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Linda Lavin

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Actress

The Resume

    (October 15, 1937- )
    Best known for her portrayal of Alice Hyatt on 'Alice'
    Portrayed Detective Janice Wentworth on 'Barney Miller,' Dr. Wendy Kobler on 'The Sopranos,' Florie Bloom on 'Conrad Bloom' and Edie Kurland on 'Room for Two'
    Acted in 'Best Friends for Life (1998),' 'Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995),' 'I Want to Go Home (1989),' 'See You in the Morning (1989),' 'Muppets Take Manhattan (1984),' 'Another Woman's Child (1983),' 'Morning After (1974)' and 'Damn Yankees! (1967)'

Why she might be annoying:

    She is twice divorced.
    During the early seasons of 'Alice,' she apparently disliked her demure character being upstaged by Polly Holiday's boisterous character.
    She sang the theme to 'Alice.'

Why she might not be annoying:

    She won the Tony for 'Broadway Bound' (1987).
    She participated in 'Battle of the Network Stars II.'
    Her appearance in 'Barney Miller' impressed producers for 'Alice' and led her to her own series 'Alice.'
    She was nominated for an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a People's Choice Award.
    After 'Alice,' she went on to producing and directing television movies.
    She organized The Linda Lavin Foundation dedicated to the development of performing and visual arts.
    She has been friends with Barbara Walters since childhood.

Credit: BattyX3


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 27 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 16 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 74 Votes: 44.59% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 57 Votes: 54.39% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 27 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 67.74% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 188 Votes: 44.15% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 129 Votes: 51.94% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 210 Votes: 54.29% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 266 Votes: 60.15% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 594 Votes: 60.27% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 279 Votes: 56.99% Annoying