Biography

Cynthia Harris was most famed for her roles in L.A. Law (1986), Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978), and Mad About You (1992). She made her Broadway debut in 1963. In 1971, she appeared on Broadway in the Landmark Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical, "Company." She was a founding member and co-artistic director of The Actors Company Theatre. In 1978, she received a BAFTA nomination for her performance as "Wallis Simpson" in Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978).
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Co-founded The Actors Company Theatre in New York in 1992.

She was a lifelong Democrat.

Graduated from Smith College with a degree in theatre and literature. Her first job upon graduating was as an assistant stage manager.

Her favorite actress is Kim Stanley.

Upon her death, she was cremated and her ashes given to family.