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Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren (born August 16, 1946) is an American actress and singer. She made her Broadway debut in 110 in the Shade in 1963. In 1965 she received wide recognition for playing the title role in the television musical production of Cinderella. She then had starring roles in the Disney musical films The Happiest Millionaire (1967) and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968). In the 1970s, Warren worked mostly on television, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for playing Dana Lambert in the CBS drama series Mission: Impossible (1970–71). In 1978, she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Series for the NBC miniseries Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue. In 1983, Warren was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Norma Cassidy in Victor/Victoria. She received two additional Golden Globe nominations for performances in Songwriter (1984) and Family of Spies (1990). Her other film appearances include Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981), A Night in Heaven (1983), Choose Me (1984), Clue (1985), Burglar (1987), Cop (1988), Life Stinks (1991), Pure Country (1992), Color of Night (1994), The Limey (1999), and Secretary (2002).

Infobox

Born
(1946-08-16) August 16, 1946 (age 79)Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Other names
Lesley Warren
Occupations
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Years active
1963–present
Spouses
mw- Jon Peters (m. 1967; div. 1975) Ron Taft (m. 2000)
Partner(s)
Jeffrey Hornaday (1977–1985)
Children
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Tables

· Filmography › Film
1967
Role(s)
Cordy
1968
Role(s)
Alice Bower
Notes
Laurel Award for Female New Face (15th place)
1972
Role(s)
Nicky
1976
Role(s)
Gloria Fontaine
1981
Role(s)
Sally Gibson
1982
Role(s)
Norma Cassidy
Notes
Nominated — Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureNominated — New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
1983
Role(s)
Faye Hanlon
1984
Role(s)
Eve
Role(s)
Gilda
Notes
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1985
Role(s)
Miss Scarlet
1987
Role(s)
Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
1988
Cop
Role(s)
Kathleen McCarthy
1989
Role(s)
Eleanor Larimore
1991
Role(s)
Molly
1992
Role(s)
Lula Rogers
1994
Role(s)
Sondra Dorio
Notes
Nominated — Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress
1995
Bird of Prey
Role(s)
Carla Carr
1996
Role(s)
Sandy
1997
Role(s)
Nina Casselman
1998
Role(s)
Evelyn Heiss
All of It
Role(s)
Glenda Holbeck
Role(s)
Regina Rich
1999
Role(s)
Elaine
Role(s)
Francine
Role(s)
Mrs. Faye Watson
Notes
Uncredited
2000
Ropewalk
Role(s)
Charlie's mom
Role(s)
Dawn Sloane
2001
Role(s)
Anna
Role(s)
Anna
Losing Grace
Role(s)
Mary Reed
Role(s)
Dr. Klein
2002
Role(s)
Joan Holloway
2004
My Tiny Universe
Role(s)
Vee
2005
Role(s)
Nancy Boxer
Role(s)
Peggy Stuckman
Role(s)
Pam
The Shore
Role(s)
Mrs. Becky Harris
2006
Miracle Dogs Too
Role(s)
Nurse Bleaker
Role(s)
Tina
2010
Stiffs
Role(s)
Joy Tramontana
Role(s)
Joan Dunning
Role(s)
Marilyn Meyerwitz
2013
Role(s)
Clara Jobs
2015
Role(s)
Susan
The Sphere and the Labyrinth
Role(s)
Wendy
2016
Role(s)
Elsa
2017
Notes
Executive producer
2018
American Pets
Role(s)
Judy
2019
Role(s)
Dawn
2020
Role(s)
Author
2022
Role(s)
Anne
2025
Role(s)
Candie
TBA
Role(s)
Home Delivery
Notes
Linda Templeton
TBA
Role(s)
The Bay House
Notes
Joan Brooks
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1967
The Happiest Millionaire
Cordy
1968
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
Alice Bower
Laurel Award for Female New Face (15th place)
1972
Pickup on 101
Nicky
1976
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Gloria Fontaine
1981
Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr
Sally Gibson
1982
Victor/Victoria
Norma Cassidy
Nominated — Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureNominated — New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
1983
A Night in Heaven
Faye Hanlon
1984
Choose Me
Eve
Songwriter
Gilda
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1985
Clue
Miss Scarlet
1987
Burglar
Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
1988
Cop
Kathleen McCarthy
1989
Worth Winning
Eleanor Larimore
1991
Life Stinks
Molly
1992
Pure Country
Lula Rogers
1994
Color of Night
Sondra Dorio
Nominated — Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress
1995
Bird of Prey
Carla Carr
1996
Natural Enemy
Sandy
1997
Going All the Way
Nina Casselman
1998
Love Kills
Evelyn Heiss
All of It
Glenda Holbeck
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
Regina Rich
1999
The Limey
Elaine
Twin Falls Idaho
Francine
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Mrs. Faye Watson
Uncredited
2000
Ropewalk
Charlie's mom
Trixie
Dawn Sloane
2001
Delivering Milo
Anna
The Quickie
Anna
Losing Grace
Mary Reed
Wolf Girl
Dr. Klein
2002
Secretary
Joan Holloway
2004
My Tiny Universe
Vee
2005
Constellation
Nancy Boxer
When Do We Eat?
