Charlotte Rae DEAD @ 92
Notably, Ms. Rae was best know Mrs. Garrett on the sitcom 'The Facts of Life.
The comedienne was seen in numerous movies and television shows including Woody Allen's mother in 'Bananas' and on the TV comedy on 'Car 54, Where Are You?'
Rae found acting early in life, performing with the Children's Theatre of Wauwatosa and acting on radio shows. As a teen she won an apprenticeship with the Port Players, a professional summer theater company.
She earned two Tony nominations , as best featured actress in a musical for Pickwick in 1966. Then in 1969 she earned a nomination as best actress in a play for Morning, Noon and Night.
Rae's memoir, The Facts of My Life was released in 2015. She wrote the book with her son Larry Strauss. The tell-all revealed her struggle with her husband’s sexuality and her battle with alcoholism.
The comedienne was seen in numerous movies and television shows including Woody Allen's mother in 'Bananas' and on the TV comedy on 'Car 54, Where Are You?'
Rae found acting early in life, performing with the Children's Theatre of Wauwatosa and acting on radio shows. As a teen she won an apprenticeship with the Port Players, a professional summer theater company.
She earned two Tony nominations , as best featured actress in a musical for Pickwick in 1966. Then in 1969 she earned a nomination as best actress in a play for Morning, Noon and Night.
Rae's memoir, The Facts of My Life was released in 2015. She wrote the book with her son Larry Strauss. The tell-all revealed her struggle with her husband’s sexuality and her battle with alcoholism.
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