Shirl Bernheim
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Shirl Bernheim was an American
actress of film and television.
She was born as Shirley Raphael and made her sole appearance on Broadway in her debut in 2000, aged 79, in The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
, in which she played "Frieda", the mother of the lead character (played by Linda Lavin
and Valerie Harper
, consecutively). Bernheim appeared in the play from October 12, 2000 until May 26, 2002.
Starting late in the industry, using her married name as her professional name, Bernheim's film and television career began in 1978 and lasted until 2004, with her second appearance on Law & Order
. From 1978 to 1979 she played Polly the Prize Lady on The Cheap Show
, which was hosted by Dick Martin
.
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actress of film and television.
She was born as Shirley Raphael and made her sole appearance on Broadway in her debut in 2000, aged 79, in The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife is a play by Charles Busch.In his first play written for a mainstream audience, Busch explores the Upper West Side milieu of aspiring intellectual and middle-aged upper class matron Marjorie Taub, who lives comfortably with her doctor husband Ira in an expensively...
, in which she played "Frieda", the mother of the lead character (played by Linda Lavin
Linda Lavin
Linda Lavin is an American singer and actress. She is best known for playing the title character in the sitcom Alice and for her Broadway performances.After acting as a child, Lavin joined the Compass Players in the late 1950s...
and Valerie Harper
Valerie Harper
Valerie Harper is an American actress, known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on the 1970s television show The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and for her starring roles on the sitcoms Rhoda and Valerie.-Early life and career:Harper was born at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, Rockland County,...
, consecutively). Bernheim appeared in the play from October 12, 2000 until May 26, 2002.
Starting late in the industry, using her married name as her professional name, Bernheim's film and television career began in 1978 and lasted until 2004, with her second appearance on Law & Order
Law & Order
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
. From 1978 to 1979 she played Polly the Prize Lady on The Cheap Show
The Cheap Show
The Cheap Show was a syndicated game show parody that aired from 1978-1979. It was produced by Chris Bearde and hosted by Dick Martin along with his side-kick Wanda...
, which was hosted by Dick Martin
Dick Martin
Dick Martin may refer to:*Dick Martin , American illustrator, particularly associated with the Land of Oz*Dick Martin , co-host of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In*Dickie Martin, British test pilot-See also:*Richard Martin...
.