Years active 1979–present Children Nikka Graff Lanzarone | Name Ilene Graff Siblings Todd Graff Role Actress · ilenegraff.com | |
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Full Name Ilene Susan Graff Parents Judith Clarice Graff, Jerry Graff Movies and TV shows Similar People Ben Lanzarone, Christopher Hewett, Rob Stone, Tracy Wells, Nikka Graff Lanzarone | ||
Ilene graff during the official launch of tippi hedren s book
Ilene Susan Graff (born February 28, 1949) is an American actress and singer.
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- Ilene graff during the official launch of tippi hedren s book
- Ilene graff tippi hedren ruta lee and alison arngrim
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
The Queens, New York native began her professional career as a teenager when she performed as a background singer and commercial actress while attending Martin Van Buren High School in Queens Village. She graduated from Ithaca College in 1970.
Graff's Broadway credits include Promises, Promises, Grease, and I Love My Wife. Her television work includes Barnaby Jones, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Three's Company, Lewis & Clark, and St. Elsewhere. From 1985 until 1990, she played what is possibly her best known role, Marsha Owens, the wife of Bob Uecker's character, George, in the sitcom Mr. Belvedere.
In addition to her roles on television, Graff also appeared in the motion picture Ladybugs playing the girlfriend of Rodney Dangerfield and mother of Jonathan Brandis. Her recent screen credits include films The Things We Carry, Ma-i pa-deo, and Loving Annabelle.
Ilene graff tippi hedren ruta lee and alison arngrim
Personal life
Graff is the daughter of Jerry Graff, a member of the musical group The Pied Pipers. While performing in Grease she met and married composer Ben Lanzarone, and they have one daughter, Nikka, born 1983. Graff is the older sister of Tony Award-nominated actor, film producer, writer, film director and former Short Circus member Todd Graff and cousin of Tony winner Randy Graff. She serves as the spokesperson for the AMC Cancer Research Center.
Filmography
Actress
2011
Hart of Dixie (TV Series) as
Mrs. Clora Tucker / Clora Tucker / Mrs. Tucker
- 61 Candles (2015) - Clora Tucker
- Islands in the Stream (2013) - Clora Tucker
- The Big Day (2012) - Mrs. Clora Tucker
- Heart to Hart (2012) - Mrs. Clora Tucker
- The Pirate & The Practice (2011) - Mrs. Clora Tucker
- In Havoc & In Heat (2011) - Mrs. Tucker
2010
Every Other Wednesday (Video short) as
The Therapist
2009
Castle (TV Series) as
Gayle Finnegan
- Fool Me Once- (2009) - Gayle Finnegan
2009
The Things We Carry as
Kim
2008
The Wife & Times of Teddy Berman (TV Series) as
Iris Berman
2007
My Father as
Nancy Parker
2006
Loving Annabelle as
Mother Immaculata
2006
Living with Fran (TV Series) as
Jessica
- Masquerading with Fran (2006) - Jessica
2002
Haunted (TV Series) as
Emily Eastway
- Grievous Angels (2002) - Emily Eastway
2001
South Pacific (TV Movie) as
Dinah Cuthbert
1997
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Gloria Brewer
- Crisis of Faith (1997) - Gloria Brewer
1995
Abandoned and Deceived (TV Movie)
1994
Sisters (TV Series) as
Cynthia
- Blinders (1994) - Cynthia
1992
Ladybugs as
Bess
1992
Walter & Emily (TV Series) as
Dr. Barbara Morris
- Exposed (1992) - Dr. Barbara Morris
1985
Mr. Belvedere (TV Series) as
Marsha Cameron Owens
- Love Fest (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Pageant (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Baby (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Runaways (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Mumsy (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Home (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Donuts (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Bad Marsha (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Mr. Belvedere's Wedding: Part 2 (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Mr. Belvedere's Wedding: Part 1 (1990) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Attic (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Dinner (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Professor (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- A Happy Guy's Christmas (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Counterfeit (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Used Cars (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Fixed (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Homecoming (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Paper Mill (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Fear of Flying (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Big (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Truckin' (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Brain Busters (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Field (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Almost Heaven (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Ghostwriter (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Escort (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Book (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Really Full House (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Debate (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Mutiny (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Election (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Stakeout (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Anchors Away (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Spot (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- New Year's (1989) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Homeless (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Black Widow (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Curse (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Roommates (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Duel (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Marsha's Secret (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Pigskin (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Braces (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Hooky (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Fat Cats (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Counselor (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Graduation (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Apartment (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Kevin Nightengale (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Heather's Monk (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- FoxTrot (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Trip: Part 2 (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Trip: Part 1 (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Diary (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Commentary (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Kevin's Model (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- G.I. George (1988) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Christmas Story (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Fall Guy (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Wedding (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Moonlighting (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Marsha's Job (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Triangle (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- TV George (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Initiation (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Auction (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Mogul (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Separation (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Baby (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Kevin's Older Woman (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Cadet (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Competition (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Crush (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Ticket (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Jobless (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Inky (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- College Bound (1987) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Pills (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Spelling Bee (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Reunion (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Deportation: Part 2 (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Deportation: Part 1 (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Halloween (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Kevin's Date (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Debut (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Grandma (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Thief (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Play (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Dinner for Two (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Amish (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Heather's Tutor (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Valentine's Day (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Will (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Wesley's Friend (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Rivals (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Dropout (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Teacher (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Speechless (1986) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Prize (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Pinball (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Letter (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Strike (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Vows (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Contract (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Delivery (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Requiem (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Cheerleader (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Tornado (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Sweet Charity (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Lost Weekend (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- What I Did for Love (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Gorgeous George (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Gotta Dance (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- The Outcasts (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Stranger in the Night (1985) - Marsha Cameron Owens
- Un-aired Pilot - Marsha Cameron Owens
1990
Opposites Attract (TV Movie) as
Frannie
1990
Jury Duty; The Comedy (TV Movie) as
Marilyn Worth
1987
American Playhouse (TV Series) as
Kitty Verdun
