Background
Seldes, Marian was born on August 23, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Gilbert and Alice (Hall) Seldes.
Seldes, Marian was born on August 23, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Gilbert and Alice (Hall) Seldes.
Graduate, The Dalton School, New York City, 1945. Graduate, Neighborhood Playhouse, New York City, 1947. Doctor of Humane Letters, Emerson College, 1979.
Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Juilliard School, 2003.
Faculty drama and dance division Juilliard School Lincoln Center, New York City, 1969-1991. Adjunct faculty drama department Fordham University, 2003, 2005.
Board directors Neighborhood Playhouse, The Acting Company, National Repertory Theatre. Board trustees Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Member Players Club, Women's City Club, Century Association.
Married Julian Claman, November 3, 1953 (divorced). 1 child, Katharine; Married Garson Kanin, June 19, 1990 (deceased March 1999).