Cloris Leachman

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Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman is best known for The Simpsons, The Office, Family Guy and Malcolm in the Middle. Cloris Leachman was born on April 30, 1926. Cloris Leachman died on January 27, 2021 at the age of 94.

Born
April 30, 1926
Place of birth
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Died
January 27, 2021 (94 years old)

Biography

Cloris Leachman (April 30, 1926 – January 26, 2021) was an American actress and comedian, whose career spanned over seven decades. She won various accolades, including eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 22 nominations, making her the most nominated and, along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, most awarded actress in Emmy history. In addition, she won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award.

Leachman's breakthrough role was the nosy and cunning landlady Phyllis Lindstrom in the landmark CBS sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–75), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1974 and 1975; its spin-off, Phyllis (1975–77), earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Actress – Musical or Comedy.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Cloris Leachman been in?

Cloris Leachman is best known for The Simpsons, The Office, Family Guy and Malcolm in the Middle.

When was Cloris Leachman born?

Cloris Leachman was born on April 30, 1926. (Des Moines, Iowa, USA)

How old is Cloris Leachman?

Cloris Leachman died on January 27, 2021 at the age of 94.

Updated: October 29, 2026 ·

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