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Bio

Chicago theatergoers will remember Malcolm Rothman from his latest portrayals of Grampa Irving Lipshitz and Rabbi Shlomo in "Jewtopia."

He has been a fixture on the Chicago stage since 1978. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Mr. Mushnik in Chicago's first production of "Little Shop of Horrors" which opened the Royal George Theater in 1986.

Most recently, Malcolm has appeared at Marriott's Lincolnshire Theater as Old Man Hasler in "The Pajama Game" and as Louis B. Mayer in "Campaign of the Century" at the Chicago Humanities Festival.

Other stage credits include performances with:

  • The Guthrie Theater
  • National Jewish Theater
  • Candlelight/ Forum Theaters
  • New American Theater
  • Court Theater
  • Steppenwolf Theater Co.

Malcolm has been seen on TV and Film ("EZ Streets", "Early Edition", "The Untouchables"); and in numerous commercials. He was the late Harry Caray's dance double in the "Cub Man, Bud Fan" spots.

Malcolm is a Vietnam veteran who served with the Navy Hospital Corps in that country. He is married to former actress and agent Amy Sunshine.

For Malcolm's theatrical resume click here.