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Beatrice Arthur

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: May 13, 1922

As much a cultural institution as a famed actress of stage and screen, Beatrice Arthur was immediately recognizable for her towering physique, caustic wit and sonorous baritone voice. She first came to prominence on Broadway, originating the role of Yente the Matchmaker in "Fiddler on the Roof" opposite Zero Mostel and winning a Tony for playing Vera Charles in "Mame," but television would be where she made her greatest impact. As Maude Findlay, the acerbic title character of the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom "Maude"…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2005

    Played Larry David's mother on the season five finale of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

  • 2002

    Made a return to Broadway starring in the one-woman show "Bea Arthur on Broadway: Just Between Friends"; the show was nominated for a Tony award for Best Special Theatrical Event

  • 2000

    Earned an Emmy nomination for her guest-starring role on FOX's "Malcolm in the Middle"

  • 1998

    Appeared in the Los Angeles production of Anne Meara's "After-Play"

  • 1995

    Acted in Jason Alexander's feature directorial debut, "For Better or Worse"

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Awards

  • 1988

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • 1977

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • 1966

    Tony Award: Best Featured Actress in a Musical

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