Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris

Deceased · Born: Aug 9, 1934 · Died: Oct 3, 2021

Personal Details

BornAug 9, 1934 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Cynthia Harris, a renowned actress, garnered widespread recognition for her captivating performances in various iconic productions, including the popular television series L.A. Law (1986),the critically acclaimed mini-series Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978),and the beloved sitcom Mad About You (1992).

With a rich theatrical background, Harris made her Broadway debut in 1963, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career on the Great White Way. One of her most notable early roles was in the groundbreaking musical "Company," written by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, which premiered on Broadway in 1971.

Throughout her distinguished career, Harris was also actively involved in the development of new works and companies. She was a founding member and co-artistic director of The Actors Company Theatre, a prestigious organization dedicated to producing innovative and challenging productions.

In 1978, Harris received a BAFTA nomination for her captivating portrayal of Wallis Simpson in the BBC mini-series Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978),a testament to her exceptional talent and range as a performer.

Career

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2008
I Do & I Don't
I Do & I Don't as Emily Murphy
{"id":51957,"title":"Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman","year":"2004","character":"Amelia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/revenge-of-the-middle-aged-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51957.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51957.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":154979,"title":"Trial by Media","year":"2000","character":"Charlotte 'Chubby' Hughes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trial-by-media","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154979.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154979.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Trial by Media
Trial by Media as Charlotte 'Chubby' Hughes
{"id":133590,"title":"Passion's Way","year":"1999","character":"Adelaide","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/passions-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133590.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133590.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Passion's Way
Passion's Way as Adelaide
{"id":56204,"title":"Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story","year":"1998","character":"Kathleen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-of-the-party-the-pamela-harriman-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56204.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":56803,"title":"The Secret of Anastasia","year":"1997","character":"(voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-of-anastasia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56803.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56803.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":927,"title":"Mad About You","year":1997,"character":"Sylvia Buchman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mad-about-you-1992","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_927.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_927.jpg"},"released":1}
Mad About You
Mad About You as Sylvia Buchman
{"id":85646,"title":"Harrison: Cry of the City","year":"1996","character":"Helen Lovett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harrison-cry-of-the-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85646.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":4916,"title":"The Distinguished Gentleman","year":"1992","character":"Vera Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-distinguished-gentleman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4916.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4916.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":59424,"title":"Mannequin: On the Move","year":"1991","character":"Mom \/ Queen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mannequin-on-the-move","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/sc2ss43mnu40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/sc2ss43mnu40.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":215,"title":"Law & Order","year":1991,"character":"Gifford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-1990","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg"},"released":1}
Law & Order
Law & Order as Gifford
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1990,"character":"Phyllis Thurlow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Phyllis Thurlow
{"id":11115,"title":"Ann Jillian","year":1989,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ann-jillian","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11115.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":85852,"title":"Pancho Barnes","year":"1988","character":"Mrs. Lowe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pancho-barnes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85852.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Pancho Barnes
Pancho Barnes as Mrs. Lowe
{"id":61697,"title":"The Women's Club","year":"1987","character":"Women's Club Lady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-womens-club-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61697.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
The Women's Club
The Women's Club as Women's Club Lady
{"id":161207,"title":"A Special Friendship","year":"1987","character":"Mrs. Van Lew","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-special-friendship","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161207.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161207.jpg"},"released":1}
A Special Friendship
A Special Friendship as Mrs. Van Lew
{"id":5102,"title":"Three Men and a Baby","year":"1987","character":"Mrs. Hathaway","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-men-and-a-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/603ggl8reum0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/603ggl8reum0.jpg"},"released":1}
Three Men and a Baby
Three Men and a Baby as Mrs. Hathaway
{"id":103837665,"title":"Everything's Relative","year":1987,"character":"Gwen Spaulding","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/everythings-relative","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837665.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837665.jpg"},"released":1}
Everything's Relative
Everything's Relative as Gwen Spaulding
{"id":1382,"title":"The Equalizer","year":1986,"character":"Judge Paula G. Walsh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-equalizer-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1382.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
The Equalizer
The Equalizer as Judge Paula G. Walsh
{"id":62411,"title":"Izzy & Moe","year":"1985","character":"Dallas Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/izzy-moe-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62411.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Izzy & Moe
Izzy & Moe as Dallas Carter
{"id":80647,"title":"Reuben, Reuben","year":"1983","character":"Bobby Springer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reuben-reuben","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80647.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80647.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Reuben, Reuben
Reuben, Reuben as Bobby Springer
{"id":7674,"title":"Tempest","year":"1982","character":"Cynthia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tempest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7674.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7674.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Tempest
Tempest as Cynthia
{"id":162936,"title":"The Princess and the Cabbie","year":"1981","character":"Barbara Cunningham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-princess-and-the-cabbie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162936.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162936.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
The Princess and the Cabbie
The Princess and the Cabbie as Barbara Cunningham
{"id":163341,"title":"Doctor Franken","year":"1980","character":"Anita Franken","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-franken","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163341.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Doctor Franken
Doctor Franken as Anita Franken
{"id":85997,"title":"Breaking Up","year":"1978","character":"Edie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breaking-up-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85997.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Edward & Mrs. Simpson as Wallis Warfield Simspon
{"id":1062,"title":"Three's Company","year":1978,"character":"Mrs. Layton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/threes-company","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1062.jpg"},"released":1}
Three's Company
Three's Company as Mrs. Layton
{"id":8610,"title":"Kojak","year":1974,"character":"Helen Fielding","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kojak-1973","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Kojak
Kojak as Helen Fielding
{"id":165079,"title":"I Could Never Have Sex with Any Man Who Has So Little Regard for My Husband","year":"1973","character":"Laura","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-could-never-have-sex-with-any-man-who-has-so-little-regard-for-my-husband","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165079.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":81789,"title":"Up the Sandbox","year":"1972","character":"Stella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-the-sandbox","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81789.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81789.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":81822,"title":"Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me","year":"1971","character":"Beth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/been-down-so-long-it-looks-like-up-to-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81822.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":30437,"title":"Isadora","year":"1968","character":"Mary Desti","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/isadora","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30437.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30437.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Isadora
Isadora as Mary Desti
{"id":103834693,"title":"Another World","year":1965,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/another-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834693.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834693.jpg"},"released":1}
1965