Jean Stapleton, born Jeanne Murray on January 19, 1923, in Manhattan, New York City, was an American character actress renowned for her work on stage, television, and film. She is best known for her iconic role as Edith Bunker, the perpetually optimistic and devoted wife of Archie Bunker, on the 1970s sitcom "All in the Family."
Her performance in this role earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
Full Name | Jean Stapleton |
Other Name | Jeanne Murray |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | 19-January-1923 (90 years) |
Birth Location | New York City, U.S. |
Death Time | 31-May-2013 |
Death Location | New York City, U.S. |
Jean Stapleton began her career in theater, making her Broadway debut in "The Corn Is Green" in 1948. She went on to appear in several successful Broadway musicals, including "Damn Yankees" (1955) and "Bells Are Ringing" (1956), which she later reprised in film versions.
Jean Stapleton has also appeared in films such as "Up the Down Staircase" (1967) and "Klute" (1971). She was also a women's rights activist and served as one of the commissioners at the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas, during the International Women's Year.
Jean Stapleton passed away on May 31, 2013, in New York City.
Jean Stapleton was 90 years old
Jean Stapleton was born on 19-January-1923
Jean Stapleton was born in New York City, U.S.
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