Randee Heller (born Randee Antzis; June 10, 1947) is an American

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actress known for playing Alice in the 1970s

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'' – one of television's first

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characters – as well as for portraying Lucille LaRusso in the films ''

The Karate Kid ''The Karate Kid'' is a 1984 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the first installment in the ''Karate Kid'' franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and W ...

'' and ''

The Karate Kid Part III ''The Karate Kid Part III'' is a 1989 American martial arts drama film, the third entry in the ''Karate Kid'' franchise and a sequel to ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986). It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, and Thomas Ian Griffith ...

'', and in the streaming series ''

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''; and

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's and

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's elderly secretary Ida Blankenship in a recurring role on the series ''

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''.

Early life

Heller was born in

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, and grew up in

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, on Long Island, of Russian Jewish heritage.Hochberg, Mina
"Q&A with Randee Heller"
, AMCtv.com, 19 September 2010. After initially attending

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in Boston, she returned to Long Island to graduate in 1969 from

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, where she studied theater.

Career

The summer after graduation, she was cast in an

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production of ''

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''. She went on to do the

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'' Grease'', playing Rizzo.Jim Kershner. "Sandpoint schedule shaping up." ''The Spokesman-Review'' (

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), May 13, 2001, p. F3 In 1978, Heller moved from New York to California to pursue screen work. Her role as Alice, one of the television's first

characters, on the TV series ''

'' received mixed reviews, with criticism primarily directed not at her acting but at the stereotyping of her character.Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Television Characters (1971-1980)
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''

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'', May 28, 2013. The ''

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'' said that the characterization shows how "the networks have generally depicted lesbians either as suicidal losers or sexual predators." For example, it identifies Alice as "TV's first recurring lesbian character," noting that she "first tries to throw herself off a bridge, then falls for Jodie (

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), a confused gay man, and finally runs off.".Mark A. Perigard. "Networks' record shows gay stereotyping", ''Boston Herald'' April 30, 1997, page 44. Ahead of filming, producers ordered Heller's newly permed hair straightened at the network's insistence. Of a later episode in which Alice introduces her girlfriend, Heller said, "I went to kiss her in rehearsals and they said, 'No no no … you can’t do that.' I said, 'But she’s my girlfriend!' 'No, no no no, we can’t do that, we just cannot do that.' So it was so careful, it was so delicate in those days that you couldn’t really do your thing. … They wanted me to be a heterosexual homosexual." Heller would appear as a lesbian character again in a 2010 episode of ''

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'' "Almost Grown," playing the partner of a female patient with a brain tumor.

Film career

After leaving ''Soap'', the actress gained the role of Lucille LaRusso, mother of

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(

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), in the ''Karate Kid'' movie series, appearing in the first and, as a cameo, third installments, to positive notices from critics.George Williams. "'The Karate Kid' doesn't have to fight to be a winner", ''Sacramento Bee'', June 22, 1984, Scene section, page D. Reviewer

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of the ''

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'' noted her absence from the second film, "Heller's honest portrayal of a single parent trying to raise an adolescent was one of the genuine pleasures of the original film."Gene Siskel. "In 'The Karate Kid Part II', Daniel and Miyagi are in the wrong fight", ''Chicago Tribune'', June 20, 1986, p. 29 Ralph Macchio also "argued for her nclusion Those scenes with her were some of my favorites in the original – they had some real emotion – and I honestly don't know why she isn't there."Gene Siskel. "Ralph Macchio's baby face can't mask maturing talent", ''Chicago Tribune'', June 15, 1986, Arts section, p. 10 Heller was also the voice that says "Hey Rock, you're a bum" in the first ''

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'' movie. Other films include ''Fast Break'' (1979), ''

Bulworth ''Bulworth'' is a 1998 American political satire black comedy film co-written, co-produced, directed by, and starring Warren Beatty. It co-stars Halle Berry, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden, and Isaiah Washington. The film f ...

'' (1998), ''

Monster-in-Law ''Monster-in-Law'' is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic, written by Anya Kochoff and starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan and Wanda Sykes. It marked a return to cinema for Fonda, being her first film in 15 year ...

'' (2005), and ''Crazylove'' (2005).

