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Lillian Adams
Lillian Adams (May 13, 1922 – May 25, 2011) was an American actress who appeared in over 100 film and television roles. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and began her acting career in the early 1950s. She appeared in several Broadway productions, including "The Crucible" and "The Lion in Winter."
Adams's film credits include "The Jerk" (1979), "Private Benjamin" (1980), "Bruce Almighty" (2003), and "Little Nicky" (2000). She also had recurring roles on several television series, including "Gomer Pyle: USMC," "The Twilight Zone," "Archie Bunker's Place," "Married... with Children," "NYPD Blue," "Frasier," and "Modern Family."
Adams was a versatile actress who could play a wide range of characters. She was known for her warm, maternal presence, and she often played mothers, grandmothers, and other kindly older women. She was also a talented comedian, and she often brought a touch of humor to her roles.
Adams was a respected and beloved actress, and she had a long and successful career. She died in Los Angeles in 2011 at the age of 89.
Here are some of her most notable roles:
- Mrs. Crandall in "The Jerk" (1979)
- Mrs. Rosen in "Private Benjamin" (1980)
- Mrs. Dithers in "Archie Bunker's Place" (1979-1983)
- Beatrice in "Married... with Children" (1987-1997)
- Mrs. O'Hara in "NYPD Blue" (1993-1999)
- Nana in "Frasier" (1995-2004)
- Margaret in "Modern Family" (2010-2011)
Adams was a talented and versatile actress who had a long and successful career. She will be remembered for her warm, maternal presence and her gift for comedy.
Personal Information
Her first language was Yiddish. She was also fluent in Hungarian and Romanian.
She was well known for her many appearances in TV commercials.
She was a close friend of actress Cloris Leachman, and they often appeared together in films and television shows.
She was a member of the Actors Studio, and she taught acting classes for many years.
She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild in 2006.
Here are some other interesting facts about Lillian Adams:
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 13, 1922.
She attended the University of Chicago and the Goodman School of Drama.
She made her Broadway debut in 1952 in the play "The Crucible."
She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in the 1966 play "The Lion in Winter."
She was married to actor Arnold Soboloff from 1952 to 1966.
She had one daughter, actress Lisa Soboloff.
She died in Los Angeles, California, on May 25, 2011, at the age of 89.
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