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Elmarie Wendel
Mrs. Dubcek on 3rd Rock From The Sun

Elmarie Wendel photo Elmarie Wendel plays Mrs. Dubcek in the award-winning comedy series "3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN." The eccentric landlord who rents her attic to the Solomon family, Mrs. Dubcek acts as a bizarre guide for the group to learn about human life.

Born on a farm in Iowa, Wendel spent her childhood traveling with her musical parents and dancing with her sisters in and around the mid-west in club and concert hall venues, including the Grand Ole Opry. She eventually made her way to New York where she enjoyed success both on and off Broadway. A national touring company of "Annie" took her to Los Angeles where she made a successful transition into film and television.

Her television credits include guest roles on many hit shows such as "Murphy Brown," "Seinfeld," "Love & War," "Murder She Wrote" and "Empty Nest," to name a few. She also appeared in the acclaimed original cable films "And the Band Played On" for HBO and "Far From Home" for Showtime.

Among her vast theater credits, Wendel has performed on Broadway in "Wonderful Town," "Copper & Brass," "Cole Porter Revisited" and "Little Mary Sunshine." Additionally, she performed in "Gigi" in Los Angeles at the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities. She has also starred in the feature films "Going Under," "The Immortalizers," "Transplant" and most recently, "Rumplestilskin."







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