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(1922-2009)

Who Was Bea Arthur?

Bea Arthur was born on May 13, 1922, in New York City. A Tony Award-winning actress, she appeared on All the in Family, and her character Maude received a spin-off show which dealt with topics like women's rights and abortion.

In 1985, Arthur starred in The Golden Girls, one of the few series to feature a cast of actresses over the age of 40. Arthur died in 2009.

Early Career

Actress and comedienne Bea Arthur was born Bernice Frankel on May 13, 1922, in New York City.

Known for her sharp wit, Arthur first attracted notice for her performance in the off-Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera in 1954.

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She continued to find success performing on stage. She originated the role of Yente the matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof in 1964. Arthur even won the 1966 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Vera Charles in Mame.

She reprised the role for the 1974 film version.

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