Carolyn Mignini

Carolyn Mignini

78 · Born: Feb 14, 1947

Personal Details

BornFeb 14, 1947 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Biography

Carolyn Mignini, a Baltimore-born performer, embarked on her singing journey at the tender age of three, nurturing a lifelong passion for the theatre. Her dreams became a reality when she made her Broadway debut just a month after completing her college education in the iconic musical "Fiddler On the Roof". She soon followed this milestone with her off-Broadway debut in the classic "The Fantasticks", earning a Drama Desk nomination for her outstanding performance in "Tintypes". Her talent was further showcased when she took the stage for The Tony Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors.

In addition to her impressive theatre credits, Mignini has also established herself as a top-grossing commercial performer, captivating millions of young viewers with her endearing portrayal of "Kathy" on the beloved children's television show Captain Kangaroo. Her extensive television career has included appearances in numerous sitcoms, dramas, and made-for-television movies, with recent roles in HBO's The Deuce (2017),House of Cards (2013),and Veep (2012).

Beyond her acting accomplishments, Mignini is also an acclaimed vocalist and cabaret performer, praised by critic Rex Reed for her "radiantly talented" voice, which he likened to "sophisticated and haunting" sounds that rival anything he has heard.

Career

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2025
Culprit
Culprit as Ava Walters
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2021
Worth
Worth as Gloria Toms
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2018
Bruce
Bruce as Diane
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2017
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2002
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1996
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1994
Dragstrip Girl
Dragstrip Girl as Mrs. Bickford
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1993
Mad About You
Mad About You as Bank Manager
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1991