Laura Esterman
| Laura Esterman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 12, 1945 New York City, USA |
| Occupation | Film, television and radio actress |
| Awards | |
Laura Esterman (born April 12, 1945)[1] is an American actress known for portraying Ruby the Galactic Gumshoe in contemporary radio dramas and for her Drama Desk Award and Obie Award winning performance in the 1992 original stage production of Scott McPherson's Marvin's Room.
Life and career
Esterman was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of Sophie (née Milgram) and Benjamin Esterman, a doctor.[1] She made her Broadway debut in the 1969 revival of The Time of Your Life. Her other Broadway credits include The Waltz of the Toreadors, God's Favorite, Teibele and Her Demon, The Suicide, Metamorphosis and The Show Off.[2]
Esterman has also worked in television and film. Her television credits include Remington Steele, St. Elsewhere, The Facts of Life, L.A. Law, Family Ties, Law & Order, Third Watch and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit among others. Her movie credits include Alone in the Dark, Ironweed, Awakenings, The Doors, Addams Family Values, The Confession and Arranged among others.
References
- 1 2 "Laura Esterman Biography (1945-)". Filmreference.com. 1945-04-12. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ↑ Laura Esterman at the Internet Broadway Database
External links
- Laura Esterman at the Internet Movie Database
- Laura Esterman at the Internet Broadway Database
- Internet Theatre Database
- Filmography by Starpulse
- Drama Desk Award and Obie Award for her performance in Marvin's Room, by Scott McPherson
- Television appearances
- Production notes for Suspended Animation