Linda Lavin

Birth Name:

Linda Lavin

Birth Place:

Portland, Maine, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Reputed as a committed member of the community after helping rehabilitate impoverished neighborhoods, donating a park, and building a community theater in Wilmington, N․C
Graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in theatre
Lavin married actor, artist, musician Steve Bakunas in 2005
Following her debut at age five in a theatre production of "Alice In Wonderland," Lavin learned from her stage mother over the years before majoring in theatre arts at William and Mary College
Quote: "I discovered that the character [Alice] represented 80 percent of the working women in this country, the blue-collar and pink-collar women․ Hundreds of women have come up to me and said, 'It was because of watching Alice that I could get through another day with the baby in the high chair․ I knew if she could do it, I could do it, too․ I could go back to school, I could get off welfare, and I could change my life․'"
Recognized for her award-winning portrayal of "Alice" in the sitcom that aired in the '70s and '80s, Lavin also performed in theater, receiving several awards and nominations
Appeared in cabaret and concert performances, receiving rave reviews from critics

1979Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Winner
1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1980Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Winner
1981Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2007TV Land Award - The "She Works Hard for the Money" Award (Favorite Working Mom):Winner
2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series:Nominated
2021Festival Award - Best Actress (Comic Performance in an American Indie Short):Winner
2021Festival Award - Best Actress in a Short:Nominated
2021Film Jury Award - Best Acting - Comedy:Winner
2025Astra TV Award - Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series:Nominated
2025Dorian Award - Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy:Nominated
2025Gotham TV Award - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2025OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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