Bunny Levine

Bunny Levine (December 22, 1928 – August 20, 2026) was an American actress whose career flourished late in life, with appearances in television series such as

Bunny Levine
Born
Bernice Utal

(1928-12-22)December 22, 1928
DiedAugust 20, 2026(2026-08-20) (aged 97)
OccupationActress
Years active1988–2026
Spouse
Bernard Levine
(m. 1949; died 2003)
Children3

Bunny Levine (December 22, 1928 – August 20, 2026) was an American actress whose career flourished late in life, with appearances in television series such as Gilmore Girls and films including La La Land and You Don’t Mess With the Zohan. Before entering Hollywood, she worked for more than two decades as a school librarian, only pursuing acting seriously after retirement.[1]

Early life and career

Bernice Utal was born in East Orange, New Jersey on December 22, 1928. She showed an early interest in theatre, participating in school productions and studying drama at university.[2]

Her first film role came in the cult horror comedy Slime City (1988),[3] followed by a small part in Cadillac Man (1990). After the death of her husband in 2003, Levine moved to Los Angeles and began acting full-time.[4] She quickly became a familiar face in guest roles across American television, appearing in Law & Order, Everybody Loves Raymond, Ugly Betty, Private Practice, Criminal Minds, 2 Broke Girls, Raising Hope, Southland, New Girl, Shameless, Fuller House, and The Mindy Project.[5][6]

Levine's film credits included The Jimmy Show (2001), A Thousand Words (2012), La La Land (2016), and several collaborations with Adam Sandler, such as You Don’t Mess With the Zohan (2008), Sandy Wexler (2017), and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023). Even in her nineties, Levine continued working, with roles in The Invisible Raptor (2023), Sacramento (2024), and Thelma (2024).[7][8][9]

Personal life and death

Levine was married to Bernard Levine until his death in 2003.[10] They had three children together. She was also the founder of Actors Connection, established in 1991, which provided training and networking opportunities for aspiring performers.

Levine died in her sleep at her home in Tarzana, California, on August 20, 2026, at the age of 97.[11][12]

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. ^ Alterman, Glenn (1995). The Job Book: 100 Acting Jobs for Actors. Smith and Kraus. ISBN 978-1-880399-81-1.
  2. ^ Kulman, Laney. "Bunny Levine: WSU alumni regales her successful journey into acting". The Daily Evergreen. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  3. ^ Nowlan, Robert A.; Nowlan, Gwendolyn Wright (1991). The Films of the Eighties: A Complete, Qualitative Filmography to Over 3400 Feature-length English Language Films, Theatrical and Video-only, Released Between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989. McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0-89950-560-2.
  4. ^ Sudermann, Hannelore. "Second Acts". Washington State Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  5. ^ VanHooker, Brian (2021-02-27). "I Play the Dirty Grandma on Every TV Show". MEL Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  6. ^ Lentz (III.), Harris M. (1988). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Through 1993. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-89950-364-6.
  7. ^ The New York Times Theater Reviews, 1920-. New York Times/Arno Press. 1971. ISBN 978-0-8153-0643-6.
  8. ^ "Bunny Levine Archives". Limelight. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  9. ^ "Actress Bunny Levine attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Thelma" at..." Getty Images. 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  10. ^ "Bernard Levine Obituary (2003) - New York, NY - New York Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  11. ^ Carson, Lexi (2026-08-22). "Bunny Levine, Librarian Turned Actress in 'Gilmore Girls,' Thelma' and 'You Don't Mess With the Zohan,' Dies at 97". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  12. ^ "BERNICE LEVINE Obituary (2026) - New York, NY - New York Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2026-08-23.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.