Who is Linda Lavin? Everything You Need to Know

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Age: 87 Years, 87 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Steve Bakunas (m. 2005), Kip Niven (m. 1982–1992), Ron Leibman (m. 1969–1981)

father: David J. Lavin

mother: Lucille

siblings: Jocelyn Pollard

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Height: 5'3" (160 cm), 5'3" Females

U.S. State: Maine

Notable Alumni: College Of William & Mary

Ancestry: Russian American

City: Portland, Maine

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education: College Of William & Mary

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When did Linda Lavin start her acting career?

Linda Lavin started her acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in various Off-Broadway productions.
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What is Linda Lavin best known for in terms of her acting roles?

Linda Lavin is best known for her role as Alice Hyatt in the television sitcom "Alice," which aired from 1976 to 1985.
3

Has Linda Lavin appeared in any Broadway productions?

Yes, Linda Lavin has appeared in numerous Broadway productions throughout her career, including "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "The Lyons."
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What other television shows has Linda Lavin appeared in besides

Linda Lavin has appeared in several other television shows, including "Barney Miller," "The Good Wife," and "The Interns."
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Does Linda Lavin have any music albums?

Yes, Linda Lavin released a music album titled "Possibilities" in 2012, showcasing her talents as a singer.

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Theatre Career

Linda Lavin started her career on stage in 1962 with a Broadway appearance in ‘A Family Affair’. After this, she had a role in the off-Broadway productions ‘Wet Paint’ and ‘The Mad Show’. She then appeared in a featured role in the 1966 musical titled ‘It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman’. In 1969, the actress performed in the plays ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ and ‘Little Murders’.

During 1986 and 1987, she played Kate in Simon's ‘Broadway Bound’. Soon after this, she made appearance in ‘Gypsy’. In the year 2000, she was cast as Marjorie in ‘The Tale of the Allergist's Wife’. In 2010, Lavin portrayed the character of Ruth Steiner in the play ‘Collected Stories’. She then appeared in Nicky Silver’s play titled ‘The Lyons’ in September 2011. Other notable stage works of the American actress include ‘The Sisters Rosensweig’, ‘Our Mother's Brief Affair’, ‘Candide’, and ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’.

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Television & Film Career

In 1967, Linda Lavin made her first television appearance in ‘Damn Yankees’. Then after making guest appearances in a few programs, she was cast as Detective Janice Wentworth in the series ‘Barney Miller’. She then left the series to star in the title role in the sitcom ‘Alice’. After this, the actress had roles in ‘Room for Two’, ‘Conrad Bloom’ and ‘Sean Saves the World’.

In her TV career, Lavin did numerous telefilms including ‘The Morning After, ‘Another Woman's Child, ‘Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden’, ‘Lena: My 100 Children’ and ‘Best Friends for Life’, to name a few. Lavin also acted in several movies like ‘The Muppets Take Manhattan’, ‘See You in the Morning’, ‘I Want to Go Home’ and ‘The Back-up Plan’.

Career in Cabaret & Recording

Linda Lavin has appeared in many cabaret and concert performances. In 2006, she performed with her cabaret act “The Song Remembers When" at Birdland (New York). Her recording titled ‘Possibilities’ was released in 2012.

Personal Life

Linda Lavin was born on October 15, 1937 in Portland, Maine, USA, to Lucille and David J. Lavin. She has a sister named Jocelyn Pollard. She studied at the Waynflete School and later graduated from the College of William & Mary.

Talking about the American artiste’s love life, she first married Ron Leibman in 1969. This marriage ended in a divorce. Her second marriage to Kip Niven also did not last forever. She later married her third husband Steve Bakunas in 2005. Lavin has no biological kids.

Facts About Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin is not only a talented actress, but she is also a skilled singer who has released several albums showcasing her vocal abilities.

In addition to her successful acting career, Linda Lavin is also a trained pianist and has a deep love for music.

Linda Lavin is known for her passion for cooking and has even published a cookbook featuring some of her favorite recipes.

Despite her busy schedule in the entertainment industry, Linda Lavin is a dedicated advocate for various charitable causes, including animal welfare and arts education.

Linda Lavin is a lifelong learner and has pursued further education in various subjects, demonstrating her intellectual curiosity beyond her acting career.

1980	Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical	Alice (1976)
1979	Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical	Alice (1976)

Linda Lavin Biography

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When did Linda Lavin start her acting career?

What is Linda Lavin best known for in terms of her acting roles?

Has Linda Lavin appeared in any Broadway productions?

What other television shows has Linda Lavin appeared in besides

Does Linda Lavin have any music albums?