Rue McClanahan (1934–2010) |
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A New York stage actress in the 1950s, McClanahan was plucked from the stage by Norman Lear for roles on All in the Family (1971) and later Maude (1972). For two years (1982 - 1984), she played "Aunt Fran" on Mama's Family (1983) until her character was killed off and she joined the cast of Golden Girls. She hit her comedic stride as a sharp ...
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Born:in Healdton, Oklahoma, USADied:(age 76) in New York, New York, USA |
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Actress (121 credits)
2008
Sordid Lives: The Series
(TV Series)
Peggy Ingram
Peggy Ingram
- Desperately Seeking Ty
(2008)
... Peggy Ingram
- Those Pesky Little Stalkers
(2008)
... Peggy Ingram
- Guess Who's Coming to Bubba's?
(2008)
... Peggy Ingram
- An Audacious Affair
(2008)
... Peggy Ingram
- Call Waiting
(2008)
... Peggy Ingram
1994-2001
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Lila Winslow / Amelia Bowthorpe Archibald
Lila Winslow / Amelia Bowthorpe Archibald
- Shallow Water: Part 2
(2001)
... Lila Winslow
- Shallow Water: Part 1
(2001)
... Lila Winslow
- Manny
(1994)
... Amelia Bowthorpe Archibald
2000
Ladies Man
(TV Series)
Aunt Lou
Aunt Lou
- Romance
(2000)
... Aunt Lou
- Travels with My Aunt
(2000)
... Aunt Lou
1999
Safe Harbor
(TV Series)
Grandma Loring
Grandma Loring
- Pilot
(1999)
... Grandma Loring
- Boys Will Be Boys
(1999)
... Grandma Loring
- One for the Road
(1999)
... Grandma Loring
- The Un-Thanksgiving Show
(1999)
... Grandma Loring
- The Invasion
(1999)
... Grandma Loring
1998
Love Boat: The Next Wave
(TV Series)
Abigail Jordan
Abigail Jordan
- Captains Courageous
(1998)
... Abigail Jordan
1995
Spider-Man
(TV Series)
Anastasia Hardy
Anastasia Hardy
- Doctor Octopus: Armed and Dangerous
(1995)
... Anastasia Hardy (voice)
1993
Boy Meets World
(TV Series)
Bernice Matthews
Bernice Matthews
- Grandma Was a Rolling Stone
(1993)
... Bernice Matthews
1992-1993
The Golden Palace
(TV Series)
Blanche Devereaux
Blanche Devereaux
- The Chicken and the Egg
(1993)
... Blanche Devereaux
- Sex, Lies and Tortillas
(1993)
... Blanche Devereaux
- One Angry Stan
(1993)
... Blanche Devereaux
- Tad
(1993)
... Blanche Devereaux
- Pros and Concierge
(1993)
... Blanche Devereaux
1985-1992
The Golden Girls
(TV Series)
Blanche Devereaux
Blanche Devereaux
- One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest
(1992)
... Blanche Devereaux
- Home Again, Rose: Part 2
(1992)
... Blanche Devereaux
- Home Again, Rose: Part 1
(1992)
... Blanche Devereaux
- Rose: Portrait of a Woman
(1992)
... Blanche Devereaux
- A Midwinter Night's Dream
(1992)
... Blanche Devereaux
1990
American Playwrights Theater: The One-Acts
(TV Series)
Miss Moray
Miss Moray
- Let Me Hear You Whisper
(1990)
... Miss Moray
1984-1985
Charles in Charge
(TV Series)
Irene Pembroke
Irene Pembroke
- Pressure from Grandma
(1985)
... Irene Pembroke
- Home for the Holidays
(1984)
... Irene Pembroke
1978-1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Mary Hubble / Cheryl Enicker / Laura Thornton Hayes / ...
Mary Hubble / Cheryl Enicker / Laura Thornton Hayes / ...
- Paying the Piper/Baby Sister/Help Wanted
(1984)
... Cheryl Enicker
- How Do I Love Thee?/No More Alimony/Authoress! Authoress!
(1984)
... Laura Thornton Hayes
- His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still
(1982)
... Doris Simpson
- The Family Plan/The Promoter/May the Best Man Win/Forever Engaged/The Judges: Part 2
(1980)
... Mary Hubble
- The Family Plan/The Promoter/May the Best Man Win/Forever Engaged/The Judges: Part 1
(1980)
... Mary Hubble
1981-1984
Gimme a Break!
(TV Series)
Katrina / Marian
Katrina / Marian
- Grandpa's Secret Life
(1984)
... Katrina
- The Second Time Around
(1981)
... Marian
1983-1984
Mama's Family
(TV Series)
Aunt Fran Crowley
Aunt Fran Crowley
- A Grave Mistake
(1984)
... Aunt Fran Crowley
- Ask Aunt Fran
(1984)
... Aunt Fran Crowley
- Harper Versus Harper
(1984)
... Aunt Fran Crowley
- Mama for Mayor: Part 2
(1984)
... Aunt Fran Crowley
- Mama for Mayor: Part 1
(1984)
... Aunt Fran Crowley
1983
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Fortune Teller
Fortune Teller
- The Skin of Our Teeth
(1983)
... Fortune Teller
1979-1982
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Gertie Lawton / Margaret Fielding
Gertie Lawton / Margaret Fielding
- Dancing Lady/The Final Round
(1982)
... Gertie Lawton
- Bowling/Command Performance
(1979)
... Margaret Fielding
1978
Apple Pie
(TV Series)
Ginger-Nell Hollyhock
Ginger-Nell Hollyhock
- Tornado
(1978)
... Ginger-Nell Hollyhock
- They Walk Among Us
(1978)
... Ginger-Nell Hollyhock
- Pilot
(1978)
... Ginger-Nell Hollyhock
- Ginger-Nell Loses Her Touch
(1978)
... Ginger-Nell Hollyhock
- A Man from Ginger Nell's Past
(1978)
... Ginger-Nell Hollyhock
1972-1978
Maude
(TV Series)
Vivian Cavender Harmon / Vivian Cavender
Vivian Cavender Harmon / Vivian Cavender
- Maude's Big Move: Part 2
(1978)
... Vivian Cavender Harmon
- Maude's Big Move: Part 1
(1978)
... Vivian Cavender Harmon
- Phillip's Mature Romance
(1978)
... Vivian Cavender Harmon
- Mr. Butterfield's Return
(1978)
... Vivian Cavender Harmon
- Arthur's Grandson
(1978)
... Vivian Cavender Harmon
1975-1977
Insight
(TV Series)
Mary Margaret / Linda
Mary Margaret / Linda
- A Slight Drinking Problem
(1977)
... Mary Margaret
- Seventeen Forever
(1975)
... Linda
1971-1975
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Faye Precious / Cora / Josey Finn
Faye Precious / Cora / Josey Finn
- Who's Happy Now?
(1975)
... Faye Precious
- The Rimers of Eldritch
(1972)
... Cora
- Hogan's Goat
(1971)
... Josey Finn
1973
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak
(TV Series)
Carol Babcock
Carol Babcock
- My Secret Mother
(1973)
... Carol Babcock
1972
All in the Family
(TV Series)
Ruth Rempley
Ruth Rempley
- The Bunkers and the Swingers
(1972)
... Ruth Rempley
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Producer (2 credits)
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Self (86 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(1966- 2005?). Active on Broadway in the following productions: See more »Alternate Names:
Patti Leigh | Patty Leigh | Rhue McClanahanHeight:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
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