Elaine Stritch, whose force-of-nature personality made her a Broadway fixture for decades, was born in Detroit on Feb. 2, 1925. Trained at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School for Social Research in New York, Stritch made a Broadway splash in such musicals as "Pal Joey," "On Your Toes" and "Show Boat," and delivered an award-winning turn in "Bus Stop" in 1955.In 1970, Stritch starred in Stephen Sondheim's "Company," in which she memorably belted "Ladies Who Lunch," the tune that became her signature. In 1972, she moved to London for 10 years, where she was the toast of the West End stage as well as a familiar face on such BBC hits as Roald Dahl's "Tales of the Unexpected" and "Jackanory."
In 2002, she won every major New York theater award for her one-woman show "Elaine Stritch at Liberty." Her screen credits include Small Time Crooks and Monster-in-Law, while her guest appearances on "Law & Order" and "30 Rock" earned her Emmys.
Company: Original Cast AlbumThis fascinating documentary chronicles the intense 18-hour recording session of celebrated composer Stephen Sondheim's landmark musical "Company," which features the original 1970 Broadway cast members. From the first chords of the overture to leading lady Elaine Stritch's attempt to hit the right... Read More
Elaine Stritch: At LibertyFilmed live at London's Old Vic Theatre, this Tony-winning one-woman show features legendary actress Elaine Stritch as she relays captivating stories of her life on stage and off, adding a few of her signature tunes into the mix. Stritch shares highlights from her Broadway career, describes... Read More
Two's Company: Series 1Dorothy McNab (Elaine Stritch) is an American author residing in London with her decorous English butler Robert Hiller (Donald Sinden). The two have very uneven personalities and continually trade insults, mostly about the other's culture. But deep down, they're actually rather fond of one another.... Read More
Two's Company: Series 4While a few of the elements may sound familiar, this popular British sitcom is nothing like "Who's the Boss?" -- or "Three's Company," for that matter. When an acidic American author (Elaine Stritch) hires a proper English manservant (Donald Sinden), they butt heads, trade well-worded insults and... Read More
Two's Company: Series 3This charming 1970s British sitcom stars Elaine Stritch as Dorothy, an acerbic American writer transplanted in England who begins to befriend her manservant, Robert (Donald Sinden), despite his protestations. This season, though abbreviated, is just as brilliantly hilarious as the previous two, with... Read More
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Paradise (2004) | R | |
Elaine Stritch: At Liberty (2002) | NR | |
Autumn in New York (2000) | PG-13 | |
Small Time Crooks (2000) | PG | |
Screwed (2000) | PG-13 | |
Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) | PG-13 | |
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Out to Sea (1997) | PG-13 | |
Sparks: The Price of Passion (1990) | PG-13 | |
Cocoon: The Return (1988) | PG | |
September (1987) | PG | |
Follies in Concert (1985) | NR | |
Two's Company: Series 4 (1978) | NR | |
Two's Company: Series 3 (1977) | NR | |
Two's Company: Series 1 (1975) | NR | |
Two's Company: Series 2 (1975) | NR | |
Company: Original Cast Album (1970) | NR | |
The Perfect Furlough (1958) | NR | |
A Farewell to Arms (1957) | NR | |
Three Violent People (1957) | NR | |
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