Tovah Feldshuh: A Brief Introduction
Tovah Feldshuh is a multi-talented American actress, singer, and playwright. She is best known for her roles in various TV shows, movies, and Broadway productions. Her career spans over four decades, and she has won several awards for her outstanding performances.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Tovah Feldshuh was born on December 27, 1952, in New York City. She grew up in a Jewish family and attended the Sarah Lawrence College, where she graduated with a degree in drama. Her first acting role was in the off-Broadway production of “Sarava!” in 1970. She soon landed a role in the Broadway production of “Cyrano,” which earned her a Tony Award nomination.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Feldshuh appeared in various TV shows and movies, including “Holocaust,” “The Amazing Spider-Man,” and “Kissing Jessica Stein.” She also starred in the Broadway productions of “Yentl,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Lend Me a Tenor.”
TV Shows and Movies
Feldshuh has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies throughout her career. One of her most notable roles was in the TV series “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” where she played the character of Deanna Troi’s mother, Lwaxana Troi. She also appeared in the TV series “Law & Order,” “The Walking Dead,” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”
In addition to her TV work, Feldshuh has also appeared in several movies, including “A Walk on the Moon,” “Brewster’s Millions,” and “The Idolmaker.”
Personal Life
Feldshuh has been married twice and has two children. She is an advocate for several causes, including women’s rights and mental health awareness. She has also written and performed in several one-woman shows, including “Golda’s Balcony” and “Tovah: Out of Her Mind!”
Career Biography
Throughout her career, Feldshuh has received numerous awards and nominations for her outstanding performances. She has won four Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, and a Lucille Lortel Award, among others. She has also been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Actress in a Play for “Golda’s Balcony.”
Today, Feldshuh continues to act in various TV shows, movies, and theater productions. She is also a voice actor and has lent her voice to several animated series, including “Justice League” and “The Magic School Bus Rides Again.”
