American actress, comedian, singer and dancer (1919–2011)
Betty Garrett
Garrett in 1950
Born
(1919-05-23)May 23, 1919
St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Died
February 12, 2011(2011-02-12) (aged 91)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education
Annie Wright School
Alma mater
Neighborhood Playhouse
Occupations
Actress
comedian
dancer
singer
Years active
1938–2011
Television
All in the Family, Laverne & Shirley
Spouse
Larry Parks
(m. 1944; died 1975)
Children
2, including Andrew Parks
Betty Garrett (May 23, 1919 – February 12, 2011) was an American actress, comedian, singer and dancer. She originally performed on Broadway, and was then signed to a film contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She appeared in several musical films, then returned to Broadway and made guest appearances on several television series.
Garrett later became known for the roles she played in two prominent 1970s sitcoms: Archie Bunker's politically liberal neighbor Irene Lorenzo in All in the Family and landlady Edna Babish in Laverne & Shirley. In later years, she appeared in television series such as The Golden Girls, Grey's Anatomy, Boston Public and Becker as well as in several Broadway plays and revivals.
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