Elaine Stritch
Biography
Elaine Stritch was an American actress, singer, and comedienne. Born on February 2, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, she made her professional stage debut in 1944. Stritch appeared in numerous stage plays, musicals, feature films, and television series. Her work on Broadway and television earned her recognition. In 1995, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. Stritch passed away on July 17, 2014, at the age of 89. Throughout her career, she accumulated 79 known credits. Stritch's acting career spanned multiple mediums, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Career overview
Elaine Stritch was an American actress who began her professional stage career in 1944. She went on to appear in numerous stage plays and musicals throughout her career. Stritch's work extended beyond the stage, as she also appeared in feature films and television series.
Stritch's career spanned many years, during which she accumulated a significant number of credits. She was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1995, a notable recognition of her contributions to the field of theater.
Elaine Stritch was born on February 2, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on July 17, 2014, at the age of 89. Her career as an actress and performer was marked by her extensive work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 79 known credits.
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- Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) as Self
- On Broadway (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Always at The Carlyle (2018) as Self
- River of Fundament (2014) as Eulogist
- Six by Sondheim (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013) as Herself
- ParaNorman (2012) as Grandma Babcock (voice)
- Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010) as Self
- 30 Rock (2006) as Colleen Donaghy
- Monster-in-Law (2005) as Gertrude
- Romance & Cigarettes (2005) as Nick's Mother
- Paradise (2004) as Isabella
- Elaine Stritch at Liberty (2004) as Performer
- Elaine Stritch at Liberty (2004) Theatre Play
- Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self
- Autumn in New York (2000) as Dolores "Dolly" Talbot
- Small Time Crooks (2000) as Chi Chi Potter
- Screwed (2000) as Miss Crock
- My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) as Self - Performer
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) as Irene Hargrove
- An Unexpected Life (1998) as Lucinda Sadwich
- Oz (1997) as Judge Grace Lema
- Out to Sea (1997) as Mavis LaBreche
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Martha Albright
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Bless This House (1995)
- An Inconvenient Woman (1991) as Rose
- Chance of a Lifetime (1991) as Sybill
- Law & Order (1990) as Lanie Stieglitz
- Cadillac Man (1990) as The Widow
- Sensibility and Sense (1990) as Older Marianne
- Sparks: The Price of Passion (1990) as Marti Sparks
- Tattingers (1988)
- Cocoon: The Return (1988) as Ruby
- September (1987) as Diane Frasier
- Stranded (1986) as Maxine
- The Ellen Burstyn Show (1986) as Sydney Brewer
- Follies: In Concert (1986) as Hattie Walker
- Sondheim on Broadway: Follies - Four Days in New York (1986) as Self
- Musical Comedy Tonight III (1985)
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Mrs. McGee
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- American Playhouse (1982) as Marianne
- Christmas Spirits (1981) as Julia Myerson
- Nobody's Perfect (1980)
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Mary Pearl
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Pamela Beauchamp
- Blankety Blank (1979)
- Providence (1977) as Helen Wiener
- Two's Company (1975) as Dorothy McNab
- Two's Company (1975) Theme Song Performance
- The Spiral Staircase (1975) as Nurse Baker
- Dial M for Murder (1974) as Geneva
- Pollyanna (1973) as Aunt Poly
- Original Cast Album: Company (1970) as Self / Joanne
- The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970) as Tough Lady
- Too Many Thieves (1966) as Miss G
- The Dean Martin Show (1965)
- The Trials of O'Brien (1965) as Miss G
- Who Killed Teddy Bear? (1965) as Marian Freeman
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- My Sister Eileen (1960) as Ruth Sherwood
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Ethel Forester
- Kiss Her Goodbye (1959) as Marge Carson
- The Perfect Furlough (1958) as Liz Baker
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Aunt Bertha
- A Farewell to Arms (1957) as Helen Ferguson
- Three Violent People (1956) as Ruby LaSalle
- The Scarlet Hour (1956) as Phyllis Rycker
- Washington Square (1956) as Self - Host
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- A.N.T.A. Album of 1955 (1955) as Self
- Climax! (1954) as Kristie Crane
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Cavalcade of Stars (1949)
- Studio One (1948) as Shirley
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Growing Paynes (1948) as Laraine Payne
- Life's a Bitch