Date of Birth: April 30, 1926
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: January 27, 2021
Biography
Cloris Leachman was an acclaimed American actress whose career spanned over seven decades. Born on April 30, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, Leachman displayed a passion for acting from a young age. She attended Northwestern University where she studied drama before competing in the Miss America pageant in 1946, where she placed in the top 16. Leachman’s acting career began in earnest in the 1950s with various television and film roles. She gained widespread recognition with her portrayal of Phyllis Lindstrom on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” which earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. She continued to play the character in the spin-off series “Phyllis,” which won her a Golden Globe Award. Her career included notable film roles as well, such as in “The Last Picture Show” (1971), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and in Mel Brooks’ comedies like “Young Frankenstein” (1974). Leachman was also a prolific voice actress and appeared on reality television, winning “Dancing with the Stars” at the age of 82. Leachman passed away on January 27, 2021, leaving behind a legacy of versatile performances and memorable characters.
5 Interesting Facts about Cloris Leachman
1. Cloris Leachman won eight Primetime Emmy Awards, making her one of the most awarded actresses in Emmy history.
2. She was a vegetarian and an advocate for animal rights, working with organizations such as PETA.
3. Leachman was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2011.
4. She was a contestant in the Miss America pageant in 1946.
5. Leachman was the oldest contestant to compete in “Dancing with the Stars” at the age of 82.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cloris Leachman
1. “I’m at a point where I’m in love with my life and my career.”
2. “I never stopped believing in myself.”
3. “Comedy is like music. You have to know the key and the tempo.”
4. “I’ve always wanted to be an actress because I love the adventure.”
5. “My mother always told me to be happy, never let anybody take your joy.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of her career, Cloris Leachman had an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Children
Cloris Leachman had five children with her former husband, George Englund: Adam, Bryan, George Jr., Morgan, and Dinah.
Relevant Links
1. [Cloris Leachman – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001458/
2. [Cloris Leachman – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloris_Leachman
3. [Cloris Leachman – Emmys](https://www.emmys.com/bios/cloris-leachman
4. [Cloris Leachman – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/cloris-leachman
