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Key moments and achievements from Louise Lasser's life.
Louise was born
· Manhattan, New York, United States
Debut
Lasser went on as an understudy for Barbra Streisand in I Can Get It for You Wholesale and eventually took over the role of Miss Marmelstein. She later appeared on Broadway in Henry, Sweet Henry, The Chinese, and Thieves.
Debut
Lasser went on as an understudy for Barbra Streisand in I Can Get It for You Wholesale and eventually took over the role of Miss Marmelstein. She later appeared on Broadway in Henry, Sweet Henry, The Chinese, and Thieves.
Marriage
Lasser became the second wife of filmmaker Woody Allen. The couple divorced in 1970 but continued collaborating on his early films.
Marriage
Lasser became the second wife of filmmaker Woody Allen. The couple divorced in 1970 but continued collaborating on his early films.
Award
A television commercial Lasser made for Florida orange juice made her the first woman to win a Clio Award, the advertising industry's top honor.
Award
A television commercial Lasser made for Florida orange juice made her the first woman to win a Clio Award, the advertising industry's top honor.
Role
Lasser starred in all 325 episodes of Norman Lear's satirical soap opera, broadcast five nights a week over two seasons, and earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for the role.
Role
Lasser starred in all 325 episodes of Norman Lear's satirical soap opera, broadcast five nights a week over two seasons, and earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for the role.
Award
Lasser shared the National Board of Review's award for best ensemble cast as part of the cast of Todd Solondz's Happiness.
Award
Lasser shared the National Board of Review's award for best ensemble cast as part of the cast of Todd Solondz's Happiness.
Directing
Lasser directed an off-Broadway production of Chinese Coffee.
Directing
Lasser directed an off-Broadway production of Chinese Coffee.
Role
Lasser joined HBO's Girls as Beadie, an elderly artist who employs the character Jessa, after Lena Dunham publicly appealed for help reaching her.
Role
Lasser joined HBO's Girls as Beadie, an elderly artist who employs the character Jessa, after Lena Dunham publicly appealed for help reaching her.
Louise Lasser passed away
