Memorial Page for Cloris Leachman (née Cloris Wallace Leachman)
American actress and comedian
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April 30th, 2026
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Cloris Leachman (* April 30, 1926 in Des Moines; † January 27, 2021 in Encinitas) was an american actress and comedian. She was 94 years old. She was married to George Englund. She had at least 1 child (1 son). Her education included Illinois State University, Northwestern University School of Communication, Theodore Roosevelt High School and Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Her faith was atheism. She received 9 awards, including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Theatre World Award. Her cause of death was stroke.
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12 EventsBorn in Des Moines, Polk County
1926Theatre World Award
1951Married George Englund
1953until 1979
Golden Plate Award
1970Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
1972The Last Picture Show
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
1973The Last Picture Show
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
1974The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming
1983The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
1998Promised Land
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
2002Malcolm in the Middle
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
2006Malcolm in the Middle
Died in Encinitas, San Diego County (stroke)
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- George Englund
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Cloris Leachman (née Cloris Wallace Leachman). Forever remembered.