Marcia Wallace
American actress and comedienne (1942–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms. She is best known for her roles as receptionist Carol Kester on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, Mrs. Carruthers on Full House, and as the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated series The Simpsons, for which she won an Emmy in 1992. The character was retired after her death but sporadically appears through archive recording.
Marcia Wallace | |
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Born | Marcia Karen Wallace (1942-11-01)November 1, 1942 Creston, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 2013(2013-10-25) (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Parsons College |
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Years active | 1967–2013 |
Known for | The Bob Newhart Show Full House The Simpsons |
Spouse |
Dennis Hawley
(m. 1986; died 1992) |
Children | 1 |
Wallace was known for her tall frame, red hair, and distinctive laugh. She had a career spanning five decades on TV, film, and stage. She was a frequent guest on The Merv Griffin Show, which led to her receiving a personal request to appear on The Bob Newhart Show in a role created especially for her. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, she became a cancer activist, and remained so throughout her life.[1]