Peggy Stuckman
Deepwater
Pam
The Shore
Mrs. Becky Harris
2006
Miracle Dogs Too
Nurse Bleaker
10th & Wolf
Tina
2010
Stiffs
Joy Tramontana
A Little Help
Joan Dunning
Peep World
Marilyn Meyerwitz
2013
Jobs
Clara Jobs
2015
I Am Michael
Susan
The Sphere and the Labyrinth
Wendy
2016
Between Us
Elsa
2017
Ray Meets Helen
Executive producer
2018
American Pets
Judy
2019
3 Days with Dad
Dawn
· Filmography › Television
1965
Role(s)
Cinderella
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Terry
Notes
"Dangerous to the Public Peace and Safety"
1966
Role(s)
Bonda Jo Weaver
Notes
Guest role (4 episodes)
Role(s)
Betsy Payson
Notes
"Harvest"
Role(s)
Julie Foster
Notes
"The Last Safari"
1967
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
"The Lost Episodes"
1969
Role(s)
Virginia 'Ginny' Wells
Notes
"A Run for the Money"
Role(s)
Deborah Cabot
Notes
ABC Movie of the Week
Role(s)
Tippi
Notes
"Love and the Divorce Sale"
1970–71
Role(s)
Mission: Impossible
Notes
Dana Lambert
1971
Role(s)
Sheila Blunden
Notes
ABC Movie of the Week
Cat Ballou
Role(s)
Cat Ballou
Notes
TV film
1972
Assignment: Munich
Role(s)
Cathy Lange
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Mae
Notes
ABC Movie of the Week
1973
Role(s)
Laura March
Notes
"Requiem for a Canary"
Role(s)
Hyacinth
Notes
"Death on a Barge"
Role(s)
Laura Reynolds
Notes
TV film
Saga of Sonora
Role(s)
Emmy Lou
Notes
TV film
1975
Role(s)
Lois Lane
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Nadia Donner
Notes
"A Deadly State of Mind"
Role(s)
Linda
Notes
"Deadly Tide: Parts 1 & 2"
Role(s)
Sybil Payson
Notes
"Sleepless and Pale Eyelids"
Role(s)
Gail Stephens
Notes
"APB Harry Orwell"
Role(s)
Laura Lorraine
Notes
TV film
1976
Role(s)
Beverly
Notes
Unsold TV series
Role(s)
Claudine
Notes
"Too Much, Too Soon"
1977
Role(s)
Marja Fludjicki / Marianne
Notes
TV miniseriesGolden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama
1978
Role(s)
Julie Roy
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Dr. Carol Lang
Notes
TV miniseries
1979
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Episode 3.15
Portrait of a Stripper
Role(s)
Susie Hanson
Notes
TV film
1980
Role(s)
Sarah Pennington
Notes
TV miniseries
1982
Portrait of a Showgirl
Role(s)
Jillian Brooks
Notes
TV film
1985
Role(s)
Anna Friedman
Notes
TV miniseries
1986
Role(s)
Lily
Notes
TV film
A Fight for Jenny
Role(s)
Kelsey Wilkes
Notes
TV film
1987
Role(s)
Jeanetta
Notes
"The Dancing Princesses"
1988
Role(s)
Juanita Hutchins
Notes
TV filmNominated — CableACE Award for Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
1990
Role(s)
Barbara Walker
Notes
TV miniseriesNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television FilmNominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
American Playwrights Theater: The One-Acts
Role(s)
Flora
Notes
"27 Wagons Full of Cotton"Nominated — CableACE Award for Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
Lola
Role(s)
Lola Baltic
Notes
TV film
1991
A Seduction in Travis County
Role(s)
