Randy Graff (born May 23, 1955) is an American actress and singer.
Early years
Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 1955,
[Benjamin, Ruth (2006). Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866-1996. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 307. . "3735. Randy Graff (May 23, 1955- ) B: Brooklyn, NY. Les Miserables (Broadway, “Fantine,” Mar. 12, 1987)"] Graff was part of a musically oriented family. Her grandmother "was the lead soprano in temple", and her uncle sang with, and arranged for, vocal groups of the
swing era.
She graduated from Port Richmond High School and
Wagner College.
Career
Graff's professional debut occurred at the Village Dinner Theater
[ in Raleigh, North Carolina,]
In 1990 Graff won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for her work in City of Angels,
She originated the role of Fantine in the musical Les Misérables when the production opened on Broadway in 1987, which included "I Dreamed a Dream", also on the soundtrack released in 1990.[[2] ]
According to Graff, she was the first person to sing "I Dreamed a Dream" in the U.S., which is not entirely true. Patti LuPone sang it on The Joan Rivers Show shortly before the show opened in New York.
Graff teaches at the Manhattan School of Music.
Filmography
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Working It Out: "Pilot" (1990) TV Episode – Andy #1
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Law & Order
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"Sonata for Solo Organ" (1991) TV Episode – Dr. Martha Kershan
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"Attorney Client" (2002) TV Episode – Hillary Morton
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"Publish and Perish" (2005) TV Episode – Helen DeVries
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Drexell's Class (1991) TV Series – Principal Francine E. Itkin
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Mad About You: "Bedfellows" (1993) TV Episode – Sharon, Paul's older sister
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Bless This House: "Pilot" (1995) TV Episode – Marion
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Keys to Tulsa (1997) – Louise Brinkman
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Ed: "The Stars Align" (2001) TV Episode – Attorney
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Rent (2005) - Mrs. Cohen
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Learning to Drive (2014) – Attorney
Theatre
- Broadway
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Grease (1972)
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Saravá (1979)
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Les Misérables (1987) – Original Broadway cast
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City of Angels (1989) – Original Broadway cast, Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
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Falsettos (1992)
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Laughter on the 23rd Floor (1993)
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Moon Over Buffalo (1995)
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High Society (1998)
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A Class Act (2001) – Original Broadway cast, Tony Awards nominee for Best Actress in a Musical
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Fiddler on the Roof (2004) – Revival
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Mr. Saturday Night (2022)
- Off-Broadway
- Regional
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A Little Night Music (2002) – "Charlotte", Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
[Gans, Andrew. "Sixth Sondheim Starts: A Little Night Music Begins Perfs. in D.C. Aug. 2", Playbill.com, August 2, 2002.]
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Elegies: A Song Cycle (2006) – "Reprise! Broadway's Best "Marvelous Musical Mondays", Los Angeles, California
[Gans, Andrew. "L.A. Elegies — with Randy Graff, Liz Callaway and Malcolm Gets — Offered Sept. 11", Playbill.com, September 11, 2006]
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Hello, Dolly! (2007) – "Dolly", The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri
[Gans, Andrew. "Well, Hello, Randy: Tony Winner Graff Begins Dolly! Run at the Muny July 9", Playbill.com, July 9, 2007]
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Broadway: Three Generations (2008) – Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
[Gans, Andrew. Graff, Ashmanskas, Brescia, Osnes, von Essen Explore Broadway: Three Generations Oct. 2-5", Playbill.com, October 2, 2008]
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Damn Yankees (2008) – The New York City Center
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Motherhood Out Loud (2009) – Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor, New York
[Hetrick, Adam. Graff and Kellerman Added to Motherhood Out Loud at Bay Street", Playbill.com, July 27, 2009]
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