Noted Polish-American thespian, renowned for her captivating portrayal of Jackie Mason's mother in the 1989 television series "Chicken Soup", left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Prior to her stint on the small screen, she made a memorable appearance at the beginning of the critically acclaimed film "Sophie's Choice", taking on the role of Yetta, the landlady of Sophie (Meryl Streep),whose poignant performance earned her widespread recognition. Furthermore, her distinctive voice can be heard lending its beauty to a selection of children's songs featured in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., serving as a poignant tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.
Personal Details
BornOct 24, 1919 Wilno, Wilenskie, Poland [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Biography
Career
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1993

The Pickle as Grandmother
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1991

Age Isn't Everything as Flo
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He Said, She Said as Mrs. Spepk
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1989

Enemies, A Love Story as Mrs. Schreier
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Chicken Soup as Bea Fisher
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1985
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1982

Sophie's Choice as Yetta
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1981

ABC Afterschool Specials as Mrs. Reuben
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1978

The Big Fix as Aunt Sonya
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Matilda as Spectator
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1972

Up the Sandbox as Mrs. Grossbard (uncredited)
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1971

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight as Mrs. Goldfarb