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Laraine Newman (born March 2, 1952) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Newman was part of the original cast of NBC's sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until her departure in 1980.
Laraine Newman is a founding member of The Groundlings. After seeing her in The Groundlings, Lorne Michaels cast her in a Lily Tomlin Special and later as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live (1975). She has worked from directors ranging from Woody Allen to Guillermo del Toro.
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Jun 18, 2021 · Laraine Newman, a former SNL cast member, recalls the 1978 backstage altercation between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray, which she witnessed with Jane Curtin and Gilda Radner. She describes the fight as "very sad and painful and awful".
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Laraine Newman. Actress: Coneheads. Laraine Newman is a founding member of The Groundlings. After seeing her in The Groundlings, Lorne Michaels cast her in a Lily Tomlin Special and later as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live (1975).
- March 2, 1952
Mar 5, 2021 · The comedy legend shares her life story in "May You Live in Interesting Times", a book released on Audible. She recounts her early days in showbiz, her friendship with Gilda Radner, and her roles in film and TV.
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Aug 13, 2021 · Laraine Newman talks to us about her talented offspring: Hannah Einbinder — nominated for an Emmy for “Hacks” — and Spike Einbinder are both names you should...
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Mar 11, 2021 · Laraine Newman was a founding member of the improv group The Groundlings and an original Saturday Night Live cast member. She's now voiced dozens of animated...
