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Marla Gibbs Biography

Birth Name:Margaret Theresa Bradley

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

Was made an honorary member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Studied acting at the Mafundi Institute and Watts Writers Workshop
Before entering acting, she worked as a reservations agent for United Airlines
Quote: "Everything must change and you do what you can with the changes that are made․ You can't stop it․ You can't fight it․ Everybody tries to go back to yesterday, but you can't go back to yesterday․ The only time there is, is now․"
Often takes on the role of witty characters with dry humor
Primarily known for portraying sassy, sarcastic characters
Had never seen an episode of "All in the Family" before starring in the show's spin-off series "The Jeffersons․"

Awards

1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
1982Image Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy Series or Special: winner
1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series: nominated
1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1996Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Best Supporting Actress-Feature Film: winner
2001Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2001Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2002Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2004TV Land Award-Favorite Made for TV Maid: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
2006Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
2006TV Land Award-Favorite Made-for-TV Maid: nominated
2013EOTM Award-Outstanding Actress in TV Series: winner
2019Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Comedy Series: nominated
2019Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Drama Series: nominated
2019Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated