Rosina Fernhoff
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Rosina Fernhoff | |
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| Born | April 13, 1931 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2026 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1951–2026 |
| Spouse | Avraham Inlender (widowed) |
Rosina Fernhoff (April 13, 1931 – March 13, 2026) was an American actress known for her work in the theatre. She often performed plays that dealt with Jewish themes.
Fernhoff was born in New York City on April 13, 1931,[1] the daughter of Austrian-Jewish immigrant parents Dr. William and Tola Fernhoff. She was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon with a B.F.A in Theatre and furthered her studies at Bank Street College of Education in New York City. Fernhoff was married to artist, playwright and director Avraham Inlender (died 2003). Her husband immigrated from Poland to Israel and the U.S. Both lost family members to the Holocaust. They had two daughters. Fernhoff studied acting with Lee Strasberg.[2][3][4][5] She was a resident of New York City. She continued to perform in theater, film, and tour her one-woman shows. In August 2014, she performed in New York City at the Fresh Fruit Festival as Alice B. Toklas in The Conversion of Alice B. Toklas by Carol Polcovar.
Fernhoff died on March 13, 2026, at the age of 94.[6]