Melanie Evans
Notes
TV film
1992
In Sickness and in Health
Role(s)
Anita Mattison
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Wanda Holloway
Notes
TV film
1993
Role(s)
Carol Sanders
Notes
TV film
1995
Murderous Intent
Role(s)
Gayle
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Potiphar's Wife
Notes
TV Miniseries
1999
Role(s)
Susan
Notes
"Momma Was a Rollin' Stone"
2000
Role(s)
Rhonda Finkelstein / Sadie Arnstein
Notes
"Matchmaker, Matchmaker"
2001–2006
Role(s)
Will & Grace
Notes
Tina
2002
St. Sass
Role(s)
Slim Kaplan
Notes
TV film
2002–2005
Role(s)
Crossing Jordan
Notes
Arlene Lebowski
2003
Role(s)
Kelly Cartwright
Notes
"As It Is in Heaven"
Role(s)
Sylvia Bakey
Notes
"Choirboys", "Special Deliveries"
Recipe for Disaster
Role(s)
Marie Korda
Notes
TV film
2004
Role(s)
Diane Steadman
Notes
"Claude's Apartment"
2005–2011
Role(s)
Desperate Housewives
Notes
Sophie Bremmer
2008–2012
Role(s)
In Plain Sight
Notes
Jinx Shannon
2009
Bound by a Secret
Role(s)
Jane Tetley
Notes
TV film
2011
Role(s)
Barbara
Notes
"Medieval Woman"
2013
Role(s)
Leslie
Notes
"100 Clues"
2015
Role(s)
Deb Perry
Notes
"Lawnmower Maintenance & Postnatal Care", "Advanced Safety Features"
Role(s)
Tretchy Feinberg
Notes
"Wart-a-Colors", "Whine"
2016
Role(s)
Cornelia
Notes
3 episodes
2016–17
Role(s)
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Notes
Dina
2018
Role(s)
Esther Falb
Notes
Episode: "Reunion"
2019
Role(s)
Kathleen
Notes
Episode: "Charlie's Angel"
Role(s)
Joanntha Klein
Notes
3 Episodes
Twinkle All the Way
Role(s)
Twinkle Harrison
Notes
Television film
2020
Role(s)
Alex McBride
Notes
Episode: "Mom's Secret"
Blind Psychosis
Role(s)
Tabatha Burks
Notes
Television film
2021
Role(s)
Samara Strong
Notes
Episode: "Bette Davis Eyes"
Role(s)
Millicent Prescott
Notes
Main role (8 episodes)
2025
Role(s)
Ann Hutchinson
Notes
Episode: "Holy Mother of God"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1965
Cinderella
Cinderella
TV film
For the People
Terry
"Dangerous to the Public Peace and Safety"
1966
Dr. Kildare
Bonda Jo Weaver
Guest role (4 episodes)
Gunsmoke
Betsy Payson
"Harvest"
Run for Your Life
Julie Foster
"The Last Safari"
1967
The Carol Burnett Show
Herself
"The Lost Episodes"
1969
The Mod Squad
Virginia 'Ginny' Wells
"A Run for the Money"
Seven in Darkness
Deborah Cabot
ABC Movie of the Week
Love, American Style
Tippi
"Love and the Divorce Sale"
1970–71
Mission: Impossible
Dana Lambert
Main role (season 5)Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
1971
Love Hate Love
Sheila Blunden
ABC Movie of the Week
Cat Ballou
Cat Ballou
TV film
1972
Assignment: Munich
Cathy Lange
TV film
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Mae
ABC Movie of the Week
1973
Dr. Simon Locke
Laura March
"Requiem for a Canary"
Night Gallery
Hyacinth
"Death on a Barge"
The Letters
Laura Reynolds
TV film
Saga of Sonora
Emmy Lou
TV film
1975
It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman
Lois Lane
TV film
Columbo
Nadia Donner
"A Deadly State of Mind"
S.W.A.T.
