Marcia Wallace profile
Actor profile

Marcia Wallace

1st November 1942 Creston, Iowa, USA Acting

Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms. She is best known for her roles as receptionist Carol Kester on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, Mrs. Carruthers on Full House, and as the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated series The Simpsons, for which she won an Emmy in 1992. The character was retired after her death but sporadically appears through archive recording. Wallace was known for her tall frame, red hair, and distinctive laugh. She had a career spanning five decades on TV, film, and stage. She was a frequent guest on The Merv Griffin Show, which led to her receiving a personal request to appear on The Bob Newhart Show in a role created especially for her. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, she became a cancer activist, and remained so throughout her life.

16 Movies 43 TV Shows 62 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Gridlock 2nd October 1980 as Boom Boom Shavelson
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The Simpsons 17th December 1989 as Edna Krabappel / Ms. Melon (voice)
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Mathnet 26th January 1987 as Mrs. Wynn
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ALF 22nd September 1986 as Mrs. Lyman
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Taxi 12th September 1978 as Marcia Wallace
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CHiPs 15th September 1977 as Marcia Wallace (uncredited)
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The Invaders 10th January 1967 as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)