Claim: Carol Kane refused the role she was offered in Dog Day Afternoon.
Evidence: The film stars Al Pacino , John Cazale , Charles Durning , Chris Sarandon , Penelope Allen , James Broderick , Lance Henriksen and Carol Kane.
Carolyn Laurie `` Carol '' Kane -LRB- born June 18 , 1952 -RRB- is an American stage , screen and television actress and comedian.