Rue McClanahan
Acting
A veteran television actress and Broadway star of the 50s, Rue McClanahan was an actress noticed by television executive, Norman Lear. Lear cast her in a number of television shows, including "All in the Family" (1971) with 'Carroll OConnor' and "Maude" (1972) with Bea Arthur. McClanahan next co-starred with Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Betty White and Carol Burnett in "Mama's Family" (1983) for three years, and after it was canceled by NBC, McClanahan was probably best known for her role as the saucy, sharp southern belle, Blanche, in "The Golden Girls" (1985). She once again worked with Bea Arthur and Betty White, and with relative newcomer Estelle Getty. All four of the women won Emmy Awards for their roles. After Bea Arthur left the show after eight seasons, McClanahan, White and Getty returned for a brief spin-off in "The Golden Palace" (1992). In the mid-nineties, McClanahan was diagnosed with cancer, but was able to fight it successfully. In addition to lending her talents to a number of made for TV films, McClanahan has also appeared on the big screen in recent years co-starring with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in the comedy Out to Sea (1997) and with Casper Van Dien in Starship Troopers (1997). McClanahan also spends her time joining and helping organizations against cancer, AIDS, and cruelty against animals.
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship
as Self / Blanche Devereaux (archive footage)
Age 91 (now 76)
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
as Blanche Devereaux
Age 87 (now 76)
The Golden Girls: Ageless
as Self (archive footage)
Age 87 (now 76)
Betty White: First Lady of Television
as Self (archive Footage)
Age 84 (now 76)
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
as Self / Blanche Devereaux
Age 69 (now 76)
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
as Blanche Devereaux (archive footage)
Age 68 (now 76)
This World, Then the Fireworks
as Mom Lakewood
Age 63 (now 76)
A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell Story
as Grandma Stephens
Age 60 (now 76)
Nunsense 2: The Sequel
as Rev. Mother Superior Sister Mary Regina
Age 59 (now 76)
Rue McClanahan: The Cat Care Video Guide
as Herself
Age 55 (now 76)
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
as Mat's Mother
Age 44 (now 76)
Some of My Best Friends Are...
as Lita Joyce
Age 37 (now 76)
How to Succeed with Girls
as Lorena (as Patty Leigh)
Age 30 (now 76)
Golden Girls 3033
as Blanche Devereaux (voice) (archive sound)
Age 88 (now 76)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Age 28 (now 76)
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Also Known As
Patti Leigh, Patty Leigh, Rhue McClanahan, Ру МакКлэнахан
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