Georgia Engel

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Biography

Although she has continued to be active in TV and on stage, Engel has yet to have a role in as successful a vehicle, although she is often cast in variations of Georgette, a dim bulb with a strong moral center.

Engel was the daughter of an admiral in the US Coast Guard and lived in various cities around the USA. After graduation from the University of Hawaii, she headed for New York, where she soon landed a role in the Off-Broadway revival of …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

July 28, 1948

Career Milestones

2003

Had the recurring role of Pat McDougal on the CBS comedy series "Everybody Loves Raymond"; received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy series for 2004 and 2005

2002

Cast as Vera, the shop owner in the comedy "The Sweetest Thing"

2001

Voiced the Giraffe in the feature "Dr. Dolittle 2"

1991

Played recurring role of Shirley Burleigh on "Coach" (ABC)

Returned to Broadway in "My One and Only"

1983

Co-starred on NBC sitcom "Jennifer Slept Here"

1980

Was in ensemble cast of "The Good Time Girls" (ABC)

1978

Made TV-movie debut in "Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story" (NBC)

1977

Was regular on short-lived "The Betty White Show" (CBS)

1974

Made first appearance on Dean Martin variety specials

Played Georgette on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (CBS)

1971

Feature film debut in "Taking Off"

1971

Co-starred Off-Broadway in "The House of Blue Leaves"

1970

Broadway debut as Minnie Fay in "Hello, Dolly!"

1969

Made New York stage debut in revival of "Lend an Ear"

Awards

2005

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Everybody Loves Raymond

2004

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Everybody Loves Raymond

2003

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Everybody Loves Raymond

1977

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actress In a Comedy Series in The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1976

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actress in The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1971

BAFTA Award for Supporting Actress in Taking Off