Linda
"Deadly Tide: Parts 1 & 2"
Doctors' Hospital
Sybil Payson
"Sleepless and Pale Eyelids"
Harry O
Gail Stephens
"APB Harry Orwell"
The Legend of Valentino
Laura Lorraine
TV film
1976
Snip
Beverly
Unsold TV series
Jigsaw John
Claudine
"Too Much, Too Soon"
1977
79 Park Avenue
Marja Fludjicki / Marianne
TV miniseriesGolden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama
1978
Betrayal
Julie Roy
TV film
Pearl
Dr. Carol Lang
TV miniseries
1979
The Muppet Show
Herself
Episode 3.15
Portrait of a Stripper
Susie Hanson
TV film
1980
Beulah Land
Sarah Pennington
TV miniseries
1982
Portrait of a Showgirl
Jillian Brooks
TV film
1985
Evergreen
Anna Friedman
TV miniseries
1986
Apology
Lily
TV film
A Fight for Jenny
Kelsey Wilkes
TV film
1987
Faerie Tale Theatre
Jeanetta
"The Dancing Princesses"
1988
Baja Oklahoma
Juanita Hutchins
TV filmNominated — CableACE Award for Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
1990
Family of Spies
Barbara Walker
TV miniseriesNominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television FilmNominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
American Playwrights Theater: The One-Acts
Flora
"27 Wagons Full of Cotton"Nominated — CableACE Award for Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
Lola
Lola Baltic
TV film
1991
A Seduction in Travis County
Melanie Evans
TV film
1992
In Sickness and in Health
Anita Mattison
TV film
Willing to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader Story
Wanda Holloway
TV film
1993
A Mother's Revenge
Carol Sanders
TV film
1995
Murderous Intent
Gayle
TV film
Joseph
Potiphar's Wife
TV Miniseries
1999
Jesse
Susan
"Momma Was a Rollin' Stone"
2000
Twice in a Lifetime
Rhonda Finkelstein / Sadie Arnstein
"Matchmaker, Matchmaker"
· Awards and nominations
1968
Role(s)
Best New Female Face
Notes
Photoplay Awards
Role(s)
Most Promising New Star - Female
Notes
1971
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress - Television
Notes
Mission: Impossible
1978
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Notes
Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue
1982
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress
Notes
Victor/Victoria
1983
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Notes
Nominated
1985
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture
Notes
Songwriter
1989
CableACE Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
Notes
Baja Oklahoma
1990
Role(s)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
Notes
Family of Spies
1991
CableACE Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Dramatic Series
Notes
American Playwrights Theater: The One Acts ("27 Wagons Full of Cotton")
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Notes
Family of Spies
1995
Role(s)
Worst Supporting Actress
Notes
Color of Night
2005
Role(s)
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Notes
Desperate Housewives
Role(s)
Comedy Guest Actress
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
1968
Laurel Awards
Best New Female Face
Nominated
Photoplay Awards
Most Promising New Star - Female
Nominated
1971
Golden Globe Awards
Best Supporting Actress - Television
Mission: Impossible
Nominated
1978
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue
Won
1982
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Victor/Victoria
Nominated
1983
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture
Nominated
Academy Awards
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated
1985
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture
Songwriter
Nominated
1989
CableACE Awards
Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
Baja Oklahoma
Nominated
1990
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
Family of Spies
Nominated
1991
CableACE Awards
Best Actress in a Dramatic Series
American Playwrights Theater: The One Acts ("27 Wagons Full of Cotton")
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Family of Spies
Nominated
1995
Golden Raspberry Awards
Worst Supporting Actress
Color of Night
Nominated
2005
Online Film & Television Association
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Desperate Housewives
Nominated
Gold Derby Awards
Comedy Guest Actress
Nominated

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