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Betty Garrett

  • Birthplace: St Joseph, Missouri
  • Birthday: May 23, 1919

Fans of Betty Garrett, who know her from her roles as Irene Lorenzo, the female neighbor of Archie Bunker who worked while her husband stayed home on "All in the Family", and as Edna Babish, Laverne DeFazio's landlady and eventual stepmother on "Laverne & Shirley", may not know that Garrett was a stage and screen musical comedy star until the blacklisting of her husband, Larry Parks, stymied Garrett's film career.

Garrett was never a "looker", but she could sing and dance with the best of them. She made …more

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Career Milestones

  • 2003

    Received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series for her role on "Becker"

  • 2001

    Again appeared on Broadway belting "Broadway Baby" in the revival of "Follies"

  • 1981

    Returned to Broadway in "The Supporting Cast"

  • 1973 to 1975

    Played Irene Lorenzo on "All in the Family" (CBS)

  • 1955

    Starred in feature "My Sister Eileen"

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Awards

  • 1995

    Los Angeles Drama Critics Lifetime Achievement Award:

  • 1974

    Golden Globe Award: Best Supporting Actress in Television

  • 1946

    Donaldson Award: Best Musical Comedy Performance

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