Marcia Wallace

Marcia Wallace

American actress; television personality
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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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Marcia Wallace was born on Sunday, 1 November 1942 in Creston, Iowa, USA. Her full name at birth was Marcia Karen Wallace. She was best known as an actress. Wallace's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. She died on Friday, 25 October 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 70. Her religion is listed as Buddhist. She was 5' 4" (163 cm) tall and weighed 140 lbs (64 kg) with an average build. She had blue eyes and red hair (color). Her net worth was reported to be $20,000,000 US dollars. Her zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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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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70 (age at death)
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Breast Cancer
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Actress, Singer
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5' 4" (163 cm)
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140 lbs (64 kg)
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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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