Lainie Kazan was born Lainie Levine in Brooklyn, New York, to Carole (Kazan) and Ben Levine. She graduated from Hofstra University, in Hempstead, New York. Her film career began in Dayton's Devils (1968), starring alongside Leslie Nielsen. Later, Lainie was nominated a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture for her performance in My Favorite Year (1982). Over the years, she made appearances as boisterous mother types. Notably in Beaches (1988), 29th Street (1991), and My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). See full bio on IMDb »
The mom from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" racked up a big fat nursing bill while recovering from a car crash, but never paid up ... so she's been hauled into court. Lainie Kazan is on the receiving… READ MORE >
The actress who plays the mom in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" was taken to the hospital after a nasty car wreck ... and some witnesses say it was her fault. We're told Lainie Kazan was driving… READ MORE >
Talented ladies Lainie Kazan, 69, and Joan Rivers, 76, stunned the crowds at an event in NYC the other day.Question is ... READ MORE >
