Cloris Leachman

American actress and comedian (1926–2021)
Person human Q230131
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Cloris Leachman

Summary

Cloris Leachman is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Des Moines[2]. She was born on April 30, 1926[3]. She passed away in Encinitas[4]. She died on January 27, 2021[5]. She worked as an actor[6], dancer[7], voice actor[8], character actor[9], and stage actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,965 views/month, #2,519 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Cloris Leachman's place of birth was Des Moines[2].
  • Cloris Leachman died in Encinitas[4].
  • Cloris Leachman was born on April 30, 1926[3].
  • Cloris Leachman died on January 27, 2021[5].
  • Among Cloris Leachman's spouses was George Englund[12].
  • A child of Cloris Leachman was George Englund, Jr.[13].
  • A child of Cloris Leachman was Bryan Englund[14].
  • A child of Cloris Leachman was Dinah Englund[15].
  • A child of Cloris Leachman was Morgan Englund[16].
  • A child of Cloris Leachman was Adam Englund[17].
  • Cloris Leachman held citizenship in United States[18].
  • English was Cloris Leachman's native language[19].
  • Cloris Leachman's professions included actor[6].
  • Cloris Leachman's professions included dancer[7].
  • Cloris Leachman worked as a voice actor[8].
  • Cloris Leachman worked as a character actor[9].
  • Cloris Leachman worked as a stage actor[10].
  • Cloris Leachman worked as a television actor[20].
  • Cloris Leachman's field of work was acting[21].
  • Cloris Leachman's education included a stint at Illinois State University[22].
  • Cloris Leachman was educated at Northwestern University School of Communication[23].
  • Cloris Leachman's education included a stint at Theodore Roosevelt High School[24].
  • Cloris Leachman was educated at Stella Adler Studio of Acting[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Cloris Leachman is The Mary Tyler Moore Show[26].
  • Cloris Leachman received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[27].

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Origins and Family

Cloris Leachman's place of birth was Des Moines[2]. She was born on April 30, 1926[3]. English was her native language[19].

Education

Educated at Illinois State University[22], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1857[30]; Northwestern University School of Communication[23], a film school[31], in United States[32], founded in 2002[33]; Theodore Roosevelt High School[24], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1923[36]; and Stella Adler Studio of Acting[25], a drama school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1949[39], headquartered in New York City[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], dancer[7], voice actor[8], character actor[9], stage actor[10], and television actor[20]. Cloris Leachman's field of work was acting[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Cloris Leachman is The Mary Tyler Moore Show[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[27], an award for best supporting actress[41], in United States[42], founded in 1936[43]; Theatre World Award[44], a theatre award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1945[47]; Golden Plate Award[48], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1961[51]; BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[52], a film award category[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1968[55]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[56], an award for best new actress[57], in United States[58], founded in 1954[59]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series[60], a class of award[61], in United States[62], founded in 1986[63].

Personal Life

Cloris Leachman was married to George Englund[12]. Children include George Englund, Jr.[13], a composer[64], b. 1957[65]; Bryan Englund[14], 1956–1986[66]; Dinah Englund[15]; Morgan Englund[16], an actor[67], b. 1964[68], of United States[69]; and Adam Englund[17]. Her religion is recorded as atheism[70].

Death and Burial

Cloris Leachman died on January 27, 2021[5]. She died in Encinitas[4]. The cause of death was stroke[71].

Why It Matters

Cloris Leachman ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,965 views/month, #2,519 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Cloris Leachman born?

Born in Des Moines[2], Cloris Leachman…

Where did Cloris Leachman die?

Cloris Leachman passed away in Encinitas[4].

Who was Cloris Leachman married to?

Cloris Leachman's spouses include George Englund[12].

What did Cloris Leachman do for work?

Cloris Leachman worked as actor[6], dancer[7], voice actor[8], character actor[9], and stage actor[10].

Where did Cloris Leachman go to school?

Cloris Leachman was educated at Illinois State University[22], Northwestern University School of Communication[23], Theodore Roosevelt High School[24], and Stella Adler Studio of Acting[25].

What awards did Cloris Leachman receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[27], Theatre World Award[44], Golden Plate Award[48], and BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[52].

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  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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