Marcia Rodd

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 Simons Last of the Red Hot Lovers Rodd made her film debut in Alan Arkins 1971 film Little Murders and received acclaim for her role as Portland Angel in Jonathan Demmes Handle with Care 1977