Marcia Jean Kurtz

**Marcia Jean Kurtz** is a distinguished American film, stage, and television actress with a career spanning over 50 years. Among her notable appearances are films such as *The Panic in Needle Park*, *In Her Shoes*, and *Big Fan*. Her performances have always been riveting, catching the audience's attention in roles like Miriam Douglas in well-renowned movies like *Dog Day Afternoon* and *Inside Man*. Ms. Kurtz's acclaimed prowess in the acting field earned her an *Obie Award* for her superlative portrayal of the character, Doris, in Donald Margulies' *The Loman Family Picnic*. She was a contender for both an Obie and a Drama Desk Award for her role in Martin Sherman's *When She Danced*. Beyond acting, Kurtz is also a celebrated director who has worked on plays such as Matty Selman's *Uncle Phillip's Coat* and Evan Handler's *Time on Fire*. Apart from her movie and stage career, she has shown her versatility by appearing several times on the popular television series *Law & Order*. Adding to her impressive credentials, Marcia Jean Kurtz is also a 1964 graduate of *The Juilliard School*, where she obtained a B.S. in dance.