Cloris Leachman is an American actress of stage, film and television. She has won eight Primetime Emmy Awards—more than any other female performer—and one Daytime Emmy Award. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show. She is best known for playing the nosy, self-centered and manipulative landlady Phyllis Lindstrom on the 1970s TV series Mary Tyler Moore, and later on the spinoff series, Phyllis. She also appeared in three Mel Brooks films, including Young Frankenstein. In recent years, she became very popular for her recurring role as Lois's ruthless mother on Malcolm in the Middle.Leachman was a contestant on Season 7 (2008) of Dancing With The Stars, paired with Corky Ballas. At the age of 82, she is the oldest contestant to dance on the series. She was voted off in the sixth round on October 28.Leachman was the grand marshal for the 2009 New Year's Day Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California. She presided over the 120th parade, the theme being "Hats Off to Entertainment", and the 95th Rose Bowl game.
Attended Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois).
Miss Chicago of 1946 - Miss America contest.
One son, Bryan Englund , died of an overdose of ulcer medication in 1986.
Posed "au natural" on the cover of "Alternative Medicine Digest" (issue 15, 1997) body painted with images of fruit adorning her nakedness. This was a parody, or imitation, of the famous Demi Moore body painted nude Vanity Fair photo.
Older sister of chanteuse Claiborne Cary.
Mother, with George Englund , of actors Adam Englund , Bryan Englund , George Englund Jr. , Morgan Englund and actress Dinah Englund.
Her classmates at the Drama Department of Northwestern University included Paul Lynde , Charlotte Rae , Martha Hyer , Patricia Neal and Agnes Nixon.
Close friend of Phyllis Love. They attended Roosevelt High School, together, in Des Moines, Iowa.
She is a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
Attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa
On Christmas Eve of 1962, she appeared in three prime-time television series as a guest star: 1. "Stoney Burke" {Cousin Eunice (#1.13)} 2. "Saints and Sinners" {A Night of Horns and Bells } 3. "The New Loretta Young Show" {Anything for a Laugh } .
Has five grandchildren (including granddaughter Skye Englund).
Has won nine Emmy Awards (including one Daytime Emmy Award), more than any actor or actress.
Along with Bill Mumy , she is one of only two actors to appear in both "The Twilight Zone" and its second television revival, "The Twilight Zone" .
Served as Grand Marshal of the 120th Rose Parade on January 1, 2009.
Tossed the coin flip for the 95th Rose Bowl game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the University of Southern California Trojans on January 1, 2009.
1987 inductee of the Theodore Roosevelt High School Hall of Fame.
She was awarded the 1978 Joseph Jefferson Award for Guest Artist for her performance in the play, "Twigs", at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Born in Polk Co., daughter of Berkeley Claiborne "Buck" Leachman (1903-1956) and wife Cloris Wallace (1901-1967).
Ranked #23 on the TV Guide Network special, Funniest Women on TV .
Became a vegetarian at the age of 35.
Suffered a miscarriage at 4 months pregnant during the filming of "Lassie" in 1958.
Was 5 months pregnant with her son Adam Englund when she completed filming Kiss Me Deadly .
Had guest-starred in the second-to-last episode of "Diagnosis Murder" , "Diagnosis Murder" {On the Beach (#8.21)} .
Has appeared with Madeline Kahn in five films: Young Frankenstein , High Anxiety , The Muppet Movie , History of the World: Part I and My Little Pony: The Movie .
Has appeared with Eileen Brennan in four films: The Last Picture Show , Daisy Miller , Going to the Chapel and Texasville .
Grandmother of Skye Englund.
Ex-daughter-in-law of Mabel Albertson.
Ex-niece-in-law of Jack Albertson.
Her maternal grandmother was of Bohemian (Czech) descent, while her other grandparents had English ancestry.
(April 2009) Release of her clothing line, "Cloris".
Was the 70th actress to receive an Academy Award; she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for The Last Picture Show at The 44th Annual Academy Awards on April 10, 1972.
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6435 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 20, 1980.
Friends with Mary Tyler Moore , Betty White , Charlotte Rae , Paul Lynde , and Mel Brooks.
Delivered her sons Adam Englund , George Englund Jr. , Bryan Englund and Morgan Englund naturally and her daughter Dinah Englund via emergency Caesarean section.
Is the only actress to have won both the Best Supporting Actress Oscar (for The Last Picture Show ) and the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy (for "Mary Tyler Moore" ).
Is one of 3 actresses who have won both the Best Supporting Actress Oscar (hers being for The Last Picture Show ) and the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy (hers being for "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Malcolm in the Middle" ). The other actresses are Eileen Heckart and Melissa Leo.
Now men and women are separate and unequal. We should be hand in hand in fact we should have our arms around one another. .
