Biography
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.
Filmography (18)
Roommates
as Gigi
Between the Temples
as Carla Kessler
Migration
as Erin (voice)
The Sisters Brothers
as Mrs Sisters
Thanks for Sharing
as Roberta
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
as Sheep (voice)
The Pacifier
as Helga
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
as Miss Baggoli
Jawbreaker
as Ms. Sherwood
Office Killer
as Dorine Douglas
Trees Lounge
as Connie
Addams Family Values
as Granny
Scrooged
as Ghost of Christmas Present
License to Drive
as Mrs. Anderson
Annie Hall
as Allison
Hester Street
as Gitl
Dog Day Afternoon
as Jenny
The Last Detail
as Young Whore