Bunny Levine, actress known for roles in "Gilmore Girls"
and "La La Land," dies at 97
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Bunny Levine, a former school librarian who followed her acting dream
to Hollywood, has died. She was 97.

Levine died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tarzana, California,
on Aug. 20, her manager Brandon Kjar confirmed to CBS News on Sunday.

"Bunny inspired affection and admiration in many people with her work
in education and performance," Levine's family said in a statement to
CBS News.

Levine was born on Dec. 22, 1928, in East Orange, New Jersey, and had
a dream of acting and performing at a young age. However, she put that
dream on hold, earned master's degrees from New York University and
Columbia University, and worked as a school librarian for 25 years,
according to her IMDb biography. After she retired, Levine began
auditioning, booking numerous TV and film roles, including on
"Gilmore Girls," "La La Land," "Law & Order," "Raising Hope" and more.

"She was a great and fearless actress and such a nice lady. What a full
life. She will be missed," her agent Mike Eisenstadt told CBS News in
an emailed statement.

Kjar told CBS News that Levine continued to audition for roles and last
worked in June.

Her more recent credits include "The Invisible Raptor" in 2023, Michael
Angarano's "Sacramento" and "Thelma," both released in 2024. In 2026,
she appeared in the final season of "The Upshaws" and "The Cure."

In 1991, Levine and her husband of 53 years, Bernie Levine, founded the
Actors Connection in New York City.

"Her passion for helping actors has launched countless careers," the
organization said in a statement after Levine's death. "Thank you Bunny
for creating such a vibrant community to serve the fellow artists you
have always loved - may you rest in sweet peace!"

She is survived by her children, Marty, Francie and Joe, and her
grandchildren, Robin and Jeffrey.


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