Marcia Rodd

About

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

Grey's AnatomySeries • 2005ERSeries • 1994M*A*S*HSeries • 1972Without a TraceSeries • 2002Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984American PlayhouseSeries • 1982Home ImprovementSeries • 1991Quincy, M.E.Series • 1976Night CourtSeries • 198421 Jump StreetSeries • 1987RenegadeSeries • 1992HunterSeries • 1984Lou GrantSeries • 1977Highway to HeavenSeries • 1984All in the FamilySeries • 1971Medical CenterSeries • 1969Doogie Howser, M.D.Series • 1989Laverne & ShirleySeries • 1976Trapper John, M.D.Series • 1979ABC Afterschool SpecialSeries • 1972Family LawSeries • 1999Empty NestSeries • 1988HuntersSeries • 2020MaudeSeries • 1972