Bea Arthur
American actress and comedian (1922–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur (May 13, 1922 - April 25, 2009) was an American actress, comedian, and singer, best known for her roles in Maude and The Golden Girls. She was Jewish.[1]
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Beatrice Arthur | |
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Born | Bernice Frankel (1922-05-13)May 13, 1922 New York City |
Died | (2009-04-25)April 25, 2009 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Cancer of unknown primary origin |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1947 – 2008 |
Notable work | Vera Charles, Mame Maude Findlay, Maude Dorothy Zbornak, The Golden Girls |
Spouse(s) | Robert Alan Arthur (1948; divorced), Gene Saks (1950 – 1980; divorced) |
Children | Adopted: Daniel Arthur Matthew Arthur |
Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 1977 Maude 1988 The Golden Girls Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical 1966 Mame |
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