Television guest appearances

Heller had a starring role as Carol in the 1979

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''Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze''. She has made guest appearances in television series including ''

Murder, She Wrote ''Murder, She Wrote'' is an American crime drama television series, created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link, starring Angela Lansbury, and produced and distributed by Universal Television for the CBS network. The series f ...

'', ''

Less Than Perfect ''Less than Perfect'' is an American television sitcom created by Terri Minsky and starring Sara Rue and Sherri Shepherd which originally aired on ABC from October 1, 2002, to June 20, 2006. It follows Claude (Rue), who works at a television netw ...

'', '' ALF'', ''

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'', ''

Judging Amy ''Judging Amy'' is an American legal drama television series that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character (Brenneman) is a judge who serves in a ...

'', '' Felicity,'' the children's series ''

Drake & Josh ''Drake & Josh'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series follows two teenage stepbrothers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) as they live together despite opposite personalities. The ser ...

'', ''

Night Court ''Night Court'' is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from January 4, 1984 to May 31, 1992. The setting was the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court presided over by a young, unorthodox judge, Harold "Harry" T. Stone (portray ...

'', '' Fame'', and '' The White Shadow''. She was a regular on the one-season program ''

Husbands, Wives & Lovers ''Husbands, Wives & Lovers'' is an American television sitcom that aired for only one season on CBS in 1978. Created by Joan Rivers, this program focused on the relationships of five suburban couples living in the San Fernando Valley. Cast and ch ...

'' (1978). Heller played leading roles in three short-lived sitcoms: '' Second Chance'' (1987), "

Better Days (TV series) ''Better Days'' is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from October 1 to October 29, 1986. Summary Brian McGuire is a California teenager who moves in with his grandfather, Harry in Brooklyn, New York to ease his parents' financial problems. He ...

," and ''

Mama Malone ''Mama Malone'' is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 7, 1984, to July 21, 1984, and featured Lila Kaye in the title role. Premise The series' main character was Renate Malone (surname rhymed with "baloney"), an Italian-American woma ...

'' (1984). Her TV-movie appearances include ''Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze'' and ''And Your Name is Jonah'' (both 1979). Heller had a recurring role in the fourth season (2010) of

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's elderly secretary Ida Blankenship. For this role she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Also, in the 2010s, she played the recurring role of Ryan's neighbor Margot on the American version of '' Wilfred'' Since 2018, Heller has reprised the role of Lucille LaRusso in the streaming show ''

''.

Stage career

Heller has appeared in such theater productions as ''Bermuda Avenue Triangle'',Jeff Murphy. "Walk down this 'Avenue' for a raucous night out", ''The News Journal'' (

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), January 21, 2006, p. D3 ''The Tale of the Allergist's Wife'',Paul Hodgins. "'Allergist's Wife' finds sea legs - After a wobbly start, the comedy about Manhattan manners gathers steam and heads into a strong finale" (review), ''The Orange County Register'' (

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), May 30, 2005, p. A and ''

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''. Of her role in ''Cabaret'', with one reviewer remarked that: Heller also played the role of

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's mother in the stage performances of Streisand's ''Timeless'' concerts in 2000. She performed the role after having been diagnosed with

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the year before and undergoing a double

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and chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Personal life

Heller has been in a long-term relationship with TV writer-producer and former mime Robert Griffard and has two daughters, Sloane and Cody.

Filmography

Film

Television

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Additional credits

* ''Husbands and Wives'' ... as Rita Bell (1977) * ''...And Your Name is Jonah'' ... as Connie (1979) * ''Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze'' ... as Carol (1979) * ''Obsessed with a Married Woman'' ... as Rita (1985) * '' The Last Fling'' ... as Mimi (1987) * ''

Changes Changes may refer to: Books * ''Changes'', the 12th novel in Jim Butcher's ''The Dresden Files'' Series * ''Changes'', a novel by Danielle Steel * ''Changes'', a trilogy of novels on which the BBC TV series was based, written by Peter Dickinson ...

'' ... as Carol Kellerman (1991) * ''Coma'' ... as Doug's Mother (2009) * ''Haunted with a View'' ... unknown / unnamed role (2011) * '' Grease'' ... as Betty Rizzo (replacement) (February 14, 1972 – April 13, 1980) * ''Hurry Harry'' ... as Helena / writer / Native No. 4 / Not-So-Grand Lama / Gypsy (October 12, 1972 – October 13, 1972)

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