Acting

Roslyn Kind

Born January 9, 1951 · Brooklyn, New York City (age 75)

Roslyn Kind (born January 9, 1951) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the younger sister of Barbra Streisand. She has been performing on Broadway and other venues since her teenage years. Kind's inspiration from being a singer came from her grandfather, who was a cantor, and her mother. Kind recorded her debut album two months after graduating from high school in June 1968. Th…

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A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born · 1976

MovieDramaMusic

Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.

The Main Event

The Main Event · 1979

MovieComedyRomance

A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.

Ladies of the House

Ladies of the House · 2008

Ladies of the House

MovieDramaTV Movie

When three women are asked to refurbish a house for their church, they find that they must break down their own self-perception in order to build something together.

The Underachievers

The Underachievers · 1988

The Underachievers

Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.

I'm Going to Be Famous

I'm Going to Be Famous · 1983

I'm Going to Be Famous

A group of young actors audition for a play by a famous author starring and a famous star. These hopefuls have every weapon available to achieve their goal including blackmail, sex and murder.

Ghost of a Chance

Ghost of a Chance · 1980

Ghost of a Chance

After Jenny Clifford gets married, the ghost of her first husband comes back. Pilot episode for an unproduced series.

The Nanny

The Nanny · 1993

SeriesComedyFamily

That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.

Gimme a Break!

Gimme a Break! · 1981

SeriesComedyFamily

Gimme a Break! is an American sitcom which aired on NBC for six seasons, October 29, 1981, until May 12, 1987. The series stars Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief and his three daughters.

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A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born · 1976

MovieDramaMusic

Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.

Table Guest at the Grammy Awards (uncredited)

The Main Event

The Main Event · 1979

MovieComedyRomance

A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.

Aerobics Class Dancer (uncredited)

Ladies of the House

Ladies of the House · 2008

Ladies of the House

MovieDramaTV Movie

When three women are asked to refurbish a house for their church, they find that they must break down their own self-perception in order to build something together.

Fundraiser Woman

The Underachievers

The Underachievers · 1988

The Underachievers

Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.

Mrs Rasseli

I'm Going to Be Famous

I'm Going to Be Famous · 1983

I'm Going to Be Famous

A group of young actors audition for a play by a famous author starring and a famous star. These hopefuls have every weapon available to achieve their goal including blackmail, sex and murder.

Kitty March

Ghost of a Chance

Ghost of a Chance · 1980

Ghost of a Chance

After Jenny Clifford gets married, the ghost of her first husband comes back. Pilot episode for an unproduced series.

Leslie

The Nanny

The Nanny · 1993

SeriesComedyFamily

That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.

Roslyn Kind

Gimme a Break!

Gimme a Break! · 1981

SeriesComedyFamily

Gimme a Break! is an American sitcom which aired on NBC for six seasons, October 29, 1981, until May 12, 1987. The series stars Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief and his three daughters.

Marfa Cosgrove