Born on September 29, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was a celebrated American actress known for her comedic brilliance. She rose to fame in the 1970s with standout roles in Mel Brooks' films like "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "High Anxiety." Her performance in "Paper Moon" earned her an Academy Award nomination. Known for her distinctive voice and impeccable timing, she also had a successful stage career, winning a Tony Award in 1993. She passed away on December 3, 1999.
HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART I
History of the World, Part I is a 1981 Mel Brooks satirical comedy that parodies key moments in world history through a rapid-fire sequence of spoof...
WHAT'S UP, DOC?
What's Up, Doc? is a screwball comedy film set in 1970s San Francisco, directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The movie revolves around the chaotic series of...
BLAZING SADDLES
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical Western comedy film that skewers racism and the absurdities of the American West. Directed by Mel Brooks, the film...
CLUE
Set in 1954, 'Clue' is a madcap comedy-mystery film based on the popular board game. Six strangers are invited to a remote mansion for a dinner party...
PAPER MOON
Set during the Great Depression, 'Paper Moon' follows the adventures of a con artist, Moses Pray, and a young girl, Addie Loggins, who may be his...