Carol Kane

Acting • 1952-06-18 • Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Carolyn Laurie Kane (born June 18, 1952) is an American actress and comedian. She became known in the 1970s in films such as Hester Street (for which she received an Oscar nomination) and Annie Hall. She appeared on the television series Taxi in the early 1980s, as Simka Gravas, the wife of Latka, the character played by Andy Kaufman, winning two Emmy Awards for her work. She has played the character of Madame Morrible in the musical Wicked, both in regional productions and on Broadway from 2005 to 2014. From 2015 to 2018 she was a main cast member on the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, in which she played Lillian Kaushtupper.

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2026
RoommatesFilm
Gigi
★ 6.4
2026
If I Tell YouFilm
Granny
2025
Caught StealingFilm
Bubbe
★ 6.8
2025
Carol & JoyFilm
Self
★ 7.2
2025
Andy Kaufman Is MeFilm
Self
2024
Happy's PlaceTV
Theresa • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
2024
Between the TemplesFilm
Carla Kessler
★ 5.6
2024
Remembering Gene WilderFilm
Self
★ 7.3
2024
Dinner with the ParentsTV
Rose / Nana • 10 episodes
★ 5.7
2023
MigrationFilm
Erin (voice)
★ 7.3
2023
Poker FaceTV
Lucille Lubinski • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2023
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurTV
Bube Bina (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2023
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurTV
Bubbe Bina (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2023
iMordecaiFilm
Fela
★ 2.5
2022
Star Trek: Strange New WorldsTV
Commander Pelia • 13 episodes
★ 7.9
2022
Star Trek: Strange New WorldsTV
Commander Pelia / 2020s Pelia • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2022
Star Trek: Strange New WorldsTV
Commander Pelia (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2022
Monster HighTV
Ghoul-ma Vondergeist (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2022
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock ExperienceFilm
Grand-Mah (voice)
★ 7.7
2021
HarveyFilm
Betty Chumley
2020
HuntersTV
Mindy Markowitz • 18 episodes
★ 7.1
2020
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the ReverendFilm
Lillian Kaushtupper
★ 6.4
2020
A Virtual Princess Bride ReunionFilm
Valerie
★ 6.3
2020
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Music: A Live Singing Contest (That's Live)Film
Self
★ 8.0
2020
Stars in the HouseTV
Self • 2 episodes
2020
Love, Loss, and What I WoreFilm
2019
The Dead Don't DieFilm
Mallory O'Brien
★ 5.4
2019
The Ready RoomTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.0
2018
The Sisters BrothersFilm
Mrs Sisters
★ 6.8
2018
Summer Camp IslandTV
Barb Jr. (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2018
Ghost LightFilm
Madeline Styne
★ 6.1
2018
Party Monster: Scratching the SurfaceFilm
Lillian Kaushtupper
★ 3.5
2017
Big MouthTV
Menopause Banshee / Old Woman (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2017
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony CliftonFilm
Self
★ 7.5
2017
Bette Davis: Larger Than LifeFilm
Self
★ 6.0
2017
Waiting for IshtarFilm
Self
2016
CrowdedTV
Linda • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsFilm
Self
★ 4.0
2015
Star vs. the Forces of EvilTV
Dr. Jelly Goodwell (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2015
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtTV
Lillian Kaushtupper • 51 episodes
★ 7.1
2015
Ava's PossessionsFilm
Talia
★ 5.8
2015
Addiction: A 60's Love StoryFilm
Cecilia
★ 4.2
2014
GothamTV
Gertrude Kapelput • 10 episodes
★ 7.6
2014
EmoticonFilm
Hannah Song
★ 2.0
2013
Thanks for SharingFilm
Roberta
★ 6.0
2013
ClutterFilm
Linda Bradford
★ 6.0
2012
Anger ManagementTV
Carol • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
2012
Sleepwalk with MeFilm
Linda
★ 6.5
2012
Should've Been RomeoFilm
Ruth
★ 3.8
2012
HarveyFilm
Betty Chumley
2011
Jake and the Never Land PiratesTV
The Sea Witch (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
2011
Bubble GuppiesTV
Sea Witch (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2011
The Key ManFilm
Marsha
★ 3.7
2010
