Constance Shulman
Biography
Constance Ann Shulman is an American actress born on April 4, 1958, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to a Jewish family. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in both speech and theater, after which she moved to New York City to study acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre School and pursue her career. She is best known for voicing Patti Mayonnaise on the show Doug and for her recurring role as Yoga Jones in Orange Is the New Black. Shulman originated the role of Annelle in the first production of Steel Magnolias off-Broadway. Her screen appearances include the films Fletch Lives, Men Don't Leave, and Fried Green Tomatoes.
Career overview
Constance Ann Shulman is an American actress born in Johnson City, Tennessee, on April 4, 1958. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in both speech and theater, she moved to New York City to study acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre School and pursue an acting career.
Shulman is best known for voicing Patti Mayonnaise on Doug and for her recurring role as Yoga Jones in Orange Is the New Black. On stage, she originated the role of Annelle in the first production of Steel Magnolias off Broadway in 1987.
In film, she made her screen debut as Cindy Mae in the 1989 comedy film Fletch Lives. She later appeared in supporting film roles including Men Don't Leave in 1990 and Fried Green Tomatoes in 1991.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight (2026)
- When You Will Be Big (2026) as Mary
- Gettysburg (2025) as Miriam
- Errand (2025)
- Darla in Space (2024) as Leona Peterson
- Will Trent (2023) as Shelly
- The Curse (2023) as Elizabeth
- Giving Birth to a Butterfly (2023) as Monica
- Funny Pages (2022) as Mrs. Ochs
- Stomach People (2022) as Mom
- Strawberry Mansion (2021) as Martha
- Florida Girls (2019) as Debra
- Miss America (2019) as Candice
- Sylvio (2017) as Tina
- Search Party (2016) as Helen
- Nasty Baby (2015) as Bishop's Girlfriend
- Broad City (2014) as Oda
- The Blacklist (2013) as Fiona
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Yoga Jones
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Daycare Manager
- Sweet and Lowdown (1999) as Hazel
- Doug's 1st Movie (1999) as Patti Mayonnaise (voice)
- The Faculty (1996) as Shelly Ray
- Doug's Secret Christmas (1996) as Patricia 'Patti' Mayonnaise(voice)
- Weekend at Bernie's II (1993) as Tour Operator
- Doug (1991) as Patti Mayonnaise (voice)
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) as Missy
- He Said, She Said (1991) as Make-Up Girl
- McBain (1991) as Dr. Blazier
- Reversal of Fortune (1990) as Pharmacist (uncredited)
- Men Don't Leave (1990) as Carly
- Fletch Lives (1989) as Cindy Mae
- Lost Angels (1989) as Beautician
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) as Bonnie Sayles
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Constance Shulman best known for?
Constance Shulman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight (2026), Will Trent (2023), Strawberry Mansion (2021), Search Party (2016).
When and where was Constance Shulman born?
Constance Shulman was born on April 4, 1958 in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does Constance Shulman have?
Constance Shulman has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
What is Constance Shulman's background in cinema and television?
Constance Ann Shulman is an American actress born on April 4, 1958, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to a Jewish family. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in both speech and theater, after which she moved to New York City to study acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre Schoo...
Constance Shulman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Daycare Manager — aged about 41
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Yoga Jones — aged about 55
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) as Missy — aged about 33
- The Blacklist (2013) as Fiona — aged about 55
- Will Trent (2023) as Shelly — aged about 65
- Doug (1991) as Patti Mayonnaise (voice) — aged about 33
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