# Lynn Milgrim

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American actress

Lynn Milgrim Born (1944-03-17) March 17, 1944 (age 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Occupation Actress Spouse H. Richard Greene

**Lynn Milgrim** (born March 17, 1944)[1] is an American film, television, and stage [actress](/source/Actress).[2] She is best known as an accomplished [stage actress](/source/Stage_actress) and has been in numerous [Broadway](/source/Broadway_theatre), national, and regional productions.[3][4][5][6] She has also appeared in many feature films, television series, and television movies.[7][8]

## Early years

Milgrim was born on March 17, 1944, in [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia), [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania).[1] She graduated from Swarthmore[9] and received her master's degree in elementary education from Harvard in 1965.[10] While she taught sixth grade in [Arlington, Massachusetts](/source/Arlington%2C_Massachusetts), she worked nights at [Loeb Drama Center](/source/American_Repertory_Theater).[11]

## Career

### Stage roles

[Broadway](/source/Broadway_theatre) roles include: *[Bedroom Farce](/source/Bedroom_Farce_(play))* as Jan,[12] *[Otherwise Engaged](/source/Otherwise_Engaged)* as Davina,[1][12] and *[Charley's Aunt](/source/Charley's_Aunt)* as Amy Spettigue.[12]

Other stage roles include: *What Would Jeanne Moreau Do?* by Elinor Jones;[13]*WIN/LOSE/DRAW* at the Provincetown Playhouse, with *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)* calling her a "delightful actress";[14] [Lynne Meadow](/source/Lynne_Meadow)'s *Close of Play*; playing Helena (Staff) in [William Shakespeare](/source/William_Shakespeare)'s play *[A Midsummer's Night Dream](/source/A_Midsummer's_Night_Dream)* at the Actors Theatre of Louisville; playing Celimene in [Molière](/source/Moli%C3%A8re)'s play *[The Misanthrope](/source/The_Misanthrope)* in the [Williamstown Theatre Festival](/source/Williamstown_Theatre_Festival) production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at [Williams College](/source/Williams_College) in Williamstown, Massachusetts with [Emery Battis](/source/Emery_Battis); as Mrs. Yang in [Bertolt Brecht](/source/Bertolt_Brecht)'s play *[The Good Woman of Setzuan](/source/The_Good_Woman_of_Setzuan),* also at Williams College; as Geraldine Barclay in [Joe Orton](/source/Joe_Orton)'s play *[What The Butler Saw](/source/What_the_Butler_Saw_(play)),* also at Williams College; and playing the mother-in-law in the [Bertolt Brecht](/source/Bertolt_Brecht) play *[The Caucasian Chalk Circle](/source/The_Caucasian_Chalk_Circle)* at the South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California; and many more.[15]

More recent productions include: [Samuel D. Hunter](/source/Samuel_D._Hunter)'s *Rest and [Outside Mullingar](/source/Outside_Mullingar)* by [John Patrick Shanley](/source/John_Patrick_Shanley),[16] both also at South Coast Repertory;[17][18] a revival of [Joseph Kesserling](/source/Joseph_Kesselring)’s 1941 Broadway classic [*Arsenic And Old Lace*](/source/Arsenic_and_Old_Lace_(play)) at La Mirada Theatre in Los Angeles;[19][20][21] Christine Deitne's *[Diana of Dobson's](/source/Diana_of_Dobson's)*;[22][23] *[Eastern Standard](/source/Eastern_Standard)* at the Coast Playhouse;[24] [George Bernard Shaw](/source/George_Bernard_Shaw)'s *Pygmalion* at the Pasadena Playhouse,[21] with her performance called "excellent";[25] *Hedda Gabler*;[26] and *A Doll's House, Part 2*.[27][28]

### Television roles

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s) 1971 The Doctors Vanessa 1978 Another World Susan Shearer 4 episodes 1986 The Equalizer Mrs. Lenox Episode: "Unnatural Causes" 1999 Rugrats Corrine Voice 1 episode Everybody Loves Raymond Cecily 1 episode 2011 Franklin & Bash Nana 2 episodes 2011 - 2012 Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Qiong Qi (voice) Female Pig (voice) [7][8] 2012 Winx Club The Ancestral Spirit of Nature 1 episode Southland Mary 1 episode 2017 Chicago Med Sylvia Roseblatt 1 episode 2018 The Fosters Beth Green 1 episode

She has had recurring roles and made guest appearances on major TV shows such as [*The Doctors*](/source/The_Doctors_(1963_TV_series)),*[The Wonder Years](/source/The_Wonder_Years)*, *[Life Goes On](/source/Life_Goes_On_(TV_series))*, *[Mama's Family](/source/Mama's_Family)*, *[Knots Landing](/source/Knots_Landing)*, *[Who's the Boss?](/source/Who's_the_Boss%3F)*, *[Highway to Heaven](/source/Highway_to_Heaven)*, *[CBS Summer Playhouse](/source/CBS_Summer_Playhouse)*, *[The Equalizer](/source/The_Equalizer_(1985_TV_series))*, *[9-1-1](/source/9-1-1_(TV_series))*

### Film roles

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s) 2004 Employee of the Month Mrs. Chapman [7][8]

Her film credits include *[Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon](/source/Tell_Me_That_You_Love_Me%2C_Junie_Moon)* (1970), *[Enormous Changes at the Last Minute](/source/Enormous_Changes_at_the_Last_Minute)* (1983), two [Cybill Shepherd](/source/Cybill_Shepherd) movies (*[Telling Secrets](/source/Telling_Secrets)* (1993) (TV) and *[Baby Brokers](/source/Baby_Brokers)* (1994)

## Personal life

She is married to fellow actor [H. Richard Greene](/source/H._Richard_Greene), and they have a daughter.[9] They had recurring roles as Jim and Evelyn Cooper, Winnie Cooper's parents, on *[The Wonder Years](/source/The_Wonder_Years)*.

