Marcia Rodd
Marcia Rodd

Marcia Rodd1940–2025

Known for Acting

Born in Lyons, Kansas, USA

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Personal info

Known for
Acting
Born
7/8/1940
Birthplace
Lyons, Kansas, USA
Died
12/27/2025 (aged 85)
Gender
Female

Biography

Marcia Rodd (July 8, 1938 – December 27, 2025) was an American actress, singer, and director. After studying theatre at Northwestern University, she moved to New York City and began a successful career as a stage actress. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1973 for her performance in the musical Shelter. In 1964, she starred as Dorothy Gale in a televised production of The Wizard of Oz. In 1969, she originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Rodd made her film debut in Alan Arkin's 1971 film Little Murders, and received acclaim for her role as Portland Angel in Jonathan Demme's Handle with Care (1977).

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