Molly Picon

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Characters played by Molly Picon

Yente — Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

The local matchmaker who arranges a marriage between Tzeitel and the affluent, elderly butcher Lazar Wolf.

Mom Goldfarb — The Cannonball Run (1981)

Mother of Seymour Goldfarb, appears in family-related comedic scenes.

Mrs. Goldfarb — Cannonball Run II (1984)

Relative or companion of wealthy racer Seymour Goldfarb Jr.

Mrs. Cherry — For Pete's Sake (1974)

Mrs. Cherry is a grandmotherly woman who operates a prostitution ring. After Henrietta cannot repay the money borrowed for her unsuccessful investment, the loan shark sells Henrietta's contract to Mrs. Cherry. She therefore becomes the first person in a chain of creditors controlling Henrietta's increasingly desperate obligations.

Career Overview

Molly Picon has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work is anchored in the Cannonball Run Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include A Little Girl with Big Ideas, Fiddler on the Roof, Yiddle with His Fiddle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
28
Birth Date
1898-05-31
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q467563), public domain (CC0).