Cloris Leachman |
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The legendary actress set a record when at age 82, she appeared on Dancing with the Stars (2005). Cloris Leachman was born on April 30, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa to Berkeley Claiborne "Buck" Leachman and the former Cloris Wallace. Her father's family owned a lumber company, Leachman Lumber Co. She is of Czech (from her maternal grandmother) and ...
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Actress (287 credits)
Actress (287 credits)
2019
Mad About You
(TV Series)
- Erotica and Expulsion
(2019)
- Real Estate for Beginners
(2019)
- The Cheese Stands Alone
(2019)
- Anderson Cooper and Other Fantasies
(2019)
2018-2019
Elena of Avalor
(TV Series short)
Hool
Hool
- To Save a Sunbird
(2019)
... Hool (voice)
- A Tale of Two Scepters
(2018)
... Hool (voice)
2017-2019
American Gods
(TV Series)
Zorya Vechernyaya
Zorya Vechernyaya
- House on the Rock
(2019)
... Zorya Vechernyaya
- Head Full of Snow
(2017)
... Zorya Vechernyaya
- The Secret of Spoons
(2017)
... Zorya Vechernyaya
2017-2018
Justice League Action
(TV Series)
Granny Goodness
Granny Goodness
- Watchtower Tours
(2018)
... Granny Goodness (voice)
- It'll Take a Miracle!
(2017)
... Granny Goodness (voice)
- Superman's Pal, Sid Sharp
(2017)
... Granny Goodness (voice)
2017
Justice League Action Shorts
(TV Series)
Granny Goodness
Granny Goodness
- Special Delivery
(2017)
... Granny Goodness (voice)
2014-2016
Creative Galaxy
(TV Series)
Gallaria
Gallaria
- Arty's Boo-tastic Halloween
(2016)
... Gallaria (voice)
- Arty's Art Walk / Arty's Fort
(2016)
... Gallaria (voice)
- Arty's Aquarium / Annie's Contraption
(2016)
... Gallaria (voice)
- Arty's Book/Arty's Grumpy Day
(2014)
... Gallaria (voice)
- Arty's Artistic Lunch/Art After Lunch
(2014)
... Gallaria (voice)
2016
The Eleventh
(TV Series short)
Margaret
Margaret
- Crossroads
(2016)
... Margaret
- Facing Truths
(2016)
... Margaret
- Walking the Path Alone
(2016)
... Margaret
- Together
(2016)
... Margaret
- A Letter
(2016)
... Margaret
2014-2015
Girl Meets World
(TV Series)
Mrs. Svorski
Mrs. Svorski
- Girl Meets Gravity
(2015)
... Mrs. Svorski
- Girl Meets Popular
(2014)
... Mrs. Svorski
2014
Franklin & Bash
(TV Series)
Irina Lottye Kruskal
Irina Lottye Kruskal
- Spirits in the Material World
(2014)
... Irina Lottye Kruskal
2009-2014
Phineas and Ferb
(TV Series)
Dr. Doofenshmirtz's Mom / Mrs. Feyersied / Eliza M. Feyersied / ...
Dr. Doofenshmirtz's Mom / Mrs. Feyersied / Eliza M. Feyersied / ...
- Night of the Living Pharmacists
(2014)
... Mrs. Feyersied (voice)
- Der Kinderlumper/Just Desserts
(2013)
... Dr. Doofenshmirtz's Mom (voice)
- This Is Your Backstory
(2012)
... Dr. Doofenshmirtz's Mom (voice)
- Cheer Up, Candace/Fireside Girl Jamboree
(2009)
... Eliza M. Feyersied (voice)
- Thaddeus and Thor/De Plane! De Plane!
