Marcia Wallace
Actor
Biography
Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms. She is best known for her roles as receptionist Carol Kester on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, Mrs. Carruthers on Full House, and as the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated series The Simpsons, for which she won an Emmy in 1992. The character was retired after her death but sporadically appears through archive recording.
Wallace was known for her tall frame, red hair, and distinctive laugh. She had a career spanning five decades on TV, film, and stage. She was a frequent guest on The Merv Griffin Show, which led to her receiving a personal request to appear on The Bob Newhart Show in a role created especially for her. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, she became a cancer activist, and remained so throughout her life.
Filmography
The Simpsons Movie
as Edna Krabappel (voice) 2007
Big Stan
as Alma 2007
Teen Witch
as Mrs. Malloy 1989
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
as Miss Boggs 1990
My Mom's a Werewolf
as Peggy 1989
Cook-Off!
as Marcia Wallace 2017
The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
1999
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
as Myra Elliott 1979
Darkwing Duck: Darkly Dawns The Duck
as Clovis / Mrs. Cavanaugh (voice) 1991
Pray TV
as Alice Kidd 1980
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
as Edna Krabappel (voice) 2003
Gridlock
as Boom Boom Shavelson 1980
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
as Carol Kester Bondurant 1991
Flying High
as Connie Martin 1978