Quick Facts
Born:
1940-07-08
Birthplace:
Lyons, Kansas, USA
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Marcia Rodd
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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
ER
Melissa Harold's Mother
M*A*S*H
Self
Home Improvement
Barbara Burton
Hunters
Helga Hansöm
Murder, She Wrote
Betty Fiddler
Murder, She Wrote
Madeline DeHaven
Without a Trace
Sandra Pappish
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dante's Hotel MOVIE | Old Emily |
| 2020 | Hunters TV | Helga Hansöm |
| 2019 | American Christmas MOVIE | Martha |
| 2016 | Road to the Well MOVIE | Barb |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy TV | Gertie Schmitt |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Sandra Pappish |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Susan Lumberg |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Judge Paula Scott |
| 1998 | The Army Show TV | Visiting General |
| 1998 | The Scottish Tale MOVIE | Sarah |