Carlin Glynn Biography

Fast Facts

• Played the original Miss Mona on Broadway in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," for which she won the Tony and the Theatre World Award
• Awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1982 as Best Actress in a Musical for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas․"
• Winner of the 1988 Joseph Jefferson Award as Actress in a Principal Role in a Musical for "Pal Joey․"
• Is the mother of the actress Mary Stuart Masterson
• Known for her roles as Suzy Kroll in "Resurrection," Brenda Baker in "Sixteen Candles," Jessie Mae in "The Trip to Bountiful," Meg Tresch in "Mr․ President" and Pamela Evans in "Whiskey School․"
• Has a musical background and is a life member of The Actors Studio
• Formerly a teacher of acting at Columbia University