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Cloris Leachman was born in Des Moines, Iowa, United States on April 30, 1926. Cloris Leachman was a dancer, voice actor and character actor. Death is recorded on January 27, 2021, at the age of 94. Schooling on record includes Theodore Roosevelt High School and Illinois State University. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1972), Theatre World Award (1951), Golden Plate Award (1970) and 4 more.
My Take
Cloris Leachman might be the most fearless comic actress America ever produced. Eight Emmys, tied for the most acting Emmys in history, plus an Oscar for a devastating dramatic turn: that is a range most performers cannot even fantasize about. What I love is that she never aged into dignity; she aged into mischief, throwing herself into physical comedy deep into her later years. A nine-decade career took her from Des Moines to Hollywood immortality, and she seemed to relish every undignified minute. For my money, she is living proof that comedy done with total commitment outlasts every fashion.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cloris Leachman
- Name (Japanese)
- クロリス・リーチマン
- Reading
- くろりす・りーちまん
- Born
- April 30, 1926 – January 27, 2021
- Origin
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Occupation
- actor / dancer / voice actor / character actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Theodore Roosevelt High School
- University
- Illinois State University
Awards & achievements
- 1972 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 1951 Theatre World Award
- 1970 Golden Plate Award
- 1973 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- 1974 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2002 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2006 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1998 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Mary Tyler Moore Show |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cloris Leachman born?
Born April 30, 1926.
When did Cloris Leachman die?
Died January 27, 2021, aged 94.
Where was Cloris Leachman from?
Cloris Leachman was from Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
What did Cloris Leachman do?
Cloris Leachman worked as actor, dancer, voice actor, character actor, stage actor.
What was Cloris Leachman known for?
Notable works include The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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