(2009)
... Additional Voices (voice)
2010-2014
Raising Hope
(TV Series)
Maw Maw / Norma June
Maw Maw / Norma June
- The Father Daughter Dance
(2014)
... Maw Maw
- How I Met Your Mullet
(2014)
... Maw Maw
- Man's Best Friend
(2014)
... Maw Maw
- Para-Natesville Activity
(2014)
... Maw Maw
- Dinner with Tropes
(2014)
... Maw Maw (credit only)
2012
Adventure Time
(TV Series)
Old Marceline
Old Marceline
- Finn the Human
(2012)
... Old Marceline (voice)
- Jake the Dog
(2012)
... Old Marceline (voice)
2010
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series)
Cat Lady (segment "Cop 'n Kitty")
Cat Lady (segment "Cop 'n Kitty")
- Episode #18.55
(2010)
... Cat Lady (segment "Cop 'n Kitty") (uncredited)
2001-2006
Malcolm in the Middle
(TV Series)
Ida
Ida
- Graduation
(2006)
... Ida
- Bride of Ida
(2006)
... Ida
- Ida's Dance
(2005)
... Ida
- Ida Loses a Leg
(2005)
... Ida
- Victor's Other Family
(2004)
... Ida
2005
Beach Girls
(TV Mini-Series)
Aunt Aida
Aunt Aida
- Episode #1.6
(2005)
... Aunt Aida
- Episode #1.5
(2005)
... Aunt Aida
- Episode #1.4
(2005)
... Aunt Aida
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Aunt Aida
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Aunt Aida
2003
Happy Family
(TV Series)
Lois, Peter's Mother
Lois, Peter's Mother
- Mother and Child Reunion
(2003)
... Lois, Peter's Mother
1997-2003
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Ruth
Ruth
- I Will Walk with You: Part 1
(2003)
... Ruth
- Nothing But Net
(1997)
... Ruth
- Inherit the Wind
(1997)
... Ruth
- Clipped Wings
(1997)
... Ruth
2001-2002
The Ellen Show
(TV Series)
Dot Richmond
Dot Richmond
- Where the Sun Doesn't Shine
(2002)
... Dot Richmond
- One for the Roadshow
(2002)
... Dot Richmond
- Gathering Moss
(2002)
... Dot Richmond
- Shallow Gal
(2002)
... Dot Richmond
- A Matter of Principal
(2002)
... Dot Richmond
2000
Twice in a Lifetime
(TV Series)
Ruth Harper / Miss Storey
Ruth Harper / Miss Storey
- Grandma's Shoes
(2000)
... Ruth Harper / Miss Storey
1999
Thanks
(TV Series)
Grammy Winthrop
Grammy Winthrop
- Thanksgiving
(1999)
... Grammy Winthrop
- Spring
(1999)
... Grammy Winthrop
- Marriage
(1999)
... Grammy Winthrop
- Privacy
(1999)
... Grammy Winthrop
- Tobacco
(1999)
... Grammy Winthrop
1996-1997
Promised Land
(TV Series)
Aunt Ethel Mooster
Aunt Ethel Mooster
- Mooster's Revenge
(1997)
... Aunt Ethel Mooster
- The Hostage
(1996)
... Aunt Ethel Mooster
1992-1993
The Powers That Be
(TV Series)
Enid Powers
Enid Powers
- Grandma's Big Decision
(1993)
... Enid Powers
- Bill's Dead... Not
(1992)
... Enid Powers
1991-1992
Walter & Emily
(TV Series)
Emily Collins
Emily Collins
- Sis
(1992)
... Emily Collins
- The Falcon and the Leg Man
(1992)
... Emily Collins
- Date Night
(1992)
... Emily Collins
- Labor Pains
(1992)
... Emily Collins
- Remember Me?
(1992)
... Emily Collins
1991
Sunday Dinner
(TV Series)
Georgianna Romani
Georgianna Romani
- Whose House Is It Anyway?
(1991)
... Georgianna Romani
1990
Ferris Bueller
(TV Series)
Grandma Margaret
Grandma Margaret
- Scenes from a Grandma
(1990)
... Grandma Margaret
1989
The Nutt House
(TV Series)
Ms. Frick / Mrs. Nutt
Ms. Frick / Mrs. Nutt
- The Nutt Cracker Suite
(1989)
... Ms. Frick
- My Man Tarkington
(1989)
... Ms. Frick
- To Tell the Truth
(1989)
... Ms. Frick
- A Night at the Reunion
(1989)
... Ms. Frick
- When Charles Met Sally
(1989)
... Ms. Frick
1986-1988
The Facts of Life
(TV Series)
Beverly Ann Stickle / Mrs. Krebbs
Beverly Ann Stickle / Mrs. Krebbs
- The Beginning of the Beginning
(1988)
... Beverly Ann Stickle
- The Beginning of the End
(1988)
... Beverly Ann Stickle
- Big Apple Blues
(1988)
... Beverly Ann Stickle
- On the Edge
(1988)
... Beverly Ann Stickle
- Present Imperfect
(1988)
... Beverly Ann Stickle
1984-1985
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Lisa Andersen / Karen Cooper
Lisa Andersen / Karen Cooper
- Hidden Treasure/Picture from the Past/Ace's Salary
(1985)
... Karen Cooper
- Vicki and the Fugitive/Lady in the Window/Stolen Years/Dutch Treat: Part 2
(1984)
... Lisa Andersen
- Vicki and the Fugitive/Lady in the Window/Stolen Years/Dutch Treat: Part 1
(1984)
... Lisa Andersen
1985
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Bess Dischinger
