Marlene Warfield facts for kids

Marlene Warfield is an American actress born in Queens, New York. She has had a long career acting in both movies and television shows.

Marlene Warfield is known for her powerful performances. She played Laureen Hobbs, a strong character, in the 1976 movie Network. She also played Victoria Butterfield in the TV show Maude from 1977 to 1978. A sitcom is a type of comedy TV show that usually features the same characters in different funny situations each week.

Marlene Warfield also acted on stage. She starred in a play called Janie Jones in London in 1968.

Awards and Recognition

Marlene Warfield has received awards for her acting. In 1969, she won the Clarence Derwent Award for being an outstanding new performer on Broadway. Broadway is a famous theater district in New York City. She also won a Theatre World Award for her role as Clara in the play The Great White Hope. She later played Clara again in the movie version of The Great White Hope in 1970.

Marlene Warfield's Acting Career

Marlene Warfield has appeared in many different films and television shows throughout her career.

Notable Film Roles

• Joe (1970): She played a Bellevue Nurse.
• The Great White Hope (1970): She played Clara, a role she first performed on stage.
• Across 110th Street (1972): She appeared as Mrs. Jackson.
• Network (1976): She played Laureen Hobbs, a memorable character.
• Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986): She played Sonja.
• How I Got into College (1989): She played a Librarian.

Television Appearances

Marlene Warfield has been a guest star or main character in many popular TV series and TV movies.

• The Name of the Game (1970): She played Sdhari in an episode.
• Goodbye, Raggedy Ann (1971): This was a television film where she played Louise Walters.
• Maude (1977–1978): She was a main cast member, playing Victoria Butterfield in eight episodes.
• Lou Grant (1978): She played Joanne Bartlett.
• The Jeffersons (1979): She appeared as Mrs. Owens.
• Little House on the Prairie (1981): She played Mattie Ledoux in an episode.
• Hill Street Blues (1983): She played Ada Baxter.
• Cagney & Lacey (1984): She appeared as Detective #2.
• Freddy's Nightmares (1990): She played Helen Woodman.
• ER (1997): She played Babs Chenovert in an episode of this popular medical drama.
• The West Wing (1999): She played Ruth in the pilot episode.
• Cold Case (2003): She played Samuela Robbins.

Marlene Warfield continues to act, showing her talent in various roles over many decades.