1934-02-21 Healdton, Oklahoma, USA
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.
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Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls | Blanche | 2022-06-07 |
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Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls | Blanche Devereaux | 2021-09-14 |
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The Golden Girls: Ageless | Self (archive footage) | 2021-03-13 |
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Betty White: First Lady of Television | Self (archive Footage) | 2018-08-18 |
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Gaze | Self (archive footage) | 2010-07-13 |
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Generation Gap | Kay | 2008-11-01 |
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Back to You & Me | Helen Ludwick | 2005-07-23 |
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The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series | 2003-01-01 | |
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Miracle Dogs | Katherine Mannion | 2003-07-20 |
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The Fighting Temptations | Nancy Stringer | 2003-09-17 |
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The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments | Blanche Devereaux | 2003-06-02 |
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The Women | Countess DeLage | 2002-06-18 |
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Nuncrackers | Reverend Mother | 2001-12-01 |
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The Moving of Sophia Myles | Mary-Margaret | 2000-11-26 |
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Border to Border | Mrs. Kirby | 1998-05-01 |
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Nunsense 3: The Jamboree | Mother Superior | 1998-01-01 |
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Rusty: A Dog's Tale | Edna Callahan | 1998-09-22 |
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Ashes to Ashes | Verity Chandler | 1998-10-08 |
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Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula | Self | 1997-06-15 |
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Annabelle's Wish | Scarlett (voice) | 1997-10-21 |
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Out to Sea | Mrs. Ellen Carruthers | 1997-07-02 |
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Starship Troopers | Biology Teacher | 1997-11-07 |
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This World, Then the Fireworks | Mom Lakewood | 1997-07-11 |
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Dear God | Mom Turner | 1996-11-01 |
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A Holiday to Remember | Miz Leona / Clay's Aunt | 1995-12-12 |
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A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell Story | Grandma Stephens | 1994-03-28 |
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Nunsense 2: The Sequel | Rev. Mother Superior Sister Mary Regina | 1994-01-01 |
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Nunsense | Rev. Mother Mary Regina | 1993-07-01 |
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Message from Nam | Beatrice Andrews | 1993-10-17 |
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Mother of the Bride | Margaret Becker Hix | 1993-02-27 |
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Baby of the Bride | Margaret Becker Hix | 1991-12-22 |
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After the Shock | Sherra Cox | 1990-09-12 |
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Rue McClanahan: The Cat Care Video Guide | Herself | 1990-01-01 |
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To My Daughter | Laura Carlson | 1990-11-26 |
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Children of the Bride | Margaret Becker | 1990-10-05 |
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The Dreamer of Oz | Matilda Electa Joslyn Gage | 1990-12-10 |
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Modern Love | Mrs. Evelyn Parker | 1990-04-20 |
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Night of 100 Stars III | Self | 1990-05-21 |
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The Earth Day Special | Blanche Devereaux | 1990-04-22 |
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The Wickedest Witch | Avarissa | 1989-10-29 |
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | 1989-10-29 | |
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The Man in the Brown Suit | Suzy Blair | 1989-01-04 |
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Liberace | Frances Liberace | 1988-10-02 |
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Take My Daughters, Please | Lilah Page | 1988-11-21 |
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Mickey's 60th Birthday | Self | 1988-11-13 |
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The Little Match Girl | Frances Dutton | 1987-12-21 |
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Picnic | Flo Owens | 1986-11-10 |
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The Skin of Our Teeth | Fortune Teller | 1983-01-18 |
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The Day the Bubble Burst | Barbara Arvey | 1982-02-07 |
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Word of Honor | Maggie McNeill | 1981-01-06 |
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Gridlock | Adele Sherman | 1980-10-02 |
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Topper | Clara Topper | 1979-11-09 |
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Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force | Mat's Mother | 1978-08-21 |
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Having Babies III | Gloria Miles | 1978-03-03 |
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Rainbow | Ida Koverman | 1978-11-06 |
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A Different Approach | 1978-01-01 | |
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Blade | Gail | 1973-12-01 |
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The Rimers of Eldritch | Cora Groves | 1972-11-04 |
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Hogan's Goat | Josey Finn | 1971-10-18 |
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They Might Be Giants | Daisy Playfair | 1971-06-09 |
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Some of My Best Friends Are... | Lita Joyce | 1971-10-27 |
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The People Next Door | Della | 1970-08-26 |
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Angel's Flight | Dolly | 1965-01-01 |
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How to Succeed with Girls | Lorena | 1964-07-30 |
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Five Minutes to Love | Sally 'Poochie' | 1963-01-01 |
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The Grass Eater | 1961-08-24 | |
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Hollywood After Dark | Sandy | 1961-01-01 |
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Just Between Us | 1961-07-26 | |
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Five Minutes to Live | Pamela | 1961-12-07 |
