Marcia Wallace
Biography
Marcia Wallace was an American actress and comedian. She primarily worked in sitcoms and had a career spanning five decades on TV, film, and stage. Wallace was known for her tall frame, red hair, and distinctive laugh. She appeared in various TV shows and films, including The Bob Newhart Show and The Simpsons, for which she voiced the character of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel. Wallace was born on November 1, 1942, in Creston, Iowa, and passed away on October 25, 2013. She had a total of 57 known credits in her acting career.
Career overview
Marcia Wallace was an American actress known for her roles on sitcoms. Her career spanned five decades on TV, film, and stage. She appeared in numerous TV shows and films, with a total of 57 known credits.
Wallace is best known for her roles as receptionist Carol Kester on a 1970s sitcom, Mrs. Carruthers on Full House, and as the voice of an elementary school teacher on an animated series. The character she voiced on the animated series was retired after her death but sporadically appears through archive recording.
Wallace was a frequent guest on The Merv Griffin Show, which led to her appearances on various other TV shows. She was also known for her distinctive laugh and tall frame. Her voice work on the animated series earned her an Emmy in 1992.
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62 titles- Cook-Off! (2017) as Marcia Wallace
- Muffin Top: A Love Story (2014) as Marcia Wallace
- Monsters University (2013) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Simpsons Movie (2007) as Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Big Stan (2007) as Alma
- The Real Match Game Story: Behind The Blank (2006) as Herself
- The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (2003) as Edna Krabappel (voice)
- O2Be (2002)
- That's My Bush! (2001) as Maggie Hawley
- Providence (1999) as Gelinda
- The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV (1999)
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The Christmas Path (1998) as Mrs. Claus
- Cow and Chicken (1997) as Woman / Old Woman (voice)
- The Angry Beavers (1997) as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
- I Am Weasel (1997) as Woman / Old Woman (voice)
- Teen Angel (1997) as Angela
- George & Leo (1997)
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Nurse
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as 'Dark Interlude' Actress (voice)
- Darkwing Duck (1991) as Clovis / Mrs. Cavanaugh (voice)
- Darkwing Duck (1991) as Didi Lovelost (voice)
- Darkwing Duck (1991)
- Darkwing Duck: Darkly Dawns The Duck (1991) as Clovis / Mrs. Cavanaugh (voice)
- The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special (1991) as Carol Kester Bondurant
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) as Mrs. Wheeler (voice)
- Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College (1990) as Miss Boggs
- The Simpsons (1989) as Edna Krabappel (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Edna Krabappel / Ms. Melon (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Crowd (voice)
- Teen Witch (1989) as Mrs. Malloy
- My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) as Peggy
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Molly
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Carol - Secretary #66
- Full House (1987)
- A Different World (1987) as Waitress
- Mathnet (1987) as Mrs. Wynn
- ALF (1986) as Mrs. Lyman
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Polly Barth
- Night Court (1984) as Miss Phillips
- Body Language (1984) as Self
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Dodo
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Friend at Surprise Party
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Barbara Terranova
- Pray TV (1980) as Alice Kidd
- Gridlock (1980) as Boom Boom Shavelson
- The Castaways on Gilligan's Island (1979) as Myra Elliott
- Taxi (1978) as Marcia Wallace
- Flying High (1978) as Connie Martin
- The Love Boat (1977) as Ms. O'Roarke
- CHiPs (1977) as Marcia Wallace (uncredited)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Carol Kester
- Columbo (1971) as Women
- Love, American Style (1969) as Bertha
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as Mrs. Robbins
- The Invaders (1967) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Bewitched (1964) as Betty
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marcia Wallace best known for?
Marcia Wallace is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cook-Off! (2017), Monsters University (2013), Cracker (1993), Big Stan (2007).
When and where was Marcia Wallace born?
Marcia Wallace was born on November 1, 1942 in Creston, Iowa, USA. They passed away on October 25, 2013.
How many credits does Marcia Wallace have?
Marcia Wallace has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2017.
What is Marcia Wallace's background in cinema and television?
Marcia Wallace was an American actress and comedian. She primarily worked in sitcoms and had a career spanning five decades on TV, film, and stage. Wallace was known for her tall frame, red hair, and distinctive laugh. She appeared in various TV shows and films, including The Bob Newhart Show and The Simpsons, for whic...