ea Arthur's most memorable roles were Maude and Dorothy from the classic television shows Maude and Golden Girls, respectively. Bea was a fantastic actress, comedian, and singer. She made America laugh through her husky voice and unique wit. Bea's shows addressed social issues and meant more to those who watched than just mindless comedy. Her comedic abilities will be remembered by the people who continue to laugh at her sitcoms and through all the areas of the film and theater industry to which she contributed.
Bea Arthur
World War II · US Marine Corps
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Birth- May 13, 1922
New York, New York
Birth- May 13, 1922
Birth
Brooklyn, Kings County Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
1939 - 1945World War II
Branch
Marine Corps
Auxiliary
US Marine Corps Women's Reserve
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Service Number
758043
Marriage- Jan 1, 1950-Ages: 56 - 28 years
Gene Saks
To
Jan 1, 1978
Occupation
Actress, Comedian
Birth Name
Bernice Frankel
Appears on All in the Family as Maude
Jan 1, 1971
Appears in Broadway play Mame & wins Tony award
Jan 1, 1966
Won the Emmy award for Best Lead Actress in Maude
Jan 1, 1977
Stars in her own series Maude, it runs for 6 years
Jan 1, 1972
Gains acclaim in Fiddler on the Roof as Yente
Jan 1, 1964
Nominated for a Tony for her show Bea Arthur
Jan 1, 2002
Stars in sitcom Golden Girls, runs for 7 seasons
Jan 1, 1985
Gender
Female
Physical Description: Height
5 feet 9 1/2 inches
Children (Adopted): Daniel Saks
May 8, 1964
Children (Adopted): Matthew Saks
Jul 14, 1961
Death- Apr 25, 2009-Age: 87 years
Los Angeles, California
Cancer
Death- Apr 25, 2009-Age: 87 years
Death
Brentwood, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Marriage
Robert Alan Arthur
Also known as
Bea Arthur
Full Name
Beatrice Arthur
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