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Marcia Wallace

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Marcia Wallace

Born November 1, 1942 in Creston, Iowa, USADied October 25, 201317 films

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.

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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.

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Monsters University posterFirst watchMonsters University20137.1as Additional Voices (voice)A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.View film

Essential films

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The Simpsons Movie poster7.0The Simpsons Movie2007Big Stan poster6.7Big Stan2007Teen Witch poster6.0Teen Witch1989Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College poster5.2Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College1990

Filmography

17 films as actor
  1. 2017Cook-Off!Marcia Wallace
  2. 2014Muffin Top: A Love StoryMarcia Wallace
  3. 2013Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)
  4. 2007Big StanAlma
  5. 2007The Simpsons MovieEdna Krabappel (voice)
  6. 2003The Simpsons: Treehouse of HorrorEdna Krabappel (voice)
  7. 1999The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
  8. 1998The Christmas PathMrs. Claus
  9. 1991The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary SpecialCarol Kester Bondurant
  10. 1991Darkwing Duck: Darkly Dawns The DuckClovis / Mrs. Cavanaugh (voice)
  11. 1990Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to CollegeMiss Boggs
  12. 1989My Mom's a WerewolfPeggy
  13. 1989Teen WitchMrs. Malloy
  14. 1980GridlockBoom Boom Shavelson
  15. 1980Pray TVAlice Kidd
  16. 1979The Castaways on Gilligan's IslandMyra Elliott
  17. 1978Flying HighConnie Martin