Bess Dischinger
- Breakfast with Les and Bess
(1985)
... Bess Dischinger
1983
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
May Lemke
May Lemke
- The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
(1983)
... May Lemke
1979
The Associates
(TV Series)
Mary Nicholson
Mary Nicholson
- Mr. Marshall's Love Affair
(1979)
... Mary Nicholson
1979
Backstairs at the White House
(TV Mini-Series)
Mrs. Jaffray
Mrs. Jaffray
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... Mrs. Jaffray
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Mrs. Jaffray
1970-1977
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
(TV Series)
Phyllis Lindstrom
Phyllis Lindstrom
- The Last Show
(1977)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- Phyllis Whips Inflation
(1975)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- Menage-a-Phyllis
(1974)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- Not Just Another Pretty Face
(1974)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- Cottage for Sale
(1974)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
1975-1977
Phyllis
(TV Series)
Phyllis Lindstrom
Phyllis Lindstrom
- A Baby Makes Six
(1977)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- The Apartment
(1977)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- The Elopement
(1977)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- Audrey's New Life
(1977)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
- Dan's Ex
(1977)
... Phyllis Lindstrom
1975
Wonder Woman
(TV Series)
Queen Hippolyta
Queen Hippolyta
- The New Original Wonder Woman
(1975)
... Queen Hippolyta
1973
The Mike Douglas Show
(TV Series)
Heself - Co-Host
Heself - Co-Host
- Episode #12.230
(1973)
... Heself - Co-Host
1972
The Sixth Sense
(TV Series)
Judith Eaton
Judith Eaton
- Witch, Witch, Burning Bright
(1972)
... Judith Eaton
1972
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Mrs. Fulton (segment "You Can't Get Help Like That Anymore")
Mrs. Fulton (segment "You Can't Get Help Like That Anymore")
- The Sins of the Fathers/You Can't Get Help Like That Anymore
(1972)
... Mrs. Fulton (segment "You Can't Get Help Like That Anymore")
1971
Men at Law
(TV Series)
Marcy Yates
Marcy Yates
- The Truth, the Whole Truth - And Anything Else That Works
(1971)
... Marcy Yates
1969
Lancer
(TV Series)
Hester McLaughlin / Angel Day
Hester McLaughlin / Angel Day
- Little Darling of the Sierras
(1969)
... Hester McLaughlin
- Angel Day and Her Sunshine Girls
(1969)
... Angel Day
1967-1969
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Ellen McKinley / Clara
Ellen McKinley / Clara
- The Land Dreamer
(1969)
... Ellen McKinley
- Requiem for a Country Doctor
(1967)
... Clara
1968
Judd for the Defense
(TV Series)
Louise Lockhart
Louise Lockhart
- Punishments, Cruel and Unusual
(1968)
... Louise Lockhart
1967
Run for Your Life
(TV Series)
Deborah Wilson
Deborah Wilson
- The List of Alice McKenna
(1967)
... Deborah Wilson
1966
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Gloria Shine
Gloria Shine
- The Case of the Crafty Kidnapper
(1966)
... Gloria Shine
1965
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Rhoda Kirsh
Rhoda Kirsh
- Aftermath
(1965)
... Rhoda Kirsh
- Wives and Losers
(1965)
... Rhoda Kirsh
- Toast the Golden Couple
(1965)
... Rhoda Kirsh
- The Life Machine
(1965)
... Rhoda Kirsh
1965
The Trials of O'Brien
(TV Series)
Isobel Ballentine
Isobel Ballentine
- Goodbye and Keep Cool
(1965)
... Isobel Ballentine
1965
Mr. Novak
(TV Series)
Dorothy Hummer
Dorothy Hummer
- Faculty Follies: Part 2
(1965)
... Dorothy Hummer
- Faculty Follies: Part 1
(1965)
... Dorothy Hummer
1961-1963
77 Sunset Strip
(TV Series)
Connie Wingate / Eve Winters / Vicki Franklin
Connie Wingate / Eve Winters / Vicki Franklin
- 88 Bars
(1963)
... Connie Wingate
- Shadow on Your Shoulder
(1962)
... Eve Winters
- Caper in E Flat
(1961)
... Vicki Franklin
1962
Saints and Sinners
(TV Series)
Helen Graham
Helen Graham
- A Night of Horns and Bells
(1962)
... Helen Graham
1962
The New Loretta Young Show
(TV Series)
Sugar Burnside
Sugar Burnside
- Anything for a Laugh
(1962)
... Sugar Burnside
1955-1962
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Caroline Hardy / Mary Templeton / Susan Stanger
