Myra Carter

Myra Carter (October 27, 1929 – January 9, 2016) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She gained recognition for her work in Edward Albee's plays, including the original casts of Three Tall Women and All Over. Carter received several awards for her performance in Three Tall Women, including a Drama Desk Award, an Obie Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Lucille Lortel Award. Her Broadway credits include Major Barbara, Maybe Tuesday, Georgy, and Garden District. Off-Broadway, she appeared in productions such as King John, Abingdon Square, Helen, and The Secret Concubine. Carter also appeared in the thriller film 8mm (1999) and had television roles in Boris Karloff's Thriller, Frasier, and The Nanny.