Cloris Leachman (April 30, 1926 – January 27, 2021) was an American actress and comedian whose career spanned nearly eight decades. She received many accolades including 22 Primetime Emmy …

Nov 27, 2025 · Cloris Leachman, American actress who was most widely known for her comic roles, perhaps most notably Phyllis Lindstrom on the sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–77).

She also won two Emmy Awards as a supporting player for Malcolm in the Middle (2000). She was married to director-producer George Englund from 1953 to 1979. They had five children together. …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cloris Leachman, an Oscar-winner for her portrayal of a lonely housewife in “The Last Picture Show” and a comedic delight as the fearsome Frau Blücher in “Young …

For award-winning actress Cloris Leachman, studying under acting coach Elia Kazan at the famous Actors Studio gave her the tools to apply serious, dramatic acting to her comedic pursuits.

Jan 26, 2021 · Cloris Leachman (April 30, 1926 – January 26, 2021) was an American actress and comedian, whose career spanned over seven decades. She won various accolades, including eight …

Cloris Leachman ’48, ’14 H died at her home in Encinitas, Cali., on Jan. 27 at age 94. The Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress was best known for her comedic television roles in …

Jan 27, 2021 · Cloris Leachman was a versatile Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning actress known for roles in films including “The Last Picture Show” and “Young Frankenstein” as well as in …

Jan 27, 2021 · In 2009, she released her autobiography, "Cloris," which made tabloid headlines for her recounting of a "wild" one-night stand with Gene Hackman. Cloris Leachman grew up on the …

Apr 30, 2025 · Cloris Leachman was an American actress and comedienne from Des Moines, Iowa. During her career she won eight Emmy awards, tying with Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the most individual …