Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcia Jean Kurtz is a distinguished American film, stage, and television actress with a career spanning over 50 years. Among her notable appearances are films such as The Panic in Needle Park, In Her Shoes, and Big Fan. Her performances have always been riveting, catching the audience's attention in roles like Miriam Douglas in well-renowned movies like Dog Day Afternoon and Inside Man. Ms. Kurtz's acclaimed prowess in the acting field earned her an Obie Award for her superlative portrayal of the character, Doris, in Donald Margulies' The Loman Family Picnic. She was a contender for both an Obie and a Drama Desk Award for her role in Martin Sherman's When She Danced. Beyond acting, Kurtz is also a celebrated director who has worked on plays such as Matty Selman's Uncle Phillip's Coat and Evan Handler's Time on Fire. Apart from her movie and stage career, she has shown her versatility by appearing several times on the popular television series Law & Order. Adding to her impressive credentials, Marcia Jean Kurtz is also a 1964 graduate of The Juilliard School, where she obtained a B.S. in dance.