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Alice Playten(1947-2011)

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Alice Playten
A Chinese Rabbi comes to America - Inspired by the true history of the Chinese Kaifeng Jews. The congregants of a fledgling synagogue in a New York seaside community are shocked when their new Rabbi shows up – and is Chinese. Though worlds apart, the Rabbi and the congregants discover common ground in matters of love, loss and honor. Through the laughter, they find solace and healing in each other.
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Alice Playten was born on 28 August 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for Legend (1985), The Rebound (2009) and I.Q. (1994). She was married to Joshua White. She died on 25 June 2011 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornAugust 28, 1947
DiedJune 25, 2011(63)
BornAugust 28, 1947
DiedJune 25, 2011(63)
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Known for

Legend (1985)
Legend
6.3
  • Blix
  • 1985
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha in The Rebound (2009)
The Rebound
6.3
  • Sensei Dana
  • 2009
Tim Robbins, Meg Ryan, and Walter Matthau in I.Q. (1994)
I.Q.
6.2
  • Gretchen
  • 1994
Heavy Metal (1981)
Heavy Metal
6.6
  • Gloria (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous")(voice)
  • 1981

Credits

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Actress

  • Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha in The Rebound (2009)
    The Rebound
    6.3
    • Sensei Dana
    • 2009
  • Oy Vey! (2007)
    Oy Vey!
    8.3
    Short
    • Hannah
    • 2007
  • The Book of Daniel (2006)
    The Book of Daniel
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Francesca
    • 2006
  • As the World Turns (1956)
    As the World Turns
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Lovejoy
    • 2005
  • A Very Wompkee Christmas (2003)
    A Very Wompkee Christmas
    7.2
    Video
    • Buster (voice)
    • 2003
  • The Education of Max Bickford (2001)
    The Education of Max Bickford
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Lynch
    • 2001
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Dog Walker
    • 2001
  • Michael Beach, Eddie Cibrian, Kim Raver, Jason Wiles, Coby Bell, Amy Carlson, Molly Price, Anthony Ruivivar, and Skipp Sudduth in Third Watch (1999)
    Third Watch
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Sandy
    • 2001
  • Pioneer 12
    5.4
    • Mother
    • 1999
  • Disney's Doug (1996)
    Disney's Doug
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Beebe Bluff (voice)
    • 1996–1999
  • Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Peri Gilpin, and Jane Leeves in Frasier (1993)
    Frasier
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Bonnie
    • 1999
  • Thomas Lyons, Fred Newman, and Constance Shulman in Doug's 1st Movie (1999)
    Doug's 1st Movie
    4.9
    • Beebe Bluff
    • Elmo (voice)
    • 1999
  • Pants on Fire (1998)
    Pants on Fire
    7.0
    • Marriage Counselor
    • 1998
  • Patti D'Arbanville, Michael DeLorenzo, and Malik Yoba in New York Undercover (1994)
    New York Undercover
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Homeless Woman
    • 1998
  • Remember WENN (1996)
    Remember WENN
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Jane Smith (voice)
    • 1997

Writer

  • Lemmings (1973)
    Lemmings
    6.3
    Video
    • writer (uncredited)
    • 1973

Composer

  • Disco Beaver from Outer Space (1979)
    Disco Beaver from Outer Space
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1979

Videos2

Monsters: The Moving Finger
Trailer 2:06
Monsters: The Moving Finger
Oy Vey!
Trailer 1:37
Oy Vey!
Oy Vey!
Trailer 1:37
Oy Vey!

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Alice Playton
  • Height
    • 4′ 10½″ (1.49 m)
  • Born
    • August 28, 1947
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 25, 2011
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(pancreatic cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Joshua WhiteNovember 7, 1977 - June 25, 2011 (her death)
  • Children
    • No Children
  • Other works
    Broadway appearances:

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    Achieved notice in the once-iconic late 1960s Alka-Selzer commercial in which her recitation of outlandish recipies (such as "marshmallowed meatballs") kept sending her spouse to the bathroom for repeated doses.
  • Trademarks
      Short stature and youthful appearance

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