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Carol Kane
Carol Kane
74 years (Jun 18, 1952)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
89 Movies
47 TV Shows

Carol Kane

Known for
Gotham
Gertrude Kapelput
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Commander Pelia
Annie Hall
Allison
Hunters
Mindy Markowitz
Carol Kane has built a long career as an American actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Casting directors have gone to her for comedy more than for anything else. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. For much of the audience, Carol Kane is Valerie from 'The Princess Bride', whatever else the credits say. The list also holds 'Gotham'. She earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Hester Street'.
Carol Kane has built a long career as an American actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Casting directors have gone to her for comedy more than for anything else. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. For much of the audience, Carol Kane is Valerie from 'The Princess Bride', whatever else the credits say. The list also holds 'Gotham'. She earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Hester Street'.
Known for
Gotham
Gertrude Kapelput
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Commander Pelia
Annie Hall
Allison
Hunters
Mindy Markowitz
Movies
TV Shows
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If I Tell You
Granny
2026
Film
Roommates
Gigi
★ 6.5
2026
Film
Caught Stealing
Bubbe
★ 6.8
2025
Film
Happy's Place
Theresa · 1 episode
★ 6.4
2024–
TV
Between the Temples
Carla Kessler
★ 5.6
2024
Film
Dinner with the Parents
Rose / Nana · 10 episodes
★ 5.7
2024–
TV
Migration
Erin (voice)
★ 7.4
2023
Film
iMordecai
Fela
★ 2.5
2023
Film
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Bube Bina (voice) · 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Carol Kane and where are they from?
Carol Kane is 74 years old, born on June 18, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Carol Kane?
Carol Kane is best known for roles in The Princess Bride, Annie Hall, Dog Day Afternoon.
How many movies has Carol Kane been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Carol Kane has appeared in 89 movies and 45 TV shows.
What was Carol Kane's first movie?
The career of Carol Kane began with Carnal Knowledge (1971).
What is Carol Kane's most recent movie or series?
Carol Kane's most recent release is Roommates, which premiered on April 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Carol Kane appeared in?
On television, Carol Kane has appeared in The Simpsons, Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Gotham.
Does Carol Kane have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Carol Kane's upcoming work includes: If I Tell You (2026), Anxious People (2026).
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Carol Kane
Carol Kane
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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