Cloris Leachman
1926 – 2021

Cloris Leachman

American actress and comedian (1926–2021)

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Born
1926-04-30, Des Moines
Died
2021-01-27
Birthplace state
Iowa

Biography

Cloris Leachman was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1926 and worked as an actress, comedian, dancer, and voice actor across stage, television, and film. She won eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 22 nominations, tying with Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the most acting Emmy Awards given to any performer. Her awards also included an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She worked across nine decades and employed distinctive physicality and props to express her roles' characterizations.

Occupation

Cloris Leachman is recorded as a beauty pageant contestant, a dancer, a television actor, a film actor, a voice actor, a stage actor, a character actor, a comedian and a actor, born in Iowa (1926–2021).

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Frequently asked about Cloris Leachman

Who was Cloris Leachman?
Cloris Leachman was American actress and comedian (1926–2021), born in Iowa (1926 – 2021).
When and where was Cloris Leachman born?
Cloris Leachman was born on 1926-04-30 in Des Moines.
When did Cloris Leachman die?
Cloris died on 2021-01-27.
What was Cloris Leachman known for?
Cloris Leachman is recorded as a beauty pageant contestant, a dancer, a television actor, a film actor, a voice actor, a stage actor, a character actor, a comedian and a actor.
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