Marilyn Cooper

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Marilyn Cooper (born December 14, 1936) is a Tony Award-winning American actress known primarily for her work on the Broadway stage.

Born in New York City, Cooper made her Broadway debut in 1956 in Mr. Wonderful. She first made an impact on theatergoers when she replaced Jane Connell as Agnes Gooch in the original 1966 production of Mame, and became a darling of the critics with her performance in Woman of the Year (1981), for which she won both the Tony and Drama Desk Award as Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

Cooper's television credits include guest appearances on Kate and Allie, Cheers, Law and Order, The Nanny, and Caroline in the City.

[edit] Additional Broadway credits

Grease (1994 revival)
Broadway Bound (1986)
The Odd Couple (1985 female version)
Ballroom (1978)
On the Town (1971 revival)
Two by Two (1970)
Hallelujah, Baby! (1967)
I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1959)
West Side Story (1957)
Brigadoon (1957)

Preceded by Priscilla Lopez for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine	Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical 1981 for Woman of the Year	Succeeded by Liliane Montevecchi for Nine