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Jan Miner
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Jan Miner

1917 – 2004 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · Active 1948–1996

Jan Miner, born in 1917 in Boston, made her mark in cult cinema with roles in Lenny (1974) and Endless Love (1981). Known for her iconic portrayal of Madge the manicurist in Palmolive commercials, she trained under Lee Strasberg, honing her craft before transitioning to film. In Lenny, she delivers a compelling performance that complements the gritty narrative of the biographical drama, while her role in Endless Love showcases her ability to navigate the complexities of romantic drama. Miner's diverse background in theater and radio enriches her contributions to the cult film landscape.

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Lenny

Lenny

1974 ★ 7.3
as Sally Marr

The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the Establisment as too obscene for the public.

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Filmography

32 credits
1990s 4 credits
1996
Remember WENN as Aunt Agatha
TV ★ 7.8
1990
Mermaids as Mother Superior
Movie ★ 6.7
1990
Stood Up! as Mrs. Abbott
Movie
1990
Law & Order as Edna Hodge
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 6 credits
1989
Used Innocence as Laurie Bembenek
Movie ★ 6.0
1987
Movie ★ 9.0
1982
Cagney & Lacey as Stella Wall
TV ★ 7.0
1981
Endless Love as Mrs. Switzer
Movie ★ 5.7
1980
F.D.R.: The Last Year as Cousin Daisy
Movie ★ 6.9
1980
Willie & Phil as Maria Kaufman
Movie ★ 4.6
1970s 4 credits
1974
Lenny as Sally Marr
Movie ★ 7.3
1971
TV ★ 6.1
1960s 1 credit
1968
The Swimmer as Lillian Hunsacker
Movie ★ 7.3
1950s 15 credits
1959
One Step Beyond as Grace Harkness
TV ★ 5.7
1958
Naked City as Elsie Knauf
TV ★ 5.7
1958
Naked City as Lia Wallace
TV ★ 5.7
1958
Naked City as Rosie Wilkin
TV ★ 5.7
1958
Naked City as Superintendent
TV ★ 5.7
1951
TV ★ 7.0
1950
TV ★ 6.0
1950
TV ★ 6.0
1950
TV ★ 6.0
1950
TV ★ 6.0
1950
TV ★ 6.0
1950
Robert Montgomery Presents as Melinda Phillips
TV ★ 6.0
1950
TV ★ 6.0
1940s 2 credits
1949
TV ★ 6.0
1948
Studio One as Mother
TV ★ 5.4