Lainie Kazan is an American actor best known for playing Maria Portokalos in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
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10 Quick Facts About Lainie Kazan
- Full Name: Lainie Kazan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Date of Birth: May 15, 1940
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Peter H.B. Allen
- Children: Jennifer Bena
Lainie Kazan Age
Lainie Kazan is about 86 years old as of 2026. Lainie Kazan was born in 1940.
Lainie Kazan Height
Lainie Kazan stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.
Education
She attended Hofstra University.
- Hofstra University
Career & Work
Lainie Kazan's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Broadway.
Rise to Fame
Lainie Kazan rose to prominence for her role in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include My Big Fat Greek Wedding and My Favorite Year.
- Film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (Maria Portokalos, 2002)
- Film: My Favorite Year (Belle Steinberg Carroca, 1982)
Awards & Achievements
- Golden Globe Nomination — HFPA — My Favorite Year
Lainie Kazan Net Worth
Lainie Kazan's net worth is estimated to be between $5,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Lainie Kazan Family & Relationships
Lainie Kazan is widowed. She has 1 child, Jennifer Bena.
- Father: Benjamin Levine
- Mother: Carole Kazan
- Children:
- Jennifer Bena (1971)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lainie Kazan
- Popular As: Lainie Levine
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 15, 1940
- Age: 86
- Birthday: May 15
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Benjamin Levine
- Mother: Carole Kazan
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Peter H.B. Allen
- Children: Jennifer Bena
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $5,000,000
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Peter H.B. Allen (Spouse • Husband (deceased))
- Jennifer Bena (Child • Daughter)
