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Jean Stapleton is a Actor American born on 19 january 1923 at New York City (USA)
Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013) was an American character actress of stage, television and film.
Stapleton is best known for having portrayed Edith Bunker, the long-suffering, yet devoted wife of Archie Bunker (played by Carroll O'Connor) and mother of Gloria Stivic (played by Sally Struthers), on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family. Stapleton was a three-time recipient of the Prime Time Emmy Award for leading actress in a comedy series, and won two Golden Globes in the same category during the show's run. She also made occasional appearances on the All in the Family follow-up series, Archie Bunker's Place, but, tired of the role, asked to be written out of the show during the first season.
Stapleton's brother, Jack Stapleton, was a stage actor. Her cousin is actress Betty Jane Watson. Stapleton was active in the Christian Science church.
Jean was not, as commonly believed, related patrilineally to the actress Maureen Stapleton. Genealogists have determined that the two were fourth cousins through Jean's maternal grandmother and Maureen's paternal grandmother.
(1996)
(Actress)
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Jean Stapleton
Birth name Jeanne Murray
Nationality USA
Birth 19 january 1923 at New York City (USA)
Death 31 may 2013 (at 90 years) at New York City (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 19 january 1923 at New York City (USA)
Death 31 may 2013 (at 90 years) at New York City (USA)
Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013) was an American character actress of stage, television and film.
Stapleton is best known for having portrayed Edith Bunker, the long-suffering, yet devoted wife of Archie Bunker (played by Carroll O'Connor) and mother of Gloria Stivic (played by Sally Struthers), on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family. Stapleton was a three-time recipient of the Prime Time Emmy Award for leading actress in a comedy series, and won two Golden Globes in the same category during the show's run. She also made occasional appearances on the All in the Family follow-up series, Archie Bunker's Place, but, tired of the role, asked to be written out of the show during the first season.
Biography
For 30 years, Stapleton's husband William Putch (1924–83) directed a summer stock theater, Totem Pole Playhouse, at Caledonia State Park in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Stapleton performed regularly at the theatre with the resident company. Together they had two children: actor/writer/director John Putch and television producer Pamela Putch.Stapleton's brother, Jack Stapleton, was a stage actor. Her cousin is actress Betty Jane Watson. Stapleton was active in the Christian Science church.
Jean was not, as commonly believed, related patrilineally to the actress Maureen Stapleton. Genealogists have determined that the two were fourth cousins through Jean's maternal grandmother and Maureen's paternal grandmother.
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(1996)(Actress)
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Filmography of Jean Stapleton (15 films)
| Year | Name | Job | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Baby | Actress | Byrd |
| 1998 | Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World | Actress | Mrs. Jenkins (voice) |
| 1998 | You've Got Mail | Actress | Birdie Conrad |
| 1996 | Michael | Actress | Pansy Milbank |
| 1993 | The Trial | Actress | Landlady (uncredited) |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme | Actress | Mother Goose |
| 1986 | Dead Man's Folly | Actress | Ariadne Oliver |
| 1984 | The Buddy System | Actress | Mrs. Price |
| 1977 | Tail Gunner Joe | Actress | Mrs. DeCamp |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Actress | Mrs. Wappler |
| 1971 | Klute | Actress | Goldfarb’s Secretary |
| 1967 | Up the Down Staircase | Actress | Sadie Finch |
| 1961 | Something Wild | Actress | Shirley Johnson |
| 1960 | Bells Are Ringing | Actress | Sue |
| 1958 | Damn Yankees | Actress | Sister Miller |