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Marla Gibbs is listed as a singer-songwriter, film producer and composer. Marla Gibbs was born in John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, Illinois, United States on June 14, 1931. That works out to 95 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Wendell Phillips Academy High School. Recorded honors include NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (1984).
My Take
Marla Gibbs is, to me, a masterclass in comic timing and professional endurance. Florence on The Jeffersons could have been a one-joke role, the maid who refuses to be deferential, but Gibbs made every eye-roll and retort feel like quiet social commentary, and five Emmy nominations say I am not alone in thinking so. What impresses me even more is the second act: producing, writing, singing, then headlining 227 in her fifties. A career spanning seven decades is not luck; it is discipline wrapped in warmth. She remains one of those performers whose presence alone raises the intelligence of any scene she is in.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marla Gibbs
- Name (Japanese)
- マーラ・ギブズ
- Reading
- まーら・ぎぶず
- Born
- June 14, 1931 (age 95)
- Origin
- John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / film producer / composer / musician / singer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Wendell Phillips Academy High School
Awards & achievements
- 1984 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Jeffersons |
| Notable work | 227 |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marla%20Gibbs
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133665
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Marla Gibbs born?
Born June 14, 1931 (age 95).
Where is Marla Gibbs from?
Marla Gibbs is from John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, Illinois, United States.
What does Marla Gibbs do?
Marla Gibbs works as singer-songwriter, film producer, composer, musician, singer.
What is Marla Gibbs known for?
Notable works include The Jeffersons, 227.
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