Jean Stapleton

Jean Stapleton

American actress (1923–2013)
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Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013) was an American character actress of stage, television and film.

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Jean Stapleton was born on Friday, 19 January 1923 in New York City, New York, USA. Her full name at birth was Jeanne Murray. She was best known as an actress. Stapleton's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. She died on Friday, 31 May 2013 in New York City, New York, USA at the age of 90. She is buried at Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Her religion is listed as Christian Science. She had blue eyes and auburn hair (color). Her net worth was reported to be $10,000,000 US dollars. Her zodiac star sign was Capricorn.

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Jeanne Murray
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All in the Family
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Date of birth
19 January 1923
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New York City, New York, USA
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Date of death
31 May 2013
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90 (age at death)
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New York City, New York, USA
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Natural Causes
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Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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Actress, Singer, Producer
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  • Best friends with the late Carroll O'Connor.
  • Portrayed Sister in the stage version of Damn Yankees! and reprised her role in the movie Damn Yankees! (1958).
  • Received an honorary degree from Wilson College and has a scholarship named after her.
  • Best remembered by the public for her role as Edith Bunker on All in the Family (1971).
  • In an episode of the courtroom drama series The Defenders in: "The Hidden Jungle" aired 1st December 1962, an unknown actress at this time, she played a woman who witnessed a murder. In the episode, while on the witness stand, she is asked to point out the murderer. The actor playing the murderer was another unknown named Carroll O'Connor, who later starred with her in "All in the Family" (1971).

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