
Marcia Rodd
Marcia Rodd (July 8, 1938 – December 27, 2025) was an American actress, singer, and director. After studying theatre at Northwestern University, she moved to New York City and began a successful career as a stage actress.
Biography
Marcia Rodd (July 8, 1938 – December 27, 2025) was an American actress, singer, and director. After studying theatre at Northwestern University, she moved to New York City and began a successful career as a stage actress. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1973 for her performance in the musical Shelter. In 1964, she starred as Dorothy Gale in a televised production of The Wizard of Oz. In 1969, she originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Rodd made her film debut in Alan Arkin's 1971 film Little Murders, and received acclaim for her role as Portland Angel in Jonathan Demme's Handle with Care (1977).
Known for
Cast credits
Little Murders1971 · Patsy Newquist3.4
The Scout1994 · Mrs. Lacy2.6
Last Embrace1979 · Adrian2.7
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce1976 · Eve5.0
Citizens Band1977 · Portland Angel2.5
A Movie Star's Daughter1979 · Barbara McKain4.0
T.R. Baskin1971 · Dayle2.6
Between the Darkness and the Dawn1985 · Lilly3.3
The Scottish Tale1998 · Sarah3.5
Keeping On1983 · Mary Goodwin3.5
Wanted1998 · Mama Scrico3.5
Dante's Hotel2023 · Old Emily1.9
American Christmas2019 · Martha1.9
Road to the Well2016 · Barb2.3PPioneer Spirit1969 · Cast3.5
The Wizard of Oz1964 · Dorothy