Dale Soules
Dale Soules (born October 2, 1946) is an American actress known for starring in The Messenger and portraying Frieda Berlin in Orange Is the New Black from 2014 to 2019.[1]
Dale Soules | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1946 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Orange Is The New Black (2014-2019) |
Early life
Soules was born on October 2, 1946 and grew up in the Greenwood Lake section of West Milford, New Jersey. She attended West Milford High School.[2] While in high school, Soules became interested in acting and began acting in Summer stock theater, singing in church choirs and started studying acting at HB Studio.[2]
Career
Soules moved to New York in the mid 60s after high school to pursue an acting career, and initially worked behind the scenes in theater in a variety of positions.[2] Her big break came in 1968 when she landed her first Broadway role, the part of Jeanie in the original Broadway production of Hair.[2][3]
She continued to appear in a number of theater productions including four years in the play The Magic Show,[2] Hands on a Hard Body, Grey Gardens, and The Crucible.[3]
Soules joined Orange Is the New Black during its second season in the recurring role of Frieda Berlin.[4] Starting with the show's sixth season, Soules was promoted to a series regular.[4]
Personal life
Soules is openly lesbian.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Prism | Eva | |
| 1988 | Blood Orgy of the Leather Girls | Teacher | |
| 1997 | Love God | Connie | |
| 2006 | Diggers | Silly Lilly Waitress | |
| 2009 | The Messenger | Cashier | |
| 2009 | Motherhood | Hester | |
| 2012 | Watching TV with the Red Chinese | Bag Lady | |
| 2016 | AWOL | Ruthie | |
| 2017 | Aardvark | Lucille | |
| 2018 | The Miseducation of Cameron Post | Grandma | |
| 2022 | Lightyear | Darby Steel (voice) | |
| 2022 | Midday Black Midnight Blue | Kath | |
| 2022 | My Love Affair with Marriage | Official (voice) | |
| 2023 | She Came to Me | Aunt Moxie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Really Rosie | Nutshell Kid | Television film |
| 1981 | American Playhouse | Frances | Episode: "Until She Talks" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mysty | Episode: "Stress Connection" |
| 2005 | Law & Order | Agatha Jacobs | Episode: "Red Ball" |
| 2007 | American Masters | Mrs. Wainwright | Episode: "Novel Reflections: The American Dream" |
| 2010 | How to Make It in America | Doris | Episode: "Paper, Denim + Dollars" |
| 2010 | Big Lake | Shelley | Episode: "Chris Moves In" |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Alma Delaney | Episode: "Line Up or Shut Up" |
| 2014–2019 | Orange Is the New Black | Frieda Berlin | 51 episodes |
| 2017 | At Home with Amy Sedaris | Delta Mung | Episode: "Making Love" |
| 2019 | New Amsterdam | Allison Medrano | Episode: "The Blues" |
| 2019 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Margaret | Episodes: "Hands!" |
| 2021 | Invasion | Motel Receptionist | Episode: "Orion" |
| 2023 | Digman! | Agatha (voice) |
References
- "ABOUT". www.dalesoules.com. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
- Reich, Ronni (June 14, 2015). "N.J. native Dale Soules appears on stage and screen this summer". nj.com. The Star-Ledger. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Keller, Ilana (January 25, 2017). "From 'Hair' to 'OITNB,' Dale Soules fights for justice". app.com. Asbury Park Press. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Petski, Denise (May 31, 2017). "'Orange Is The New Black' Ups Dale Soules To Series Regular". deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Musto, Michael (June 5, 2017). "Drag Queens Have Been Reading Up a Storm (And Not to Filth) Also: Openly lesbian Dale Soules promoted on OITNB! Bette Midler headed to Fire Island?". Out Magazine.
External links
- Dale Soules at IMDb
- Dale Soules at the Internet Broadway Database