Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner

American comedian
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Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American comedian and actress who was one of the seven original cast members for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). In her routines, Radner specialized in parodies of television stereotypes, such as advice specialists and news anchors and, in 1978, she won an Emmy Award for her performances on the show. She also portrayed those characters in her highly successful one-woman show on Broadway in 1979.

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Gilda Radner was born on Friday, 28 June 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Her full name at birth was Gilda Susan Radner. She was best known as an actress. Radner's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. She died on Saturday, 20 May 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 42. Gilda attended high school at Liggett school for Girls. For university, she studied at University of Michigan (dropped out). Her religion is listed as Jewish. She was 5' 6" (168 cm) tall with a slim build. She had dark brown eyes and light brown hair (color). Her net worth was reported to be $4,000,000 US dollars. Her zodiac star sign was Cancer.

You can find people similar to Gilda Radner by visiting our lists Jewish American female comedians and University of Michigan School of Education alumni.

Full name at birth
Gilda Susan Radner
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Claim to fame
Saturday Night Live
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Date of birth
28 June 1946
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Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Date of death
20 May 1989
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Age
42 (age at death)
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Ovarian Cancer
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Occupation
Actress, Comedian, Writer
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5' 6" (168 cm)
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Net worth
$4,000,000 USD
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High school
Liggett school for Girls
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University of Michigan (dropped out)
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I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they're the first to be rescued off sinking ships
  • On June 27, 2003, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
  • In 1992, Radner was inducted into the Michigan Women`s Hall of Fame for her achievements in arts and entertainment.

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