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Barbara Dana

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  • Producer
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Barbara Dana was born on 28 December 1940 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The In-Laws (1979), Great Performances (1971) and New York Television Theatre (1965). She was previously married to Alan Arkin.
BornDecember 28, 1940
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    Known for

    Alan Arkin and Peter Falk in The In-Laws (1979)
    The In-Laws
    7.3
    • Bank Teller
    • 1979
    Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Edna
    New York Television Theatre (1965)
    New York Television Theatre
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Ruth
    NET Playhouse (1964)
    NET Playhouse
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Petra

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Sender (2020)
      Sender
      3.7
      • Lorraine Huey (voice)
      • 2020
    • The Talk Man
      The Talk Man
      • Mom
      • 2011
    • Alan Arkin, Glenne Headly, Lauren Holly, and Richard Kind in Raising Flagg (2006)
      Raising Flagg
      5.3
      • Ada Purdy
      • 2006
    • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
      Law & Order
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Howell
      • 2006
    • Our National Parks
      3.7
      Short
      • Gladys
      • 2005
    • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
      Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Veterinarian Tech Carol
      • 2002
    • Necessary Parties (1988)
      Necessary Parties
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Carol
      • 1988
    • Alan Arkin in Harry (1987)
      Harry
      5.1
      TV Series
      • Dr. Sandy Clifton
      • 1987
    • The Fourth Wise Man (1985)
      The Fourth Wise Man
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • Maacah
      • 1985
    • American Playhouse (1980)
      American Playhouse
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Ada Purdy
      • 1984
    • Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981)
      Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
      4.3
      • Betty
      • 1981
    • Alan Arkin and Peter Falk in The In-Laws (1979)
      The In-Laws
      7.3
      • Bank Teller
      • 1979
    • Alan Arkin in The Other Side of Hell (1978)
      The Other Side of Hell
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • Louise Dole
      • 1978
    • Fire Sale (1977)
      Fire Sale
      5.5
      • Virginia
      • 1977
    • The Wrong Damn Film
      • Donna Compere
      • 1975

    Writer

    • Necessary Parties (1988)
      Necessary Parties
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • screenplay
      • based on the novel by
      • 1988
    • Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981)
      Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
      4.3
      • screenplay
      • 1981
    • The Magician of Lublin (1979)
      The Magician of Lublin
      5.7
      • additional dialogue
      • 1979

    Producer

    • Samuel Beckett Is Coming Soon (1993)
      Samuel Beckett Is Coming Soon
      7.1
      Short
      • producer
      • 1993

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Her official website
    • Born
      • December 28, 1940
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Alan ArkinJune 16, 1964 - November 2, 1999 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Children
        Anthony Arkin
    • Other works
      Stage Play: Where's Daddy? Comedy. Written by William Inge. Directed by Harold Clurman [final Broadway credit]. Billy Rose Theatre: 2 Mar 1966- 26 Mar 1966 (21 performances + 14 previews that began on 17 Feb 1966). Cast: Beau Bridges (as "Tom") [Broadway debut], Barbara Dana (as "Teena") [final Broadway role], Betty Field (as "Mrs. Bigelow"), Robert Hooks (as "Razz"), Hiram Sherman (as "Pinky"), Barbara Ann Teer (as "Helen"). Standby actor: Dortha Duckworth. Produced by Michael Wager. Produced by arrangement with Robert Whitehead.

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      Former stepmother of Adam Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

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