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Rue McClanahan was born on February 21, 1934 in Healdton, Oklahoma, United States and was credited as a television actor, film actor and autobiographer. Rue McClanahan died on June 3, 2010, aged 76. Schooling on record includes University of Tulsa. Recorded honors include Disney Legends (2009), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1987), Golden Apple Award (1986) and 1 more. Credited works include The Golden Girls, The Golden Palace and Maude.
My Take
Rue McClanahan turned what could have been a one-note character—the man-hungry Southern belle—into one of television's great comic creations. As Blanche Devereaux she played vanity and appetite without ever losing the warmth underneath, and that balance is harder to pull off than most drama. I love that her Emmy came in her fifties, after years of solid work on Maude and Mama's Family; it is proof that comedy rewards craft, not just youth. She wrote an autobiography, designed fashion, and kept working to the end. For me she is the patron saint of late-blooming brilliance, and The Golden Girls simply does not work without her.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rue McClanahan
- Name (Japanese)
- ルー・マクラナハン
- Reading
- るー・まくらなはん
- Born
- February 21, 1934 – June 3, 2010
- Origin
- Healdton, Oklahoma, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / autobiographer / stage actor / fashion designer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
2. Background
- University
- University of Tulsa
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Disney Legends
- 1987 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1986 Golden Apple Award
- 2003 TV Land Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Golden Girls |
| Notable work | The Golden Palace |
| Notable work | Maude |
| Notable work | Mama's Family |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue%20McClanahan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q230196
5. About this entry
Tags
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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 Rue McClanahan born?
Born February 21, 1934.
When did Rue McClanahan die?
Died June 3, 2010, aged 76.
Where was Rue McClanahan from?
Rue McClanahan was from Healdton, Oklahoma, United States.
What did Rue McClanahan do?
Rue McClanahan worked as television actor, film actor, autobiographer, stage actor, fashion designer.
What was Rue McClanahan known for?
Notable works include The Golden Girls, The Golden Palace, Maude.
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