Acting
Marcia Rodd
EN cinema · 16 credits
Born
8 July 1940
Died
27 December 2025 (aged 85)
Birthplace
Lyons, Kansas, USA
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
Filmography
Dante's Hotel
as Old Emily
American Christmas
as Martha
Road to the Well
as Barb
The Scottish Tale
as Sarah
Wanted
as Mama Scrico
The Scout
as Mrs. Lacy
Keeping On
as Mary Goodwin
Last Embrace
as Adrian
A Movie Star's Daughter
as Barbara McKain
Citizens Band
as Portland Angel
Little Murders
as Patsy Newquist
T.R. Baskin
as Dayle
The Wizard of Oz
as Dorothy