Carol Kane - Actor Profile

Carol Kane

Acting
50Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 18, 1952
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Carol Kane

Carolyn Laurie Kane (born June 18, 1952) is an American actress and comedian. She became known in the 1970s in films such as Hester Street (for which she received an Oscar nomination) and Annie Hall. She appeared on the television series Taxi in the early 1980s, as Simka Gravas, the wife of Latka, the character played by Andy Kaufman, winning two Emmy Awards for her work. She has played the character of Madame Morrible in the musical Wicked, both in regional productions and on Broadway from 2005 to 2014. From 2015 to 2018 she was a main cast member on the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, in which she played Lillian Kaushtupper.

Best Carol Kane Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Carol Kane's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carol Kane.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Caught Stealing Bubbe Hit Similar →
2024 Remembering Gene Wilder Self Hit Similar →
2023 Migration Erin (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience Grand-Mah (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2020 A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion Valerie Average Similar →
2020 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Music: A Live Singing Contest (That's Live) Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend Lillian Kaushtupper Average Similar →
2018 Ghost Light Madeline Styne Average Similar →
2018 The Sisters Brothers Mrs Sisters Hit Similar →
2017 Bette Davis: Larger Than Life Self Average Similar →
2017 Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Thanks for Sharing Roberta Average Similar →
2013 Clutter Linda Bradford Average Similar →
2012 Sleepwalk with Me Linda Hit Similar →
2009 I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale Self Hit Similar →
2008 Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five Sheep (voice) Hit Similar →
2006 Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition Self Hit Similar →
2005 Billy and Mandy Save Christmas Mrs. Claus (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Pacifier Helga Average Similar →
2005 How Real is 'The Star'? Self Average Similar →
2003 Cosmopolitan Mrs. Shaw Average Similar →
2001 My First Mister Mrs. Benson Hit Similar →
2000 A Constant Forge Self Hit Similar →
1999 Man on the Moon Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1999 The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space Ogg's Mother (voice) Average Similar →
1999 Jawbreaker Ms. Sherwood Average Similar →
1996 Trees Lounge Connie Hit Similar →
1996 Sunset Park Mona Average Similar →
1995 Napoleon Spider (voice) Average Similar →
1995 Dad, the Angel & Me Sam's Angel Average Similar →
1994 Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1993 Addams Family Values Granny Hit Similar →
1992 In the Soup Barbara Hit Similar →
1990 My Blue Heaven Shaldeen Average Similar →
1990 Flashback Maggie Average Similar →
1988 Scrooged Ghost of Christmas Present Hit Similar →
1988 License to Drive Mrs. Anderson Hit Similar →
1987 The Princess Bride Valerie Super Hit Similar →
1986 Jumpin' Jack Flash Cynthia Average Similar →
1986 Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 Racing with the Moon Annie the Hooker Average Similar →
1983 Sleeping Beauty The Good Fairy Hit Similar →
1979 When a Stranger Calls Jill Johnson Average Similar →
1979 The Muppet Movie "Myth" Hit Similar →
1977 Annie Hall Allison Super Hit Similar →
1975 Hester Street Gitl Average Similar →
1975 Dog Day Afternoon Jenny Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Last Detail Young Whore Hit Similar →
1972 Wedding in White Jeannie Dougall Hit Similar →
1971 Carnal Knowledge Jennifer Hit Similar →

Carol Kane - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Carol Kane?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carol Kane is "Billy and Mandy Save Christmas" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Carol Kane acted in?

Carol Kane has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Carol Kane?

Other notable films include "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Music: A Live Singing Contest (That's Live)", "Dog Day Afternoon", and "Annie Hall".