Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman was an American actress known for her comic roles, including Phyllis Lindstrom on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She set a record by appearing on Dancing with the Stars at age 82.
TV Actress
April 30, 1926
Taurus
January 27, 2021
94
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Cloris Leachman was a versatile American actress who gained fame for her role as Phyllis Lindstrom in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spin-off, “Phyllis.” She was known for her work in films such as “The Last Picture Show,” “Young Frankenstein,” and “Spanglish,” as well as the TV series “Malcolm in the Middle.” At the age of 82, Leachman set a record by competing on “Dancing with the Stars.” She passed away on January 27, 2021, at the age of 94.