1 12 20 7
2025 2 8 18 2
2025 3 5 13 1
2025 4 1 1 1
2025 5 2 4 1
2025 6 1 2 1
2025 7 0 1 0
2025 8 4 14 0

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