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Janet Margolin Biography

Birth Name:Janet Margolin

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Tony Award in 1962 as Best Supporting or Featured Actress for "Daughter of Silence․"
  • Nominated for a BAFTA Film Award in 1964 as Most Promising Newcomer to Leadeing Film Roles for "David and Lisa․"
  • Winner of the Golden Gate Award at the 1962 San Francisco International Film Festival․as Best Actress for "David and Lisa․"
  • Nominated for a Golden Laurel in 1963 as the Top New Female Personality and took home fifth place
  • Formerly worked building and painting scenery at the New York Shakespeare Festival
  • Was discovered for film work by director Frank Perry as she was making her way as a teen on Broadway
  • Perhaps best remembered for her roles as Louise in "Take the Money and Run," Robin in "Annie Hall" and Lisa Brandt in "David and Lisa․"

Awards

  • 1962Golden Gate Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1963Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: nominated
  • 1964BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated