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Lesley Ann Warren Biography

Birth Name:Lesley Ann Warren

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Won the 1966 Theatre World Award for her role in "Drat! The Cat!"
Studied at the American Ballet Theatre with choreographer George Balanchine
Quote: "Comedy, to me, is as difficult as drama․ It's interchangeable, really․"
Quote: "[On singing, dancing and acting] "I enjoy acting, dancing, and singing, but differently, because they require such different things․""
Gained widespread fame after appearing on a television production of "Cinderella" in 1965
Made her Broadway debut in the production "110 in the Shade" at the age of 17
Was in contention for the role of Liesl in the film "The Sound of Music․"

1971Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Television: nominated
1978Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
1982NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1983Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1983Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1989ACE-Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1995Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Actor Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2025Special Jury Prize-Best Supporting Actress: winner