Myra Carter

Myra Carter

Deceased · Born: Oct 27, 1929 · Died: Jan 9, 2016

Personal Details

BornOct 27, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Myra Carter, a celebrated and accomplished American actress, entered the world on October 27, 1929, and her remarkable life journey came to a close on January 9, 2016.

Carter's most distinguished achievements are characterized by her remarkable performances in the original casts of two pivotal plays by the renowned playwright Edward Albee, specifically "Three Tall Women" and "All Over". Her outstanding and memorable portrayal in "Three Tall Women" garnered her a plethora of prestigious awards and accolades, including a Drama Desk Award, an Obie Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Lucille Lortel Award.

Notable among Carter's multifaceted career is her striking appearance in the 1999 suspenseful thriller film "8mm", which boasted an impressive cast led by the acclaimed Nicolas Cage.

Beyond her impressive work in the realm of film, Carter's television credits boast a diverse array of roles, including guest appearances in the iconic horror series "Boris Karloff's Thriller", the TV movie "The Love Letter", and notable turns in the popular sitcoms "Frasier" and "The Nanny".

Career

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1999
8MM
8MM as Mrs. Christian
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Storm of the Century
Storm of the Century as Cora Stanhope
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1998
The Love Letter
The Love Letter as Clarice Whitcomb
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1994
Frasier
Frasier as Mrs. Warner
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1976
Great Performances
Great Performances as The Mistress
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Great Performances
Great Performances as The Mistress
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1972