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My Take
Valerie Harper earns my wholehearted applause. From a Suffern, New York dancer on Broadway to the unforgettable Rhoda on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, she won over American living rooms with warmth and impeccable comic timing. Multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, plus a spinoff built entirely around her character, tell you how beloved she was; few supporting roles ever graduate into their own leading vehicle. Comic rhythm like hers blends innate gift with hard-won craft, and she had both. She passed in 2019, but the laughter and heart she gave audiences endure. A truly fine actress.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Valerie Harper
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァレリー・ハーパー
- Reading
- ゔぁれりー・はーぱー
- Born
- August 22, 1939 – August 30, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Suffern, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / writer / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lincoln High School
- University
- Hunter College
Awards & achievements
- 1975 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1971 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1972 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1973 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- 1975 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- 1975 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
- 1987 Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | — | |
| Notable work | Rhoda | — | |
| Notable work | The Hogan Family | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.valerieharper.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie%20Harper
Frequently asked questions
When was Valerie Harper born?
August 22, 1939 – August 30, 2019.
Where is Valerie Harper from?
Valerie Harper is from Suffern, New York, United States.
What does Valerie Harper do?
Valerie Harper works as actor, writer, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
What is Valerie Harper known for?
Notable works include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, The Hogan Family.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.