Elizabeth Wilson (Performer) | Playbill

Elizabeth Wilson

Performer

Elizabeth Wilson, who distinguished herself many times on both stage and screen over a long, remarkably consistent and durable career, died May 9 at her home in New Haven, CT. She was 94.

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  • Born: Apr 04, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Death: May 09, 2015 in New Haven, CT

Roles (21)

Waiting in the Wings Playbill - Opening Night Waiting in the Wings
Opened December 16, 1999
  • as Bonita Belgrave (Original)
Waiting in the Wings Playbill - Opening Night
A Delicate Balance Playbill - Opening Night, April 1996 A Delicate Balance
Opened April 21, 1996
  • as Edna (Original)
A Delicate Balance Playbill - Opening Night, April 1996
Ah, Wilderness! Playbill - June 1988 Ah, Wilderness!
Opened June 23, 1988
  • as Lily Miller (Original)
You Can't Take It With You Playbill - Opening Night, April 1983 You Can't Take It With You
Opened April 04, 1983
  • as Penelope Sycamore (Original)
Mornings at Seven Playbill - Opening Night, April 1980 Morning's at Seven
Opened April 10, 1980
  • as Aaronetta Gibbs (Original)
The Importance of Being Earnest Playbill - June 1977 The Importance of Being Earnest
Opened June 16, 1977
  • as Lady Bracknell (Original)
Threepenny Opera Playbill - June 1976 Threepenny Opera
Opened May 01, 1976
  • as Mrs. Peachum (Original)
Uncle Vanya Playbill - June 1973 Uncle Vanya
Opened June 04, 1973
  • as Sofya Alexandrovna (Original)
The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild Playbill - Nov 1972 The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild
Opened November 14, 1972
  • as Helen Wild (Original)
The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild Playbill - Nov 1972
Sticks and Bones Playbill - Opening Night, March 1972 Sticks and Bones
Opened March 01, 1972
  • as Harriet (Original)
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 The Good Woman of Setzuan
Opened November 05, 1970
  • as Mrs. Shin (Original)
Plaza Suite Playbill - Opening Night, Feb 1968 Plaza Suite
Opened February 14, 1968
  • as Karen Nash (Visitor From Mamaroneck) (Standby - Original)
  • as Muriel Tate (Visitor From Hollywood) (Standby - Original)
  • as Norma Hubley (Visitor From Forest Hills) (Standby - Original)
The Little Foxes Playbill - Dec 1967 The Little Foxes
Opened October 26, 1967
  • as Birdie Hubbard (Standby - Original)
  • as Regina Giddens (Standby - Original)
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 Big Fish, Little Fish
Opened March 15, 1961
  • as Hilda Rose (Original)
The Tunnel of Love Playbill - Dec 1957 The Tunnel of Love
Opened February 13, 1957
  • as Miss McCracken (Original)
The Desk Set Playbill - Nov 1955 The Desk Set
Opened October 24, 1955
  • as Miss Warriner (Original)
Picnic Playbill - June 1953 Picnic
Opened February 19, 1953
  • as Christine Schoenwalder (Original)

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1985 Outstanding Actress in a Play Salonika Nominee
1976 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
1980 Outstanding Performance Winner
Tony Award
1972 Best Featured Actress in a Play Winner
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