Louise Lasser (born April 11, 1939) is an American actress, television writer, and performing arts teacher and director. She is known for her portrayal of the title character on the soap opera satire Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, for which she was Primetime Emmy Award nominated.

Arguably best known as the second Mrs. Woody Allen, Louise, known for her lethargic comedy presence, made her TV debut in a failed comedy pilot entitled The Laughmakers (1962), one of Allen's forays into the medium.

Jul 24, 2019 · Louise Lasser earned herself a ban from 'Saturday Night Live' after a rambling, incoherent performance in the show's inaugural season.

Nov 27, 2023 · Louise Marie Lasser is an American actress, television writer and director, perhaps best recognized for her roles in “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” and “The Bob Newhart Show”. She is also known as the second ex-wife of Woody Alan.

Jan 6, 2025 · Louise Lasser made a huge impression when she delivered a powerful, genre-blurring monologue on SNL, but not exactly the kind she'd hoped for.

Louise Marie Lasser (born April 11, 1939) is an American actress, television writer, and performing arts teacher. She is known for her role in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She was married to Woody Allen and appeared in some of his early movies. [1]

Oct 2, 2014 · Louise Lasser was absent from television for most of the 1990s, although she did portray Louise Polsky in a 1992 episode of the sitcom Empty Nest. The episode is entitled "Good Neighbor Harry" (Episode 4, Season 22, Air Date: March 22, 1992).

Dec 6, 2013 · In her signature braids, actress Louise Lasser, already a co-star and ex-wife of Woody Allen, brilliantly portrayed the titular Mary, a housewife struggling with adversity on all sides. Mary was deeply affected by the commercial media of her time, and came to represent the American psyche en route to a nervous breakdown.

Mar 1, 2024 · Explore the fascinating journey of Louise Lasser, celebrated actress of "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" fame, and discover her Hollywood highs, personal challenges, and entrepreneurial ventures. From her iconic roles to a turbulent romance with Woody Allen, delve into the multifaceted life of this talented artist.

Sep 27, 2024 · Louise Lasser is an American actress, television writer, and performing arts teacher. She is best known for her role as the title character in the satirical soap opera Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She is the daughter of Sol J. Lasser, a Jewish author and tax specialist, and Paula Lasser.