Too Opinionated Interview: Roslyn Kind

Roslyn Kind is a dynamic, multi-talented entertainer who has forged a successful career in all facets of entertainment from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs the world over. Ms. Kind recently performed with her sister, Barbra Streisand, during an 8 city US/Canadian tour and a 6 city International tour, which brought her to acclaimed venues including the Hollywood Bowl, The 02 Arena in London and Rogers Arena in Vancouver. In addition to performing historic duets with her sister, Ms. Kind shared the stage with her nephew Jason Gould and famed trumpeteer Chris Botti.

She began her performing career while still in her teens with the release of her first album, Give Me You. A whirlwind of performing activity followed including engagements at the nation’s top nightclubs, acclaim from Time Magazine and three appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show leading up to her show-stopping New York debut at the Plaza Hotel’s legendary Persian Room.

Concurrent with her recording career, Ms. Kind is an accomplished theatrical performer.  On Broadway, she starred in the crowd-pleasing musical revue 3 from Brooklyn.  Additional theatrical credits include the Off-Broadway production of Show Me Where the Good Times Are, Leader of the Pack and Ferguson the Tailor. She also stopped the show in a critically lauded Los Angeles production of William Finn’s Elegies; The Hollywood Reporter noted, “Roslyn Kind sings like a dream.”

Ms. Kind’s extensive list of television credits include the film Switched at Birth, multiple episodes of NBC’s Gimme a Break, Throb starring Jane Leeves and a humorously memorable turn as herself on CBS’s The Nanny. This appearance also showcased her talent as a songwriter in a performance of her composition, Light of Love.  She also performed the title song for the made-for-TV movie Not Just Another Affair, as well as the song Hold On for the award-winning film Tru Loved. Roslyn appeared in the Hallmark movie “Ladies of the House” with Florence Henderson and Donna Mills.  Ms. Kind has appeared on virtually every major talk/variety show including the Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and Good Morning America.  Among her international television credits are England’s Pebble Mill Show, Canada’s Musique Plus, and Unscripted Bio as well as For Me, Formidable, a Charles Aznavour special for European TV co-starring Dusty Springfield. In motion pictures, Ms. Kind has had starring roles in The Underachievers and I’m Going to Be Famous.

Now, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Roslyn Kind has realized a dream of combining two hits, “Look of Love” and “The Island,” resulting in a medley that celebrates love in all its forms, while re-enforcing the beliefs that love can be found at any age. Roslyn is proud and excited to offer a very special 6 minute video short, in which she stars and served as producer.

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