Catlin Adams (born October 11, 1950) is an American actress, acting coach and film director. As an actress, she appeared in films including The Jerk and The Jazz Singer.
Early life Catlin Adams was born as Nira Barab on October 11, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. At 14, Adams became the youngest actress to join the Actors Studio. There, she studied with her teacher and mentor, Lee Strasberg, until his death. She was also mentored by Stella Adler, Harold Clurman, Lee Grant, Gary Austin and Ellen Burstyn.
Career Adams is a graduate of the American Film Institute. She made a TV film, "Wanted: A Perfect Guy", starring young Ben Affleck. This TV film won two Emmys and a Directors Guild Award. Four years later, Adams directed the feature film Sticky Fingers, which she co-wrote and co-produced with Melanie Mayron.
One of Adams' first acting roles came in the 1968 TV series The Rat Patrol. She is a founding member of the improv comedy group, The Groundlings.
Filmography As an actress Year Title Role Notes1968The Rat PatrolGirl1 episode1968–1970Adam-12Karen/M'Liss2 episodes1970Up in the CellarTracey Chamber1971NicholsMabel Zimmerman1 episode1973The Fuzz BrothersTrina1974McMillan & WifeRuth Habbib1 episode1975The FortuneGirl Lover1975KatherineJessica1976The Streets of San FranciscoCathy Dineen1 episode1977Panic in Echo ParkCynthia1975–1977KojakSheila/Adelle/Theresa Ryan4 episodes1979The JerkPatty Bernstein1980The Jazz SingerRivka Rabinovitch1982–1983Square PegsMs. Loomis5 episodes1990thirtysomethingPippa Fallow1 episode1995Freaky FridayDana 'Dinky' Barb1997ToothlessCarrie's Mum1998New York UndercoverJudge Carol Underwood1 episode2000ProvidenceRebecca Rosen1 episode2012Underworld: AwakeningOlivia2025BurtSylvia
As a director Year Title Notes1986ABC Afterschool SpecialsEpisode: "Wanted: The Perfect Guy"1988Sticky Fingers1990Stolen: One Husband1990Beverly Hills, 90210Episode: "Every Dream Has Its Price (Tag)"
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External links
Catlin Adams at Rotten Tomatoes