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Jean Stapleton

ActorBorn 1923, died 2013On stage 1953 to 19867 productions on this page

Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013) was an American character actress of stage, television and film. Stapleton is best known for her portrayal of Edith Bunker, the perpetually optimistic and devoted wife of Archie Bunker, on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family. The role earned her three Emmys and two Golden Globes for Best Actress in a comedy series.

On stage

7 productions, 33 years

1953

In the Summer HouseBroadway Playhouse Theatre. Original. Directed by José Quintero

55 performances

1955

Damn YankeesBroadway 46th Street Theatre. Original. Directed by George Abbott

1,019 performances

1956

Bells Are RingingBroadway Shubert Theatre. Original. Directed by Jerome Robbins

924 performances

1959

JunoBroadway Winter Garden Theatre. Original. Directed by Jose Ferrer

16 performances

1961

RhinocerosBroadway Longacre Theatre. Original. Directed by Joseph Anthony

240 performances

1964

Funny GirlBroadway Winter Garden Theatre. Original. Directed by Jerome Robbins, Garson Kanin

1,348 performances

1986

Arsenic and Old LaceBroadway 46th Street Theatre. Revival. Directed by Brian Murray

221 performances

Worked with more than once

5 names

Sydney Chaplin 2 productions
Scott Hunter 2 productions
Julian Patrick 2 productions
Beulah Garrick 2 productions
Alan Peterson 2 productions

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