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Public records list Valerie Harper as a writer, stage actor and television actor. Valerie Harper was born in Suffern, New York, United States on August 22, 1939. Death is recorded on August 30, 2019, at the age of 80. Education on record includes Lincoln High School and Hunter College. Recorded honors include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1975), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1971, 1972, 1973), Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1974, 1975) and 2 more.
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
- Occupation
- actor / writer / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- 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. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | — | |
| Notable work | Rhoda | — | |
| Notable work | The Hogan Family | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.valerieharper.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie%20Harper
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q239293
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Valerie Harper born?
Born August 22, 1939.
When did Valerie Harper die?
Died August 30, 2019, aged 80.
Where was Valerie Harper from?
Valerie Harper was from Suffern, New York, United States.
What did Valerie Harper do?
Valerie Harper worked as actor, writer, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
What was Valerie Harper known for?
Notable works include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, The Hogan Family.
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