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Singer and actress Rodha Lawrence performed in Broadway musicals following WWII and later played small character roles in feature films and on a variety of television programs. Born and raised in Springfield, MA, Lawrence (born Roda Cranton) got her first break when her pal Katharine Hepburn arranged for her to audition at New York's Theater Guild. Lawrence made her Broadway debut in the original production of Oklahoma! Her film credits include For Pete's Sake (1974), Marathon Man (1976), and Paternity (1981). On television, Lawrence has appeared on several soap operas, including All My Children and The Guiding Light.