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Beth Howland Biography
Birth Name:Elizabeth Howland
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Best known for her role as Vera Gorman on sitcom "Alice․"
- Made her first Broadway appearance in 1959 portraying Lady Beth in "Once Upon a Mattress․"
- Quote: "If you're going to live in California, it's best to do a series, steady work․"
- Since 1985, has only taken minor roles, featuring brief appearances on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "The Tick․"
- Appeared in the original Broadway production of the musical "Company․"
- Regularly popped up on TV shows "The Love Boat" and "Eight is Enough․"
- In the 1960s, appeared in commercials for Salem cigarettes
Awards
- 1980Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Television Series: nominated
- 1981Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 1982Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 1983Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated