American actress and comedian
Born: April 30, 1926
Cloris Leachman was an acclaimed American actress and comedian whose career spanned more than seven decades across film, television, and stage. Born on April 30, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, she first gained attention after competing in the 1946 Miss America pageant. She studied acting at Northwestern University before moving into television and film during the 1950s.
Leachman became widely recognized for her role as Phyllis Lindstrom on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, a performance that earned her multiple Emmy Awards and led to the successful spin-off series Phyllis. Known for her sharp comedic timing and versatility, she also delivered memorable performances in films such as The Last Picture Show, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Young Frankenstein, where she played the iconic Frau Blücher.
Over her lifetime, Leachman won eight Primetime Emmy Awards—more than any other performer at the time—and one Oscar, solidifying her legacy as one of Hollywood’s most decorated actresses. She continued acting well into her later years, appearing in projects like Malcolm in the Middle and various voice roles. Leachman passed away on January 27, 2021, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of humor, talent, and enduring influence in entertainment.
Cloris Leachman’s 5 most popular quotes
- Don’t eat sugar. It’s stupid.
- I’m so sick of Betty White.
- I always wanted to be healthy and look good. I taught myself in my mid thirties about eating right.
- If you brush your teeth, you don’t want to eat something right after because your mouth feels so fresh. So brushing your teeth actually prevents you from eating until later.
- The reason I am a good actress, I think, is because the times when I didn’t have a good part… and you think, ‘What the hell do you do with it?’ You have to figure something out.
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