Carol Kane

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Characters played by Carol Kane

Commander Pelia — Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022)

Andorian commander serving under Pike in Strange New Worlds.

Simka Gravas — Taxi (1978)

Latka's wife, shares eccentric traits and supports the garage crew.

Lillian Kaushtupper — Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)

Kimmy's eccentric landlady who rents her the apartment, later elected to city council, protests gentrification, and becomes the voice of the NYC subway.

Erin — Migration (2023)

Elderly great blue heron living in a swamp, misunderstood but ultimately kind.

Granny — Addams Family Values (1993)

Eccentric grandmother, uses voodoo and herbal remedies.

Helga — The Pacifier (2005)

The family's original nanny hired to assist Shane with the difficult children. She resigns after one of the siblings' pranks targeting Shane accidentally injures her instead.

Jennifer — Carnal Knowledge (1971)

Sandy's 18-year-old girlfriend in 1970. She attends Jonathan's slideshow presentation and leaves wordlessly alongside Sandy upon seeing images of his past lovers, reflecting the generational cycle of their relationships.

Gigi — Roommates (2026)

Devon's grandmother, Gigi is with the family during Thanksgiving. Devon is watching the deep-fried turkey, but Gigi sends her inside shortly before it explodes. Celeste uses the incident to make Devon look irresponsible, worsening the conflict between the roommates.

Young Whore — The Last Detail (1973)

A prostitute in Boston who accompanies Meadows to lose his virginity. Meadows ejaculates immediately, requiring a second chance paid for by his escorts. Meadows later speculates that she may have developed romantic feelings for him despite her profession.

"Myth" — The Muppet Movie (1979)

Mysterious figure referenced in diner lore.

Molly Rex — Theodore Rex (1995)

Initially listed as the wife of murder victim Oliver Rex, she later reveals they were actually roommates. She invites the detectives to Oliver's funeral, providing a key lead in the investigation.

Ghost of Christmas Present — Scrooged (1988)

A violent fairy who shows Francis the hardships faced by his loyal assistant's family, the emotional cost of his absence from his relatives, and the frozen corpse of a homeless man. The ghost abandons him in a utility space, intensifying his fear and remorse.

Career Overview

Carol Kane has 169 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently When a Stranger Calls Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Taxi, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Hunters. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
169
Birth Date
1952-06-18
Birth Place
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q235302), public domain (CC0).