Marcia Wallace
Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles in television situation comedies. She is best known for her roles as receptionist Carol Kester on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, Mrs. Carruthers on Full House, and as the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated series The Simpsons, for which she won an Emmy in 1992. The character was retired after her death.
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| Full name at birth | Marcia Karen Wallace
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| Claim to fame | The Bob Newhart Show, The Simpsons
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| Date of birth | 1 November 1942
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| Place of birth | Creston, Iowa, USA
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| Date of death | 25 October 2013
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| Age | 70 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Breast Cancer
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| Occupation | Actress, Singer
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| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Weight | 140 lbs (64 kg)
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| Distinctive feature | Voice
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| Shoe size | 8
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| Net worth | $20,000,000 USD
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- While not listed in the main cast in "The Simpsons" (1989) her role as Edna Krabappel is listed as a "special guest appearance," a designation usually reserved for celebrity guest stars.
- Diagnosed with breast cancer 1985. Also caregiver to her husband, Denny, who had pancreatic cancer.
- Member of Delta Zeta sorority, Delta Nu chapter.
- She was a part of "The Fourth Wall" improvisational comedy group who performed off-Broadway before being signed for the "The Bob Newhart Show" (1972).
- Has an adopted son Michael (b. 1988)
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