Carol
Kane (born Carolyn Laurie Kane on June 18, 1952) is
an American actress from Cleveland, Ohio.
Kane is best known for her portrayal
of "Simka Dahblitz-Gravas," wife of "Latka
Gravas" (Andy Kaufman), on the American television
series Taxi from 1981 to 1983. Kane earned two Emmy
Awards for her work in the series.
Kane is currently starring in the
national tour of the Broadway musical Wicked, playing
Madame Morrible. She will take over the role on Broadway
on January 10, 2006.
She has guest-starred on a 1994 episode
of Seinfeld and had a supporting role in the short-lived
1996-1997 sitcom Pearl, which starred Rhea Perlman.
Partial Filmography
The Pacifier (2005) - Helga
Addams Family Values (1993) - Grandma
Scrooged (1988) - The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Princess Bride (1987) - Valerie
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) - Cynthia
Hester Street, 1975 - Gitl
The Last Detail (1973) - Young Whore
Partial Other Works
The Happy Elf (2005) - Gilda (voice)
Wicked (2005) - Madame Morrible (Broadway musical)
Seinfeld (1994) - "Corinne" in episode:
"The Marine Biologist"
Tales from the Crypt (1990) - "Judy" in
episode: "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today"
Cheers - (1984) "Amanda Boyer" in episode:
"A Ditch in Time"
Taxi - (1980) "Simka Dahblitz" \
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