Edie McClurg
Birth Name:
Edie McClurg
Birth Place:
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Music department
Fast Facts
- She starred along side Mickey Rooney in "Bill: On His Own" portraying a mentally disabled woman, for which she received a National Media Award
- Started performing when she was 5 with the Kansas City Rhythm Kids, on which she was highly praised for her tricks, including performing a back-bend while drinking soda upside down
- Made her film debut in 1976, playing a classmate in the horror film "Carrie․"
- Has appeared in more than 90 films and 55 TV episodes, portraying a stubborn and dimwitted characters, with cheery accents
- Holds a Master of Science from Syracuse University, and taught radio at both Universities of Missouri and Kansas City
- Played the secretary in "Back to School" and "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off," both of which opened on the same day
Awards
- 2003DVDX Award - Best Supporting Actress in a DVD Premiere Movie:Nominated
- 2010Best ActressWinner
- 2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
- 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
- 2013Maverick Movie Award - Best Supporting Actress: Feature:Nominated
- 2013Festival Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film:Winner