Valerie Harper (1939–2019) |
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Making people laugh was only one facet of Valerie Harper's career, which extended from the stage to television and feature films. A native of Suffern, New York -- "I was born to suffer" -- Harper began her career as a dancer with the corps de ballet at Radio City Hall during its spectacular heyday. She gradually moved into acting, working in ...
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Born:in Suffern, New York, USADied:(age 80) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actress (70 credits)
Actress (70 credits)
2014-2019
American Dad!
(TV Series)
IHOP Diner
IHOP Diner
- I Am the Jeans: The Gina Lavetti Story
(2019)
... (voice)
- Cock of the Sleepwalk
(2014)
... IHOP Diner (voice)
2013-2018
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Jennifer Clarkeson / General Hospital nurse / Ms. Myles / ...
Jennifer Clarkeson / General Hospital nurse / Ms. Myles / ...
- Frink Gets Testy
(2018)
... Jennifer Clarkeson (voice)
- Gone Boy
(2017)
... General Hospital nurse (voice)
- Mr. Lisa's Opus
(2017)
... Ms. Myles (voice)
- Whistler's Father
(2017)
... Backstage Mom (voice)
- Moho House
(2017)
... Mrs. Butterworth (voice)
2014
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
(TV Series)
Theresa Capodiamonte
Theresa Capodiamonte
- To Whom It May Concern
(2014)
... Theresa Capodiamonte
- Time to Start Livin'
(2014)
... Theresa Capodiamonte
2011-2012
Drop Dead Diva
(TV Series)
Judge Leslie Singer
Judge Leslie Singer
- Freak Show
(2012)
... Judge Leslie Singer
- Bride-a-Palooza
(2011)
... Judge Leslie Singer
2009
'Til Death
(TV Series)
Barbara Stark
Barbara Stark
- The Courtship of Eddie's Parents
(2009)
... Barbara Stark
2003-2004
Less Than Perfect
(TV Series)
Judith, Owen's Mom
Judith, Owen's Mom
- Mom's the Word
(2004)
... Judith, Owen's Mom
- Claude's Alternative Thanksgiving
(2003)
... Judith, Owen's Mom
2004
As Told by Ginger
(TV Series)
Maryellen / Librarian
Maryellen / Librarian
- The Wedding Frame
(2004)
... Maryellen / Librarian (voice)
2001
Three Sisters
(TV Series)
Merle Keats
Merle Keats
- Three Thanksgivings, One Turkey
(2001)
... Merle Keats
- The In-Laws
(2001)
... Merle Keats
1996-1999
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Kate Prescott
Kate Prescott
- Full Circle
(1999)
... Kate Prescott
- Flesh and Blood
(1996)
... Kate Prescott
1998
Generator Gawl
(TV Series)
Students / Girl Emcee / Dream Crowd
Students / Girl Emcee / Dream Crowd
- Yakusoku
(1998)
... Students (English version, voice)
- Isakai no katachi
(1998)
... Girl Emcee (English version, voice)
- Mirai no kioku
(1998)
... Dream Crowd (English version, voice)
1998
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen
(TV Series)
Townspeople
Townspeople
- The Sword of Baltanders
(1998)
... Townspeople (English version, voice)
1998
Melrose Place
(TV Series)
Mia Mancini
Mia Mancini
- Last Train to Baghdad
(1998)
... Mia Mancini
- Mama Mia
(1998)
... Mia Mancini
1995
The Office
(TV Series)
Rita Stone
Rita Stone
- My Guy
(1995)
... Rita Stone
- Judgement Day
(1995)
... Rita Stone
- Power Playing
(1995)
... Rita Stone
- Rita & Frank
(1995)
... Rita Stone
- Laboring Pains
(1995)
... Rita Stone
1994
Missing Persons
(TV Series)
Ellen Hartig
Ellen Hartig
- What Do You Want... A Signed Confession?
(1994)
... Ellen Hartig
- Tell Me You Didn't Do It... I'll Go to the Wall for You
(1994)
... Ellen Hartig
- All They Had to Do Was Ask...
(1994)
... Ellen Hartig
1990
City
(TV Series)
Liz Gianni
Liz Gianni
- Just a Passing Dad
(1990)
... Liz Gianni
- With a Song in Your Heart and a Knife in Your Back
(1990)
... Liz Gianni
- Seems Like Old Times
(1990)
... Liz Gianni
- Oil and Water
(1990)
... Liz Gianni
- Love Among the Ruins
(1990)
... Liz Gianni
1986-1987
Valerie
(TV Series)
Valerie Hogan
Valerie Hogan
- Babes in the Woods
(1987)
... Valerie Hogan
- Shape Up and Move Out
(1987)
... Valerie Hogan
- Oedipus Wrecks
(1987)
... Valerie Hogan
- Hogan vs. Hogan
(1987)
... Valerie Hogan
- The Return of Uncle Skip
(1987)
... Valerie Hogan
1986
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Laurel Peters
Laurel Peters
- Egyptian Cruise: Part 2
(1986)
... Laurel Peters
- Egyptian Cruise: Part 1
(1986)
... Laurel Peters
1974-1978
Rhoda
(TV Series)
Rhoda Gerard / Rhoda Morgenstern
Rhoda Gerard / Rhoda Morgenstern
- Martin Swallows His Heart
(1978)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
- The Date in the Iron Mask
(1978)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
- Earl's Helping Hand
(1978)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
- Brenda Runs Away
(1978)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
- The Total Brenda
(1978)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
1970-1977
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
(TV Series)
Rhoda Morgenstern / Rhoda Gerard
Rhoda Morgenstern / Rhoda Gerard
- The Last Show
(1977)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
- Mary Richards Falls in Love
(1975)
... Rhoda Gerard
- Lou's Second Date
(1974)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
- Ted Baxter Meets Walter Cronkite
(1974)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
- Better Late... That's a Pun... Than Never
(1974)
... Rhoda Morgenstern
1971
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Barbara Watkins (segment "Love and the Housekeeper")
Barbara Watkins (segment "Love and the Housekeeper")
- Love and the Fuzz/Love and the Groupie/Love and the Housekeeper/Love and Women's Lib
(1971)
... Barbara Watkins (segment "Love and the Housekeeper")
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Soundtrack (7 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (135 credits)
Self (135 credits)
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Archive footage (20 credits)
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(2005-06) Stage: Appeared in North American tour of William Gibson "Golda's Balcony". See more »Publicity Listings:
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She and her then-husband Richard Schaal were also a writing team and wrote a script for the series Love, American Style (1969) called "Love and the Visitor", Love, American Style: Love and the Elopement/Love and the Visitor (1970), back in the early 1970s. See more »Nickname:
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