- Charley's Aunt (1987) - Kitty Verdun
1986
New Love, American Style (TV Series)
- Love at First Sight/Love and the Judge (1986)
1985
St. Elsewhere (TV Series) as
Heidi Brechman
- Whistle, Wyler Works (1985) - Heidi Brechman
1984
Earthlings (TV Movie) as
Jane Lassiter
1983
The Paper Chase (TV Series) as
Carolyn
- Commitments (1983) - Carolyn
1983
Lottery! (TV Series)
- Being a Winner (1983)
1983
13 Thirteenth Avenue (TV Movie) as
Melinda York
1983
Three's Company (TV Series) as
Daphne Smith
- The Apartment (1983) - Daphne Smith
1983
Charley's Aunt (TV Movie) as
Kitty Verdun
1982
Remington Steele (TV Series) as
Ivy Shapiro
- Steele Belted (1982) - Ivy Shapiro
1982
Madame's Place (TV Series) as
Gloria Beecham Meade
- Hypnosis is Fun (1982) - Gloria Beecham Meade
1981
Lewis & Clark (TV Series) as
Alicia Lewis
- Tex Hex (1982) - Alicia Lewis
- In Charm's Way (1982) - Alicia Lewis
- Yellow Stu of Texas (1982) - Alicia Lewis
- Friends (1982) - Alicia Lewis
- Dear John (1982) - Alicia Lewis
- Oil! (1982) - Alicia Lewis
- Your Cheatin' Heart (1981) - Alicia Lewis
- The Family Affair (1981) - Alicia Lewis
- The Uptight End (1981) - Alicia Lewis
- Alicia's New York Night (1981) - Alicia Lewis
- The Horse's Tale (1981) - Alicia Lewis
- Opposites Attract (1981) - Alicia Lewis
- Welcome to Luckenbach (1981) - Alicia Lewis
1981
Mork & Mindy (TV Series) as
Tracy Andrews / Receptionist
- Gotta Run: Part 1 (1982) - Tracy Andrews
- Mork's New Look (1981) - Receptionist
1980
Laverne & Shirley (TV Series) as
Monique
- The Dating Game (1980) - Monique
1980
Beulah Land (TV Mini Series) as
Annabel Davis
- Part III (1980) - Annabel Davis
- Part II (1980) - Annabel Davis
1980
Angie (TV Series) as
Debbie
- Angie and Joyce Go to Jail (1980) - Debbie
1979
Supertrain (TV Series) as
Penny Whitaker
- Where Have You Been Billy Boy (1979) - Penny Whitaker
- The Green Girl (1979) - Penny Whitaker
- A Very Formal Heist (1979) - Penny Whitaker
1979
Barnaby Jones (TV Series) as
Stephanie Capello
- Child of Love Child of Vengeance: Part 2 (1979) - Stephanie Capello
- Child of Love Child of Vengeance: Part 1 (1979) - Stephanie Capello
1979
Brothers and Sisters (TV Series) as
Charlene Krandall
- High Time (1979) - Charlene Krandall
Soundtrack
1986
Mr. Belvedere (TV Series) (performer - 4 episodes)
- The Trip: Part 2 (1988) - (performer: "I Got You Babe")
- Inky (1987) - (performer: "Amazing Grace" - uncredited)
- Pills (1986) - (performer: "Land of 1,000 Dances" - uncredited)
- Debut (1986) - (performer: "Our Love is Here to Stay" - uncredited)
1979
Supertrain (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- A Very Formal Heist (1979) - (performer: "I Want to Hold Your Hand" - uncredited)
1977
The 31st Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Married Couple Seeks Married Couple")
Self
2021
The Hollywood Moment (TV Series) as
Self
- BJ Korros with All Star 99th Birthday Salute to Norman Lear (2021) - Self
2019
What About Our Life? (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Tribute to generational entertainment with Ilene Graff/Classic TV sitcoms. (2019) - Self - Guest
2009
Mr. Belvedere: The Owens Family Remembers (Video documentary short) as
Self
2005
The John Kerwin Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 23 March 2005 (2005) - Self
1995
Marilu (TV Series) as
Self
- Grease Reunion (1995) - Self
1986
The $10,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
1990
Match Game (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.5 (1990) - Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.4 (1990) - Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.3 (1990) - Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.2 (1990) - Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.1 (1990) - Self - Panelist
1989
The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.153 (1989) - Self
1988
The New Hollywood Squares (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 9 January 1989 (1989) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 28 March 1988 (1988) - Self - Panelist
1986
Super Password (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
1988
Win, Lose or Draw (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 26 September 1988 (1988) - Self
1986
The $25,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
1987
The $100,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
1987
The $25,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
1988
Blackout (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.15 (1988) - Self
- Episode #1.14 (1988) - Self
- Episode #1.13 (1988) - Self
- Episode #1.12 (1988) - Self
- Episode #1.11 (1988) - Self
1987
Dance Fever (TV Series) as
Self
- Tom Poston, Ilene Graf, Kristian Alfonso (1987) - Self
1986
Celebrity Double Talk (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 5 December 1986 (1986) - Self
- Episode dated 4 December 1986 (1986) - Self
- Episode dated 3 December 1986 (1986) - Self
- Episode dated 2 December 1986 (1986) - Self
- Episode dated 1 December 1986 (1986) - Self
- Episode #1.20 (1986) - Self
- Episode #1.19 (1986) - Self
- Episode #1.18 (1986) - Self
- Episode #1.17 (1986) - Self
- Episode #1.16 (1986) - Self
1986
Star's Table (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.21 (1986) - Self
1986
The 28th Annual Strawberry Festival Parade (TV Movie) as
Self
1980
The Dating Game (TV Series) as
Self
- Michael McKean, David L. Lander (1980) - Self
1973
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 8 May 1973 (1973) - Self
References
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