Biography
Elaine Stritch (February 2, 1925 – July 17, 2014) was an American actress, singer, and comedienne, known for her work on Broadway and later, television. She made her professional stage debut in 1944 and appeared in numerous stage plays, musicals, feature films and television series. Stritch was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1995.
Awards & recognition
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series · 2007
- Primetime Emmy Award — Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program · 2004
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series · 1993
- Drama League Award
- Primetime Emmy Award
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- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1996 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1971 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1962 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Play · 1956 · nominated
Filmography33 titles
Elaine Stritch at Liberty
On Broadway
Oz
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me
30 Rock
3rd Rock from the Sun
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Two's Company
Law & Order
Original Cast Album: Company
Six by Sondheim
ParaNorman
Follies: In Concert
The Cosby Show
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Tales of the Unexpected
The Ed Sullivan Show
Always at The Carlyle
Small Time Crooks
Cocoon: The Return
Who Killed Teddy Bear
Monster-in-Law
September
Autumn in New York
Romance & Cigarettes
Sparks: The Price of Passion
Kiss Her Goodbye
A Farewell to Arms
Three Violent People
Out to Sea
Cadillac Man
Screwed
Krippendorf's Tribe