Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin (born October 15, 1937) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing the main character in the sitcom "Alice" and for her stage roles both on Broadway and Off-Broadway.
She had her first Tony Award nomination in "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" in 1970. In 1987, she won a Tony Award for her role in "Broadway Bound". Lavin won two Golden Globe Awards in 1978 and 1979.