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Joanna Merlin

American actress (1931-2023) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 92

Joanna Merlin was an American actress and casting director who worked with Stephen Sondheim and starred in the original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. She wrote two acting guides and was a faculty member of New York University's graduate acting program.

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2023Died15 October 20232017Active AdultsFilm, Miriam2011HomelandSeries, Grandma2009The Good WifeSeries, Loni Goslin2008The WacknessFilm, Grandma Shapiro2002The Jimmy ShowFilm, Emily1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries, Lena Petrovsky1998City of AngelsFilm, Teresa1996MURDER and murderFilm, Doris1994New York UndercoverSeries1993Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia MarriageFilm, Rose Profaci1991Baby TalkSeries, Gina1990Murder in Black and WhiteFilm, Dr. Bromberg1988American ExperienceSeries, Family Member (voice)1987Prince of DarknessFilm, Bag Lady1986L.A. LawSeries, Ellen Kennedy1985Amazing StoriesSeries, Marie1983Baby It's YouFilm, Mrs. Rosen1981StarstruckFilm, Inez Marin1980FameFilm, Miss Berg1978The Last TenantFilm, Mrs. Farelli1964Another WorldSeries1963The Power and the GloryFilm1958Naked CitySeries, Gloria Werminski1956The Ten CommandmentsFilm, Jethro's Daughter1931Born15 July 1931

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Known for

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  • The Ten Commandments 1956
  • The Killing Fields 1984
  • All That Jazz 1979
  • Sarah's Key 2010
  • City of Angels 1998

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Filmography 30

52 credits on file

Television 15

About this person

From 2000 to 2011, she was known for her recurring role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Judge Lena Petrovsky.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2023 · aged 92

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