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Marcia Rodd
Acting
Born: 1940
Lyons, Kansas, USA
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Biography
Marcia Rodd (July 8, 1938 – December 27, 2025) was an American actress, singer, and director. After studying theatre at Northwestern University, she moved to New York City and began a successful career as a stage actress.
She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1973 for her performance in the musical Shelter. In 1964, she starred as Dorothy Gale in a televised production of The Wizard of Oz. In 1969, she originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Rodd made her film debut in Alan Arkin's 1971 film Little Murders, and received acclaim for her role as Portland Angel in Jonathan Demme's Handle with Care (1977).
She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1973 for her performance in the musical Shelter. In 1964, she starred as Dorothy Gale in a televised production of The Wizard of Oz. In 1969, she originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Rodd made her film debut in Alan Arkin's 1971 film Little Murders, and received acclaim for her role as Portland Angel in Jonathan Demme's Handle with Care (1977).
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
Gertie Schmitt
2005 · US
Without a Trace
Sandra Pappish
2002 · US
Family Law
Susan Lumberg
1999 · US
ER
Melissa Harold's Mother
1994 · US
Renegade
Judge Joan Stephens
1992 · US
Home Improvement
Barbara Burton
1991 · US
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Agent
1989 · US
Empty Nest
The Woman
1988 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Grey's Anatomy | 2005 | Gertie Schmitt |
| Without a Trace | 2002 | Sandra Pappish |
| Family Law | 1999 | Susan Lumberg |
| ER | 1994 | Melissa Harold's Mother |
| Renegade | 1992 | Judge Joan Stephens |
| Home Improvement | 1991 | Barbara Burton |
| Doogie Howser, M.D. | 1989 | Agent |
| Empty Nest | 1988 | The Woman |
| 21 Jump Street | 1987 | Margaret Hanson |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Betty Fiddler |
| Highway to Heaven | 1984 | Contributor |
| Hunter | 1984 | Miss Doyle |
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Mary Goodwin |
| Trapper John, M.D. | 1979 | Contributor |
| Lou Grant | 1977 | Contributor |
| Quincy, M.E. | 1976 | Contributor |
| Good Heavens | 1976 | Contributor |
| Laverne & Shirley | 1976 | Contributor |
| ABC Afterschool Special | 1972 | Barbara McKain |
| Maude | 1972 | Leslie Perkins |
| All in the Family | 1971 | Carol Traynor |
| Medical Center | 1969 | Contributor |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |