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Kathleen Chalfant
A celebrated stage actress with decades of powerful performances and countless awards, Kathleen Chalfant's legacy is a testament to her enduring artistry and impact on American theater.
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In short · Acting since 1989, 5 decades active, 32 credits.
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Biography
Kathleen Ann Chalfant is an American actress known for her extensive stage career. She has performed frequently on Broadway and Off-Broadway, gaining recognition for her strong and detailed performances. Over the course of her career, Chalfant has been awarded several honors, including two Obie Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, a Drama Desk Award, a Drama League Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and the Joe A. Callaway Award. Her work in theater has established her as a respected presence in American stage performance.
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31 credits
The Copenhagen Test(2025)
St. George
TV
Familiar Touch(2024)
Ruth
Film
The Courtroom(2022)
Judge Easterbrook
FilmOur Ladies of Brooklyn(2021)
Sister Joyce
TV
Old(2021)
Agnes
Film
New Amsterdam(2018)
Molly (1 Episode)
TV
Class Rank(2017)
Barabara - The Editor in Chief
Film
Ambition's Debt(2017)
Soothsayer
Film
They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief(2016)
Mabel Elliot
Film
Welcome to this House(2015)
Elizabeth Bishop
Film
Isn't It Delicious(2013)
Joan Weldon
Film
A Dream of Flying(2013)
Old Woman
Film
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight(2013)
Ethel Harlan
Film
In Bed with Ulysses(2012)
Molly Bloom
Film
Georgia O'Keeffe(2009)
Mrs. Stieglitz
Film
The Last New Yorker(2007)
Mimi
Film
First Born(2007)
Mrs. Kasperian
Film
Perfect Stranger(2007)
Elizabeth Clayton
Film
Lover Other(2006)
Actor
Film
The Pornographer: A Love Story(2004)
Mom
Film
2BPerfectlyHonest(2004)
Female Customer
Film
The Laramie Project(2002)
Anonymous Female Rancher
Film
A Death in the Family(2002)
Aunt Hannah
Film
The Guardian(2001)
Laurie Solt
TV
Storm of the Century(1999)
Joanna Stanhope
TV
Law and order SVU(1999)
President Roberts (2 Episodes) , Mrs. Nash (1 Episode) , Judge Cutress (1 Episode)
TV
A Price Above Rubies(1998)
Beggar Woman
Film
MURDER and murder(1996)
Mildred
Film
Junior(1994)
Casitas Madres Receptionist
Film
Fly by Night(1992)
Denise's Mom
Film
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- It Takes a LunaticSelf · 2019
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