Marcia Rodd
Acting
Biography
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Marcia Rodd
The Scout
1994
T.R. Baskin
1971
Filmography
Acting (16)
2023
Dante's Hotelas Old Emily
4.0
2019
American Christmasas Martha
3.8
2016
Road to the Wellas Barb
4.5
1998
Wantedas Mama Scrico
7.0
1998
The Scottish Taleas Sarah
7.0
1994
The Scoutas Mrs. Lacy
5.2
1985
6.6
1983
Keeping Onas Mary Goodwin
7.0
1979
A Movie Star's Daughteras Barbara McKain
8.0
1979
Last Embraceas Adrian
5.4
1977
Citizens Bandas Portland Angel
5.0
1976
10.0
1971
T.R. Baskinas Dayle
5.1
1971
Little Murdersas Patsy Newquist
6.7
1969
7.0
1964
The Wizard of Ozas Dorothy