Cloris Leachman

Biography

Born 04/30/1926

With a career that spanned a staggering six decades on stage and screen, actress Cloris Leachman was one of primetime’s funniest comediennes and a favorite player in the classic film satires of Mel Brooks. A former beauty pageant winner who began her career on the Broadway stage, Leachman’s...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2006, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
In 2002, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
In 1998, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

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Highlights

In 2008, Joined the seventh season of ABC's reality competition, "Dancing With The Stars"
In 2006, Earned Emmy and SAG nominations as Tarnower's adoring sister in the HBO movie, "Mrs. Harris"
In 2004, Portrayed the boozy, former jazz singer and grandmother Evelyn in the feature "Spanglish"; earned a SAG nomination for Supporting Actress

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Family & Companions

George Englund: husband (Married from 1953-1979; together they have five children)
George H Englund: husband (married on April 19, 1953; divorced in 1979)
Buck Leachman: father (Owned a lumber company)

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