Ilene Graff
Ilene Graff (born February 28, 1949) is an American actress and singer.
Also recorded as Ilene Susan Graff
Ilene Graff

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- Name
- Ilene Graff
- Born
- 28 February 1949
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Known for
- Marsha Cameron Owens in Mr.
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- Ithaca College · Martin Van Buren High School
- Languages
- English
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• Name — Ilene Graff • Born — 28 February 1949 • Birthplace — Brooklyn, New York, U.S. • Known for — Marsha Cameron Owens in Mr. Belvedere • Occupation — * Actress • singer • Relatives — * Todd Graff (brother) • Randy Graff (cousin) • Years Active — 1979–present • Children — Nikka Graff Lanzarone • Website — ilenegraff.com
Documentary record
Ilene Graff, recorded as a singer, was born on 28 February 1949. The birth is recorded by the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Early years
Early years
Graff was born on February 28, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of musician Jerry Graff, and piano teacher Judy Graff. She attended Ithaca College.
Life and career
Life and career
Graff's Broadway credits include Promises, Promises, Grease, and I Love My Wife. On television, Graff portrayed Penny Whitaker on Supertrain. Her other television work includes Barnaby Jones, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Three's Company, Lewis & Clark, and St. Elsewhere. From 1985 until 1990, she played what is possibly her best known role, Marsha Cameron Owens, the wife of Bob Uecker's character, George, in the sitcom Mr. Belvedere. In addition to her roles on television, Graff also appeared in the motion picture Ladybugs playing the girlfriend of Rodney Dangerfield and mother of Jonathan Brandis. Her recent screen credits include films The Things We Carry, Ma-i pa-deo, and Loving Annabelle.
Personal life
Personal life
• Illustration — Graff and Husband Ben Lanzarone in 2013 While performing in Grease Graff met and married composer Ben Lanzarone, and they have one daughter, Nikka, born 1983. Graff is the older sister of Tony Award-nominated actor, film producer, writer, film director and former Short Circus member Todd Graff and cousin of Tony winner Randy Graff. She serves as the spokesman for the AMC Cancer Research Center.
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• Hart of Dixie.... Ellen Aim (6 episodes, 2011-2015) • The Things We Carry (2009).... Ellen Aim • My Father (2007).... Nancy Parker... aka Ellen Aim (South Korea: DVD title) • Loving Annabelle (2006).... Mother Immaculata • Living with Fran.... Jessica (1 episode, 2006) • Haunted.... Emily Eastway (1 episode, 2002) • South Pacific (2001) (TV).... Singing Ngana... aka Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific (USA: complete title) • Touched by an Angel.... Gloria Brewer (1 episode, 1997) • Abandoned and Deceived (1995) (TV) • Sisters.... Cynthia (1 episode, 1994) • Ladybugs (1992).... Bess • Walter & Emily.... Dr. Barbara Morris (1 episode, 1992) • Opposites Attract (1990) (TV).... Frannie • Mr. Belvedere.... Marsha Cameron Owens (117 episodes, 1985–1990) • Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990; TV).... Marilyn Worth... aka The Great American Sex Scandal • New Love, American Style (1 episode, 1986).... Love at First Sight/Love and the Judge (1986; TV) • St. Elsewhere.... Heidi Brechman (1 episode, 1985) • Earthlings (1984) (TV).... Jane Lassiter • The Paper Chase.... Carolyn (1 episode, 1983) • Three's Company.... Daphne Smith (1 episode, 1983) • Charley's Aunt (1983; TV).... Kitty Verdun • Remington Steele.... Ivy Shapiro (1 episode, 1982) • Madame's Place.... Gloria Beecham Meade (1 episode, 1982) • Mork & Mindy.... Tracy /Receptionist... (4 episodes, 1981-1982) • Lewis & Clark.... Alicia Lewis (3 episodes, 1981) • Laverne & Shirley.... Monique Dobson (1 episode, 1980) • Beulah Land (1980; TV mini-series).... Annabel Davis • Angie.... Debbie (1 episode, 1980) • Supertrain.... Penny Whitaker (3 episodes, 1979) • Barnaby Jones.... Stephanie Capello (2 episodes, 1979)

Ilene Graff and Husband Ben Lanzarone at The Actors Fund Event
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- 1.Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Singer/actress Ilene Graff (MR. BELVEDERE) on working with vocal students of all ages and backgrounds in her performance workshops, MAKING THE SONG YOUR OWN; being directed by Penny Marshall in the Dating Game episode of LAVERNE & SHIRLEY; and how being an understudy for the stage is not unlike sitting in the bullpen at Dodger Stadium. To learn more about MAKING THE SONG YOUR OWN, or to sign up for the Spring semester, visit IleneGraff.com.
- 2.Wyckoff, Mark. Broadway reverie. Ventura County Star. 44. January 2, 2009.
- 3.Ilene Graff breaks out of stereotyped role. Elizabethton Star. 7. July 16, 1985.
- 4.The Broadway League. Ilene Graff. Internet Broadway Database.
- 5.'If I Weren't An actress, I'd Be A Blimp'. Sunday News. TV Week - 48. April 22, 1979.
- 6.The Mom on "Mr. Belvedere": 'Memba Her?!. 3 December 2008.
- 7.highlighthollywood.com.
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