Judith Kahan | |
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| Born | Judith Ellen Kahan [1] May 24, 1948 Roslyn Heights, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Spouse(s) | Marshall Forster (m.1972-19??; dissolved) [1] |
| Children | 4 |
Judith Ellen Kahan (born May 24, 1948) is an American retired actress and television writer.
Kahan was born May 24, 1948, in Roslyn Heights, New York, an affluent area of suburban Long Island, [1] one of three sisters born to Sidney and Ruth Kahan. [2] She attended Boston University's School of Fine and Applied Arts. [1]
Although she primarily appeared in film and television roles, she also appeared onstage in a number of theatrical productions, including a co-starring role as Fredrika Armfeldt in the original Broadway production of A Little Night Music from 1973–1974. [3]
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