The distinctive voices of Carol Kane

In her latest film, "Between the Temples," Oscar-nominated actress Carol Kane plays a retired music teacher who is determined to be bat mitzvahed. Kane talks with correspondent Nancy Giles about how her own mother inspired her character; how Andy Kaufman taught her the "language" that their characters, Latka and Simka, spoke on the TV series "Taxi"; and how, as a student, she resisted the opinion of a doctor who said she should never set foot on stage.

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[NolaChick]

Imagine being 72 and still having your mother. What a blessing (if you like your mother).

[ron]

I adore this woman! And I'm so glad she didn't listen to that doctor. Carol Kane is unique and oh-so talented! 🌟 Rock on, Carol! ❤

[angelthman]

I gave her a ride in my cab in the 80s. We had a conversation about movies. Nice lady.

[merrymary]

I have loved Carol Kane from the beginning. Now she's even made it to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. She is a brilliant star Long may she shine.

[Ry_J_Guts]

I had the incredible fortune of seeing Ms. Kane twice as Madame Morrible in Wicked and she absolutely killed it! She brought that classic Kane sense of humor to the role and really made it her own!

[kallen]

Bette Davis once said if they were to do a movie of her life she would want Carol to play her. I can see that. That's pretty high praise from one of the greatest screen divas ever.

[pcbacklash_]

I actually remember Hester Street! But her role on Taxi will always have a special place in my heart. I think if you asked ten random people to describe Carol in one word, I'd wager at least half of them would say, "adorable." 🙂

[aaroncrilly]

I have a general rule for films
Any film with Carol or Tim Curry in it can not be a bad film over all

[rubytuesday]

Carol's ensemble role on Princess Bride branded my definition of fabulous comedic acting in my mind, forever.

[MaxOakland]

Carol Kane is so funny. I loved her in Kimmy Schmidt. She had the best one liners

[daynasafranek]

I grew up watching Carol Kane and she’s one of the best actress that my generation was lucky enough to have. Thank you, Carol, for all of the incredible roles you’ve played. 😊❤

[JaylenPotts-zsqw]

Carol Kane is very special and talented

[SteveBrant]

Wonderful interview... including with her 97 year old mother! Wow! Thank you for showing us the real Carol Kane. She has created so many memorable characters! And learning the language she and Andy Kaufman spoke on "Taxi" involved that kind of freedom to create was fantastic!

[melissahyland]

Thanx so much for doing this story !!!Loved it !Love Carol Kane !!!💕❤️💕

[barbararey-constantin]

She's a national treasure. I love her roles in Hester Street and as Simpka. I wish her mother would adopt me, she's a treasure too. :)

[babasheeny]

Loved her in the 1979 film “When a Stranger Calls”

[gailreese]

Loved her as "Simka" to Andy Kaufman's "Latka" in "TAXI." So, so good!

[catlady]

Loved her when a stranger calls..played a great scared terrified babysitter!! And even yrs after that night in that movie!

[Dengee]

Such an exotic beauty, and without knowing her but knowing her work I bet she's an equally wonderfully beautiful person inside as well.❤

[Jebbie]

Eccentricly beautiful & a
phenomenal actress. I just
love Carol Kane.