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Rue McClanahan

Full / Real Name: Eddi Rue McClanahan
Born: 21 February 1934 (90 years old)
Gender: Female

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Rue McClanahan is an American actress best known for her roles acting alongside Bea Arthur on the television sitcoms Maude and The Golden Girls.

In the former series, broadcast from 1972 to 1978, McClanahan played Maude Findlay's best friend, Vivian Harmon.

In the latter series, broadcast from 1985 until 1992, McClanahan portrayed the man-crazed Southern belle, Blanche Devereaux.

She received an Emmy Award in 1987 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on The Golden Girls.

McClanahan also appeared in 23 episodes of Mama's Family and was a main cast member of Another World from 1970-1971.

She had recurring roles in shows such as The Love Boat, The Golden Palace (a short-lived spin-off of The Golden Girls) and Touched By An Angel.

She has guest starred in numerous television shows, including All In The Family; Charles In Charge; Murder, She Wrote; Empty Nest; Boy Meets World; Burke's Law; Murphy Brown; Whoopi; and Hope & Faith.

She has also appeared in feature films such as The Rotten Apple (1961); Walk the Angry Beach (1968); They Might Be Giants (1971); Out to Sea (1997); Starship Troopers (1997); and The Fighting Temptations (2003).


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Amelia Bowthorpe Archibald

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