Joanna Merlin
Joanna Merlin (born Joann Ratner; July 15, 1931) was an American actress and casting director who has worked with Stephen Sondheim and starred in the original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. She has written two acting guides and is a faculty member of New York University's graduate acting program. In recent years, she has become known for her recurring role on Law & Order: Special...
Joanna Merlin (born Joann Ratner; July 15, 1931) was an American actress and casting director who has worked with Stephen Sondheim and starred in the original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. She has written two acting guides and is a faculty member of New York University's graduate acting program. In recent years, she has become known for her recurring role on Law & Order: Special...
Known For
Cast Credits
Active Adults
as Miriam
Sarah's Key
as Mrs. Rainsferd
The Wackness
as Grandma Shapiro
The Invasion
as Joan Kaufman
The Jimmy Show
as Emily
Witness Protection
as Cindy's Mother
City of Angels
as Teresa Messinger
The Prosecutors
as Jewel
MURDER and murder
as Doris
Two Bits
as Guendolina
Mr. Wonderful
as Loretta
Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage
as Rose Profaci
Class Action
as Estelle Ward
Murder in Black and White
as Dr. Bromberg
Mystic Pizza
as Mrs. Arujo
Prince of Darkness
as Bag Lady
The Killing Fields
as Schanberg's Sister
Baby It's You
as Mrs. Rosen
Love Child
as Mrs. Sturgis
Soup for One
as Allan's Mother
Starstruck
as Inez Marin
Fame
as Miss Berg
Nurse
as Nan Riley
All That Jazz
as Nurse Pierce
The Last Tenant
as Mrs. Farelli
Hester Street
as Jake's Landlady
Weddings and Babies
as Josie
The Ten Commandments
as Jethro's Daughter
Crew Credits
Jefferson in Paris
Casting
Little Buddha
Casting
Into the Woods
Casting
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
Casting
The Last Emperor
Casting
Big Trouble in Little China
Casting