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Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman is known for The Croods (2013), The Iron Giant (1999), The Croods: A New Age (2020).

Biography

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 Primetime Emmy Awards from 22 nominations, making her the most nominated and, along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, most awarded actress in Emmy history. In addition, she won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award.

Leachman's breakthrough role was the nosy and cunning landlady Phyllis Lindstrom in the landmark CBS sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–75), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1974 and 1975; its spin-off, Phyllis (1975–77), earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Actress – Musical or Comedy.

Questions about Cloris Leachman

How many Cloris Leachman films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 148 films with Cloris Leachman, from 1952 to 2022.

What is the best rated Cloris Leachman film?

The best rated Cloris Leachman film in the catalogue is The Iron Giant (1999), rated 8.0.

What was the first Cloris Leachman film?

The first Cloris Leachman film in the catalogue is Kiss Me Deadly, from 1955.

Who has Cloris Leachman worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Cloris Leachman shares the most credits with Madeline Kahn (5 films), John C. Howard (4 films) and Mel Brooks (4 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 10 Wins 1 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
dancer · voice actor · character actor · comedian · beauty pageant contestant
Studied at
Illinois State University · Northwestern University School of Communication · Theodore Roosevelt High School · Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Notable works
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Spouse
George Englund
Siblings
Claiborne Cary

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Full filmography

155 films — 148 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

57 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast