Judith Malina was an American actress and director who is best known for her roles in The Addams Family, The Secret of My Success, and When in Rome.
Personal and Family Life
Judith Malina was born on June 4, 1926, in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She was the daughter of a German rabbi and was married twice, first to avant-garde artist Julian Beck and later to Hanon Reznikov. Judith had two children with Julian Beck. Throughout her life, she was deeply involved with New York’s Living Theater.
Death and Legacy
Judith Malina passed away on April 10, 2015, in Englewood, New Jersey, due to lung disease. Her contributions to theater and film have left a lasting impact, especially in the avant-garde community. Malina is remembered not only for her acting talent but also for her passionate advocacy of artistic expression.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Addams Family | 1991-11-22 | Grandma |
| Awakenings | 1990-12-04 | Rose |
| Radio Days | 1987-01-30 | Mrs. Waldbaum |
| Music from Another Room | 1998-04-24 | Clara Klammer |
| China Girl | 1987-09-25 | Mrs. Monte |
| Enemies, a Love Story | 1989-12-13 | Masha’s Mother |
| When in Rome | 2010-01-29 | Umberto’s Grandma |
| Dog Day Afternoon | 1975-09-21 | Mother |
| Household Saints | 1993-09-15 | Carmela Santangelo |
| ER | 1994-09-19 | June Allyson |
| The Equalizer | 1985-09-18 | Old Woman |