Name: Jean Stapleton
Date of Birth: 19 January 1923 Mother of actor John Putch and actress Pamela Putch. She won the role of Edith Bunker on "All in the Family" (1971) when creator Norman Lear saw her perform in "Damn Yankees" on Broadway. Is a favorite of playwright Horton Foote, for whom she has acted in numerous plays, most recently "The Carpetbagger's Children" at Lincoln Center (Closed June 2002). Ran Totem Pole Playhouse, a Summerstock Theatre, in Caledonia State Park, outside Chambersburg, PA. Her husband was from the area. She and her children still visit frequently. ... Was offered the role of Mrs. TeeVee on Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), but turned it down to work on the pilot of "All in the Family" (1971). Was offered the role of Jessica Fletcher on "Murder, She Wrote" (1984), but declined. (Ultimately, the role went to Angela Lansbury.) Turned down the role of Charlie's mother in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) in order to take the part of Edith Bunker on "All in the Family" (1971). In an episode of the courtroom drama series The Defenders in: "The Hidden Jungle" aired 1st December 1962, an unknown actress at this time, she played a woman who witnessed a murder. In the episode, while on the witness stand, she is asked to point out the murderer. The actor playing the murderer was another unknown named Carroll O'Connor, who later starred with her in "All in the Family" (1971). Best remembered by the public for her role as Edith Bunker on All in the Family (1971). Received an honorary degree from Wilson College and has a scholarship named after her. Portrayed Sister in the stage version of Damn Yankees! and reprised her role in the movie Damn Yankees! (1958). Read more Jean Stapleton movies (actor)
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