Bea Arthur

American actress and comedian (1922–2009)

Beatrice "Bea" Arthur (May 13, 1922 - April 25, 2009) was an American actress, comedian, and singer, best known for her roles in Maude and The Golden Girls. She was Jewish.[1]

Beatrice Arthur
Arthur in 2005
Born
Bernice Frankel

(1922-05-13)May 13, 1922
New York City
Died(2009-04-25)April 25, 2009 (aged 86)
Cause of deathCancer of unknown primary origin
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • comedienne
Years active1947 – 2008
Notable workVera Charles, Mame
Maude Findlay, Maude
Dorothy Zbornak, The Golden Girls
Spouse(s)Robert Alan Arthur
(1948; divorced),
Gene Saks
(1950 – 1980; divorced)
ChildrenAdopted:
Daniel Arthur
Matthew Arthur
AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
1977 Maude
1988 The Golden Girls
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1966 Mame

Early life

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Arthur was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Her parents were Philip and Rebecca Frankelin. She grew up in Cambridge, Maryland. After high school and the junior college she did an apprenticeship as a Medical Laboratory Technician and she was as a volunteer for the United States Marine Corps.

Career

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Theater

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In 1946 she moved back to New York and studied acting with Erwin Piscator.

She was cast in the original Broadway production of "Fiddler on the Roof." [2]

Personal life

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In the 1940s, she was married to author and producer Robert Alan Arthur.

In 1950, she married Gene Saks.

References

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  1. Bea Arthur dead
  2. "IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows". IMDb. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

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