The Bounty HunterFilm
Dawn
★ 5.9
2010
My Girlfriend's BoyfriendFilm
Barbara
★ 5.8
2010
Pete Smalls Is DeadFilm
Landlady
★ 4.6
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 4.9
2009
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John CazaleFilm
Self
★ 6.9
2008
Four ChristmasesFilm
Aunt Sarah
★ 5.8
2008
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious FiveFilm
Sheep (voice)
★ 6.8
2007
Phineas and FerbTV
Additional Voices (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2007
Phineas and FerbTV
Nana Shapiro (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 7.9
2006
Ugly BettyTV
Lena Korvinka • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
2006
The Year Without a Santa ClausFilm
Mother Nature
★ 5.8
2006
Bette and Joan: Blind AmbitionFilm
Self
★ 6.7
2006
The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'Film
★ 7.8
2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaTV
Sam • 2 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
The PacifierFilm
Helga
★ 6.1
2005
Billy and Mandy Save ChristmasFilm
Mrs. Claus (voice)
★ 8.1
2005
The Happy ElfFilm
Gilda (voice)
★ 4.5
2005
The Civilization of Maxwell BrightFilm
Temple
★ 4.5
2005
How Real is 'The Star'?Film
Self
★ 6.0
2004
Confessions of a Teenage Drama QueenFilm
Miss Baggoli
★ 5.7
2004
The Tony Danza ShowTV
Self - Guest • 2 episodes
★ 6.4
2003
Two and a Half MenTV
Shelly • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2003
Hope & FaithTV
Cornelia Rackett • 1 episodes
★ 5.4
2003
Audrey's RainFilm
Missy Flanders
★ 4.8
2003
CosmopolitanFilm
Mrs. Shaw
★ 7.5
2002
MonkTV
Joy • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
Love in the Time of MoneyFilm
Joey
★ 4.5
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyTV
Mrs. Claus • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2001
My First MisterFilm
Mrs. Benson
★ 6.6
2001
The Shrink Is InFilm
Louise Rosenberg
★ 4.8
2001
Tomorrow by MidnightFilm
Officer Garfield
★ 4.5
2000
As Told by GingerTV
Maude Webley (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
2000
A Constant ForgeFilm
Self
★ 6.8
2000
That's LifeTV
★ 7.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Gwen Munch • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
Family GuyTV
Carol (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1999
Man on the MoonFilm
Self (uncredited)
★ 7.2
1999
JawbreakerFilm
Ms. Sherwood
★ 6.4
1999
Noah's ArkTV
Sarah • 2 episodes
★ 4.5
1999
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer SpaceFilm
Ogg's Mother (voice)
★ 6.5
1998
Hollywood SquaresTV
Self - Panelist • 5 episodes
★ 7.6
1998
NoddyTV
The Tooth Fairy • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
1998
The Tic CodeFilm
Miss Gimpole
★ 5.9
1997
Gone Fishin'Film
Donna Waters
★ 4.9
1997
Office KillerFilm
Dorine Douglas
★ 5.1
1997
The Tony Danza ShowTV
Simka Gravaas • 1 episodes
★ 5.5
1997
Merry Christmas, George BaileyFilm
Cousin Tilly / Mrs. Hatch
★ 6.0
1996
Hey Arnold!TV
Emily Dickinson Trophy (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1996
Blue's CluesTV
★ 7.7
1996
Trees LoungeFilm
Connie
★ 6.9
1996
The PallbearerFilm
Tom's Mother
★ 5.0
1996
Big BullyFilm
Faith Bigger
★ 4.7
1996
Sunset ParkFilm
Mona
★ 6.6
1996
American StraysFilm
Helen
★ 5.8
1996
PearlTV
Annie Caraldo • 22 episodes
★ 5.8
1995
Theodore RexFilm
Molly Rex (voice)
★ 3.6
1995
Freaky FridayFilm
Leanne Futterman
★ 5.7
1995
Dad, the Angel & MeFilm
Sam's Angel
★ 6.4
1994
Chicago HopeTV
Marguerite Birch • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1994
AladdinTV
Brawnhilda (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1994
EllenTV
Lily Penney • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1994
Even Cowgirls Get the BluesFilm
Carla
★ 4.4
1994
The CrazysitterFilm
Treva Van Arsdale
★ 5.3
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Film
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.0
1993
Homicide: Life on the StreetTV
Gwen Munch • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
1993
Addams Family ValuesFilm
Granny
★ 7.0
1993
When a Stranger Calls BackFilm
Jill Johnson
★ 5.9
1992
In the SoupFilm
Barbara
★ 6.8
1992
Baby on BoardFilm
Maria
★ 5.1
1992
The Real Story of Here Comes the BrideFilm
