Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett was an American actress, comedian, singer and dancer. She originally performed on Broadway, and was then signed to a film contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She appeared in several musical films, then returned to Broadway and made guest appearances on several television series. Garrett later became known for the roles she played in two prominent 1970s sitcoms: Archie Bunker's politically liberal neighbor Irene Lorenzo in All in the Family and landlady Edna Babish in Laverne & Shirley. In later years, she appeared in television series such as The Golden Girls, Grey's Anatomy, Boston Public and Becker as well as in several Broadway plays and revivals.

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Actors from St. Joseph, Missouri
Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe (television) winners
Actresses from Missouri
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre alumni
Donaldson Award winners
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract players
Missouri Democrats