Bea Arthur
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur (May 13, 1922 - April 25, 2009) was an American actress, comedian, and singer, best known for her roles in Maude and The Golden Girls. She was Jewish.[1]
Beatrice Arthur | |
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 Arthur in 2005 | |
| Born | Bernice Frankel May 13, 1922 New York City |
| Died | April 25, 2009 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer of unknown primary origin |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1947 – 2008 |
Notable work | Vera Charles, Mame Maude Findlay, Maude Dorothy Zbornak, The Golden Girls |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Alan Arthur (1948; divorced), Gene Saks (1950 – 1980; divorced) |
| Children | Adopted: Daniel Arthur Matthew Arthur |
| Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 1977 Maude 1988 The Golden Girls Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical 1966 Mame |
Early life
Arthur was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Her parents were Philip and Rebecca Frankelin. She grew up in Cambridge, Maryland. After high school and the junior college she did an apprenticeship as a Medical Laboratory Technician and she was as a volunteer for the United States Marine Corps.
Career
Theater
In 1946 she moved back to New York and studied acting with Erwin Piscator.
Personal life
In the 1940s, she was married to author and producer Robert Alan Arthur.
In 1950, she married Gene Saks.
Bea Arthur Media
Publicity photo of American actress Bea Arthur promoting her role on the television series Maude.
Arthur (left) at the 1989 Emmy Awards with close friend Angela Lansbury (right)
United States Marine Corps portrait of Beatrice Arthur.
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References
Other websites
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