Margaret Mouse (voice)
1991
Brooklyn BridgeTV
★ 7.8
1991
Ted & VenusFilm
Colette
★ 4.5
1990
Tiny Toon AdventuresTV
Ollie (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1990
Joe Versus the VolcanoFilm
Hairdresser
★ 5.8
1990
My Blue HeavenFilm
Shaldeen
★ 6.1
1990
FlashbackFilm
Maggie
★ 6.3
1990
American DreamerTV
Lillian Abernathy • 17 episodes
★ 5.3
1989
The SimpsonsTV
Blythe (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
SeinfeldTV
Corinne • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
Tales from the CryptTV
Judy • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
The Lemon SistersFilm
Franki D'Angelo
★ 5.1
1988
ScroogedFilm
Ghost of Christmas Present
★ 6.8
1988
License to DriveFilm
Mrs. Anderson
★ 6.6
1988
Sticky FingersFilm
Kitty
★ 5.8
1988
Drop-Out MotherFilm
Maxine
★ 5.0
1988
Rap Master Ronnie: A Report CardFilm
★ 7.0
1987
The Princess BrideFilm
Valerie
★ 7.7
1987
IshtarFilm
Carol
★ 4.6
1987
Paul Reiser: Out on a WhimFilm
Fortune Teller
★ 6.0
1986
Jumpin' Jack FlashFilm
Cynthia
★ 6.1
1986
Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This ShowFilm
Self
★ 7.7
1986
All Is ForgivenTV
Nicolette Bingham • 9 episodes
★ 6.3
1986
Casey at the BatFilm
Barbara Dent
★ 8.0
1985
Transylvania 6-5000Film
Lupi
★ 5.3
1985
The Ray Bradbury TheaterTV
Polly Horne • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1985
Tall Tales & LegendsTV
Barbara • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
1984
Tales from the DarksideTV
Anne MacColl • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1984
Racing with the MoonFilm
Annie the Hooker
★ 6.3
1984
Crazy like a FoxTV
Iris Buckles • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1984
Over the Brooklyn BridgeFilm
Cheryl
★ 5.2
1984
The Secret Diary of Sigmund FreudFilm
Martha Bernays
★ 4.6
1984
Burning RageFilm
Mary Harwood
★ 5.0
1983
Reading RainbowTV
Self - Narrator (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
1983
Sleeping BeautyFilm
The Good Fairy
★ 7.0
1983
Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?Film
Customer At Cafe
★ 5.9
1983
An Invasion of PrivacyFilm
Ilene
★ 5.5
1983
Keeping OnFilm
Lavinia
★ 7.0
1983
Joan Micklin Silver: Encounters with the New York DirectorFilm
Self
1982
CheersTV
Amanda • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1982
Late Night with David LettermanTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1982
American PlayhouseTV
Lavinia • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1982
Faerie Tale TheatreTV
The 'Good' Fairy • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
1982
PandemoniumFilm
Candy
★ 4.7
1982
Norman Loves RoseFilm
Rose
★ 4.0
1982
The Man Who Married a French Wife and Other StoriesFilm
Frances Loomis
1981
Strong MedicineFilm
★ 6.3
1981
The Games of Countess DolingenFilm
Louise Haines-Pearson
★ 3.3
1981
The Greatest Man in the WorldFilm
April
★ 7.0
1981
The Girls in Their Summer Dresses and Other StoriesFilm
Frances Loomis
1979
The Muppet MovieFilm
"Myth"
★ 7.2
1979
When a Stranger CallsFilm
Jill Johnson
★ 6.2
1979
La SabinaFilm
Daisy
★ 5.8
1978
TaxiTV
Simka Gravas • 24 episodes
★ 7.3
1978
TaxiTV
Simka Dahblitz • 3 episodes
★ 7.3
1978
The Mafu CageFilm
Cissy
★ 5.9
1978
Out of Our Fathers' HouseFilm
Eliza Southgate
1977
Annie HallFilm
Allison
★ 7.7
1977
ValentinoFilm
Starlet
★ 5.8
1977
The World's Greatest LoverFilm
Annie Hickman
★ 5.6
1976
Laverne & ShirleyTV
★ 7.1
1976
Harry and Walter Go to New YorkFilm
Florence
★ 5.6
1975
Dog Day AfternoonFilm
Jenny
★ 7.9
1975
Hester StreetFilm
Gitl
★ 6.3
1974
PlayhouseTV
Frances Loomis • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1973
The Last DetailFilm
Young Whore
★ 7.0
1972
Wedding in WhiteFilm
Jeannie Dougall
★ 6.8
1971
Great PerformancesTV
Francis Loomis • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
1971
Great PerformancesTV
Eliza Southgate • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
1971
Carnal KnowledgeFilm
Jennifer
★ 6.6
1971
Desperate CharactersFilm
Young Girl
★ 5.1

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Gotham

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Annie Hall

Taxi

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