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Fans of Betty Garrett, who know her from her roles as Irene Lorenzo, the female neighbor of Archie Bunker... (Learn more)

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Betty Garrett’s Milestones
Performed in one-woman show, "Betty Garrett and Other Songs"
Played Edna Babish on "Laverne & Shirley" (ABC)
1938 Stage acting debut in the Mercury Theater production of "Danton's Death"
1948 Made film debut, "The Big City"
1955 Starred in feature "My Sister Eileen"
1955 TV debut on episode of "Ford Theatre"
1973 - 1975 Played Irene Lorenzo on "All in the Family" (CBS)
1981 Returned to Broadway in "The Supporting Cast"
2001 Again appeared on Broadway belting "Broadway Baby" in the revival of "Follies"
2003 Received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series for her role on "Becker"

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Quick Facts

Born

May, 23 1919 in St Joseph, Missouri, USA

Education

  • The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York, New York: attended on scholarship

Professions

actor, dancer, singer, elevator operator, shop girl