Caroline Hardy / Mary Templeton / Susan Stanger
- Where Beauty Lies
(1962)
... Caroline Hardy
- Don't Interrupt
(1958)
... Mary Templeton
- Premonition
(1955)
... Susan Stanger
1955-1962
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Miriam Raskin / Leah Beth
Miriam Raskin / Leah Beth
- The Bar Mitzvah of Major Orlovsky
(1962)
... Miriam Raskin
- Let It Rain
(1955)
... Leah Beth
1961-1962
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Julie Liemer / Mrs. Mailer née Billie Trager
Julie Liemer / Mrs. Mailer née Billie Trager
- Man in the Middle
(1962)
... Julie Liemer
- Jigsaw
(1961)
... Mrs. Mailer née Billie Trager
1956-1961
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Boni / Flory Tibbs
Boni / Flory Tibbs
- The Love of Money
(1961)
... Boni
- Legal Revenge
(1956)
... Flory Tibbs
1960-1961
The Loretta Young Show
(TV Series)
Ruth Harron / Ella
Ruth Harron / Ella
- The Wedding
(1961)
... Ruth Harron
- My Own Master
(1960)
... Ella
1960
Outlaws
(TV Series)
Maddy
Maddy
- Starfall: Part 2
(1960)
... Maddy
- Starfall: Part 1
(1960)
... Maddy
1957-1958
Lassie
(TV Series)
Ruth Martin
Ruth Martin
- The Sermon
(1958)
... Ruth Martin
- The House Guest
(1958)
... Ruth Martin
- The Mother
(1958)
... Ruth Martin
- The Crow
(1958)
... Ruth Martin
- The Cub Scout
(1958)
... Ruth Martin
1958
The Frank Sinatra Show
(TV Series)
Helen Wasson
Helen Wasson
- The Brownstone Incident
(1958)
... Helen Wasson
1955-1958
Climax!
(TV Series)
Anne Colt / Mrs. Sullivan
Anne Colt / Mrs. Sullivan
- The Great World and Timothy Colt
(1958)
... Anne Colt
- One Night Stand
(1955)
... Mrs. Sullivan
1956
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series)
Claire De Cintre
Claire De Cintre
- Without Sanction
(1956)
- Woman at the Window
(1956)
- The American
(1956)
... Claire De Cintre
1953-1954
Ponds Theater
(TV Series)
Kitty Foyle
Kitty Foyle
- Kitty Foyle
(1954)
... Kitty Foyle
- The Patsy
(1953)
1950-1954
Repertory Theatre
(TV Series)
Marianne Dashwood / Jenny Blanchard
Marianne Dashwood / Jenny Blanchard
- The Catamaran
(1954)
- A Matter of Life and Death
(1951)
- Sense and Sensibility
(1950)
... Marianne Dashwood
- Nocturne
(1950)
... Jenny Blanchard
1952-1953
Danger
(TV Series)
- Death and the Family Jewels
(1953)
- A Date at Midnight
(1952)
- The Escape Artist
(1952)
1951-1952
Suspense
(TV Series)
Ruth Shaw / Margaret Sou
Ruth Shaw / Margaret Sou
- Remember Me?
(1952)
... Ruth Shaw
- The Mandarin Murders
(1952)
- Blood on the Trumpet
(1951)
- The Call
(1951)
- The Juiceman
(1951)
... Margaret Sou
1949-1952
Kraft Theatre
(TV Series)
- The Bride the Sun Shines On
(1952)
- A Play for Mary
(1951)
- Accidentally Yours
(1949)
- Pink Strings and Sealing Wax
(1949)
- Payment Deferred
(1949)
1951
Somerset Maugham TV Theatre
(TV Series)
Mildred Rodgers
Mildred Rodgers
- Of Human Bondage
(1951)
... Mildred Rodgers
1950
Nash Airflyte Theatre
(TV Series)
Tuppence Blunt
Tuppence Blunt
- The Case of the Missing Lady
(1950)
... Tuppence Blunt
1948-1949
Actor's Studio
(TV Series)
- The Frame-Up
(1949)
- O'Halloran's Luck
(1949)
- We'll Never Have a Nickel
(1949)
- You're Breaking My Heart
(1949)
- Here Comes Spring
(1949)
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Soundtrack (11 credits)
Soundtrack (11 credits)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (151 credits)
Self (151 credits)
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Archive footage (22 credits)
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She appeared at 82 on Dancing With the Stars. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 2 Interviews | 3 Articles | 5 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Miss Chicago 1946Height:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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If you brush your teeth, you don't want to eat something right after because your mouth feels so fresh. So brushing your teeth actually prevents you from eating until later. See more »Trivia:
Her maternal grandmother was of Bohemian (Czech) descent, while her other grandparents had English ancestry. See more »Star Sign:
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