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Rue McClanahan

American actress and comedian (1934-2010) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 76

Eddi-Rue McClanahan was an American actress, primarily known for her work in television sitcoms. She portrayed Vivian Harmon on Maude (1972-1978), Aunt Fran Crowley on Mama's Family (1983-1984), and Blanche Devereaux on both The Golden Girls (1985-1992) and its spin-off The Golden Palace (1992-1993).

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2010Died3 June 20102009Disney LegendsAward2005Back to You & MeFilm, Helen Ludwick2004The Tony Danza ShowSeriesSpider-Man vs. Doc OckFilm, 2004Mrs. Hardy (voice)2003TV Land AwardAward1999A Saintly SwitchFilm, Aunt Fanny1997Annabelle's WishFilm, Scarlett (voice)1996Dear GodFilm, Mom Turner1994Spider-ManSeries, Mrs. Hardy (voice)A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell StoryFilm, 1994Grandma Stephens1993Boy Meets WorldSeries, Bernice Matthews1991Baby of the BrideFilm, Margaret Hix1989The Man in the Brown SuitFilm, Suzy Blair1988Mickey's 60th BirthdayFilm1987Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesAward1986Golden Apple AwardAward1985The Golden GirlsSeries, Blanche Devereaux1982American PlayhouseSeries, Fortune Teller1979Trapper John, M.D.Series1977Lou GrantSeries1973BladeFilm, Gail1971All in the FamilySeries, Ruth Rempley1970The People Next DoorFilm, Della1967MannixSeries1965Angel's FlightFilm, Dolly1961The Mike Douglas ShowSeriesFive Minutes to LiveFilm, 1961Pamela1934Born21 February 1934

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Known for

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  • Starship Troopers 1997
  • They Might Be Giants 1971
  • Annabelle's Wish 1997
  • The Fighting Temptations 2003
  • Out to Sea 1997

Also in Deutsch

Filmography 40

138 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Awards

Disney Legends2009
TV Land Award2003
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series1987
Golden Apple Award1986

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2010 · aged 76

In the same film or series as Rue

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