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_1-2) Berkvist, Robert (1977-02-25). ["New Face (Published 1977)"](https://www.nytimes.com/1977/02/25/archives/new-jersey-weekly-new-face-otherwise-adorable.html). *The New York Times*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0362-4331](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0362-4331). Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Lynn Milgrim theatre profile"](https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/283358-lynn-milgrim). *www.abouttheartists.com*. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Fleck, Andrew (2011). ["Review of The Malcontent"](https://www.jstor.org/stable/44657355). *Shakespeare Bulletin*. **29** (3): 414–418. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0748-2558](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0748-2558). [JSTOR](/source/JSTOR_(identifier)) [44657355](https://www.jstor.org/stable/44657355).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Lyn Milgrim"](https://stagestruckreview.com/tag/lyn-milgrim/). *Stage Struck Review*. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:5_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:5_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:5_7-2) ["Lynn Milgrim"](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/lynn-milgrim/credits/3030260403/). *TVGuide.com*. Retrieved 2021-02-26.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_8-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:1_8-2) ["Lynn Milgrim"](https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba4057835). *BFI*. Retrieved 2021-02-25.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-tw_10-0)** Wilson, Earl (June 29, 1979). ["Lynn Milgrim Likes Comedy Role"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-lynn-milgrim/170969935/). *Tulsa World*. p. C 19. Retrieved April 23, 2025 – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** King, Cynthia (April 14, 1971). ["After 6 Years: $80 per Week"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-lynn-milgrim/170972960/). *The Miami Herald*. p. 5 BR. Retrieved April 23, 2025 – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:4_12-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:4_12-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:4_12-2) ["Lynn Milgrim – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB"](https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lynn-milgrim-91266). *www.ibdb.com*. Retrieved 2021-02-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Gussow, Mel (1982-03-20). ["STAGE: 'JEANNE MOREAU' (Published 1982)"](https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/20/theater/stage-jeanne-moreau.html). *The New York Times*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0362-4331](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0362-4331). Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:2_14-0)** Rich, Frank (1983-04-26). ["STAGE: THREE TALES TOLD (Published 1983)"](https://www.nytimes.com/1983/04/26/theater/stage-three-tales-told.html). *The New York Times*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0362-4331](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0362-4331). Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["The New York Times - Search"](https://www.nytimes.com/search?query=%22Lynn+Milgrim%22). *www.nytimes.com*. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Press information and photos for OUTSIDE MULLINGAR"](https://www.scr.org/press-room/press-photos/press-19-20-season/press-photos---outside-mullingar). *www.scr.org*. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** McNulty, Charles (2014-04-07). ["Poignancy and quirkiness invigorate 'Rest' at South Coast Rep"](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-xpm-2014-apr-07-la-et-cm-rest-review-20140408-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Rest: Theater Review"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/rest-theater-review-695321). *The Hollywood Reporter*. 2014-04-10. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["ARSENIC AND OLD LACE"](https://stagescenela.com/2020/01/arsenic-and-old-lace-3/). *StageSceneLA*. 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Theater: The Last Ship' founders, while 'Arsenic and Old Lace' rescues itself"](https://www.dailynews.com/2020/01/28/theater-the-last-ship-founders-while-arsenic-and-old-lace-rescues-itself). *Daily News*. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:3_21-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:3_21-1) ["La Mirada theater producer says he's hopeful he can put on plays next year despite coronavirus"](https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2020/10/15/la-mirada-theater-producer-says-hes-hopeful-he-can-put-on-plays-next-year-despite-coronavirus). *Whittier Daily News*. 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2021-02-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** [""Diana of Dobson's" at Antaeus Theatre Company"](https://thetheatretimes.com/diana-of-dobsons-at-antaeus-theatre-company/). *The Theatre Times*. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Gordon, Eric A. (2019-04-24). ["'Diana of Dobson's': A 1908 British romantic comedy defies oppressive women's roles"](https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/diana-of-dobsons-a-1908-british-romantic-comedy-defies-oppressive-womens-roles/). *People's World*. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["STAGE REVIEW : 'Standard' a Skillful Balance of Genre, Times"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-05-24-ca-550-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. 1990-05-24. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["Pygmalion | TheaterMania"](https://www.theatermania.com/los-angeles-theater/reviews/pygmalion-pasadena-playhouse-review_72370.html). *www.theatermania.com*. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** ["'Doll's House, Part 2' opens up a marital can of worms"](https://www.ocregister.com/2017/04/17/dolls-house-part-2-opens-up-a-marital-can-of-worms/). *Orange County Register*. 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** ["Review: Ibsen's radical 1879 play about women's equality gets a 2017 sequel: Lucas Hnath's 'A Doll's House, Part 2'"](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-dolls-house-part-2-review-20170416-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. 2017-04-16. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

## External links

- [Lynn Milgrim](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0587354/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Lynn Milgram](https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lynn-milgrim-91266) on [IBDB](/source/IBDB)

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