Carol Kane was born Carolyn Laurie Kane on June 18, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Elaine Joy . Carol is first and foremost an actress of the stage and is known for her portrayal of the evil headmistress Madame Morrible in the Broadway musical "Wicked". She played in various productions from 2005-2009.
Parents divorced when she was 12.
Although born in Ohio, she grew up in New York City.
Is a vegetarian.
She had been in psychotherapy for 15 years, since age 12.
Rates Wedding in White and Hester Street as her two best films.
She studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.
Longtime close friend of Diane Keaton. They have appeared in three films together.
Besides Richard Belzer , she is the only other actor to play her "Homicide: Life on the Street" character (Gwen Munch) in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .
(July 2012) Currently on Broadway in New York acting in "Harvey" with Jim Parsons
(January 2006) Joined the Broadway production of "Wicked" in the role of Madame Morrible on Jan 10, 2006
(June 2005) Is currently a part of the national touring company of the Broadway musical, Wicked.
