Lillian Lehman facts for kids

Lillian Lehman was born on February 12, 1947, and is an American actress. She has appeared in many TV shows and movies throughout her career.

Early Life and Education

Lillian was born in Oak Hill, Alabama. When she was five years old, her family moved to Buffalo, New York. She went to Kent State University and was even named "actress of the year" while she was there! Later, she earned a degree in theater from California State University, Northridge.

Acting Roles in TV Shows

Lillian Lehman has played many different characters on television. She was Nurse Carol Williams on the show Emergency! and Letty Gilmore on Fay. She also played Lena Hart in the soap opera Sunset Beach.

You might have seen her in other popular shows too. She had roles in Magnum P.I., ER, and Cold Case. She also appeared in episodes of Seinfeld and Married... with Children. Lillian often played a judge, with recurring roles as Judge Mary Harcourt on L.A. Law and Judge Tiano on The Closer.

Film Appearances

Besides her work on TV, Lillian Lehman has also acted in movies. Some of her film roles include Defending Your Life and Evan Almighty.

Beyond Acting

Lillian Lehman is not just an actress. She is also a retired professor of theater. This means she used to teach students about acting and performing at a university.

Personal Life

Lillian Lehman was briefly married to actor John Amos.