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Selma Diamond was a Canadian-born American comedic actress and radio and television writer, known for her high-range, raspy voice, and her portrayal of Selma Hacker on the first two seasons of the NBC television comedy series Night Court.
Born
Thursday, 05 August 1920
Died
Monday, 13 May 1985
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz | Selma Diamond | 1985 |
| The Ratings Game | Francine's Mother | 1984 |
| All of Me | Margo | 1984 |
| Night Court | Bailiff Selma Hacker / Selma Hacker | 1984 |
| Twilight Zone: The Movie | Mrs. Weinstein (segment "Kick the Can") | 1983 |
| Lovesick | Harriet Singer, M.D. | 1983 |
| My Favorite Year | Lil | 1982 |
| Nine to Five | Selma | 1982 |
| Too Close for Comfort | Mildred Rafkin | 1980 |
| Trapper John, M.D. | Martha | 1979 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz | Selma Diamond | 1985 |
| The Ratings Game | Francine's Mother | 1984 |
| All of Me | Margo | 1984 |
| Night Court | Bailiff Selma Hacker / Selma Hacker | 1984 |
| Twilight Zone: The Movie | Mrs. Weinstein (segment "Kick the Can") | 1983 |
| Lovesick | Harriet Singer, M.D. | 1983 |
| My Favorite Year | Lil | 1982 |
| Nine to Five | Selma | 1982 |
| Too Close for Comfort | Mildred Rafkin | 1980 |
| Trapper John, M.D. | Martha | 1979 |
| Archie Bunker's Place | Mrs. Isaacson | 1979 |
| Flying High | Woman in beauty salon | 1978 |
| Bang the Drum Slowly | Tootsie | 1973 |
| McMillan & Wife | Gas Station Attendant | 1971 |
| Arnie | Selma | 1970 |
| It's Your Bet | Self | 1969 |
| The David Frost Show | Self | 1969 |
| The Joan Rivers Show | Self | 1968 |
| Get the Message | Self | 1964 |
| It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World | Ginger Culpepper / Ginger Culpepper (voice) | 1963 |
| The Match Game | Self - Team Captain | 1962 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Herself - Guest / Herself | 1962 |
| Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine | American Scene Magazine Reporter | 1962 |
| The Jetsons | Di-Di | 1962 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Herself - Comedy Writer / Herself - Comedienne / Herself | 1961 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar | Herself / Herself - audience bow | 1957 |
| To Tell the Truth | Self - Panelist | 1956 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1985 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1956 | Emmy | Best Comedy Writing | Nominated |
