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Marcia Wallace

Birth Name:
Marcia Karen Wallace
Birth Place:
Creston, Iowa, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Marcia Wallace

Fast Facts

  • Became a cancer activist and frequently spoke about breast cancer awareness after being diagnosed with breast cancer
  • Named the Delta Zeta Woman of the Year at the 2010 Biennial National Convention
  • Won an Icon Award at the 2005 TV Land Awards for "The Bob Newhart Show․"
  • Won the Gilda Radner Courage Award from Roswell Park Cancer Institute in 2007
  • Graduated from Parsons College with a degree in English and Theater
  • Started out as a semi-regular guest on "The Merv Griffin Show," which led to her role on "The Bob Newhart Show," where her character was written specifically for her
  • Worked as a substitute teacher and script typist before being invited to become a guest on "The Merv Griffin Show․"
  • Quote: "(On how she stayed grounded): "Midwestern work ethic․ What else? I've always been an optimist and a real hard worker and had a passion․ I figured I may as well go for my dream․""
  • Best known for her role as receptionist Carol Kester on "The Bob Newhart Show" and as the voice of Edna Krabappel on "The Simpsons․"
  • After her death, her character was retired from "The Simpsons," and she was memorialized in the episode "Four Regrettings and a Funeral," where Bart writes "We'll really miss you Mrs․ K" on the chalkboard during the opening credits
  • Published her autobiography "Don't Look Back, We're Not Going That Way" in 2004

Awards

  • 1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Voice-Over Performance:Winner
  • 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2005Icon AwardWinner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
  • 2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical:Winner
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
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