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Cloris Leachman Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Children

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Cloris Leachman Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Children

Cloris Leachman Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Children

    Cloris Leachman Quick InfoHeight 5 ft 4 in Weight 50 kg Date of Birth April 30, 1926 Zodiac Sign Taurus Date of Death January 27, 2026

    Cloris Leachman was an American actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and comedian whose film credits include Kiss Me DeadlyButch Cassidy and the Sundance KidThe People Next DoorLovers and Other StrangersThe Last Picture ShowCharley and the AngelThe Mouse and His ChildHerbie Goes BananasHigh AnxietyCrazy Mama, Hansel and Gretel, The Giant of Thunder Mountain, The Beverly HillbilliesYoung Frankenstein, Never Too Late, Music of the HeartManna from Heaven, Spanglish, Scary Movie 4The Amati Girls, The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon AdventureThe Wedding Ringer, Scouts Guide to the Zombie ApocalypseI Can Only ImagineThe Croods: A New Age, and Happy Mother’s Day, Love George. In a career that spanned nearly 8 decades, she went on to receive numerous accolades including the Academy Award, Primetime Emmy Award, BAFTA Award, Daytime Emmy Award, and Golden Globe Award.

    Born Name

    Cloris Leachman

    Nick Name

    Cloris

    Cloris Leachman as seen while smiling in a publicity photo in July 1970Cloris Leachman as seen while smiling in a publicity photo in July 1970 (CBS Television / eBay / Public Domain)

    Age

    She was born on April 30, 1926.

    Died

    On January 27, 2026, Cloris Leachman died in her sleep at the age of 94 in her home in Encinitas, San Diego County, California, United States. A stroke and COVID-19 were noted as the contributing factors behind her death.

    Sun Sign

    Taurus

    Born Place

    Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States

    Residence

    She resided in Encinitas, San Diego County, California, United States.

    Nationality

    American

     

    Education

    Cloris Leachman studied at Theodore Roosevelt High School (usually referred to simply as Roosevelt High School or TRHS), a public secondary school located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa.

    Occupation

    Actor, Theatre Artist, Voice Actor, Comedian

    Family

    • Father – Berkeley Claiborne “Buck” Leachman (Worked at the family-owned Leachman Lumber Company)
    • Mother – Cloris (née Wallace)
    • Siblings – Claiborne Cary (Younger Sister) (Actor, Cabaret Performer), Mary (Younger Sister)
    • Others – Robert Parker Leachman (Paternal Grandfather), Rose/Rosa Claiborne (Paternal Grandmother), Everett Oren Wallace (Maternal Grandfather), Bertha Votruba (Maternal Grandmother), Harold Austin Ripley (Ex Father-In-Law), Mabel Albertson (Ex Mother-In-Law) (Actpr, Stage Attist, Radio Personality), Skye Englund (Granddaughter) (Producer), Anabel Englund (Granddaughter) (Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, DJ), Braden (Great-Grandson)

    Manager

    Cloris Leachman was repped by Innovative Artists, Talent Agency, Santa Monica, California, United States.

    Net Worth

    According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, she had a net worth of $10 Million at the time of her death.

    Build

    Slim

    From Left to Right - Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, and Mary Tyler Moore as seen in the finale of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' (1977)From Left to Right – Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, and as seen in the finale of ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ (1977) (CBS Television / eBay / Public Domain)

    Height

    5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm

    Weight

    50 kg or 110 lbs

    Boyfriend / Spouse

    Cloris Leachman dated –

    1. George Englund (1953-1979) – She married film editor, director, producer, and actor George Englund in the year 1953 and they had 5 children – four sons named Adam Englund (b. October 4, 1953), Bryan Englund (June 21, 1955 – February 25, 1986), George Englund Jr. (b. May 21, 1957), and Morgan Englund (b. August 25, 1963) and a daughter named Dinah Englund (b. January 16, 1966). The marriage ended in 1979.
    2. (1973) – Cloris Leachman reportedly had a fling with actor and novelist Gene Hackman in 1973.

    Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Cloris Leachman was of English, Bohemian/Czech, Scottish, German, and French descent.

    Hair Color

    Blonde

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    High cheekbones

    Brand Endorsements

    Along with Bernie Kopell, Markie Post, and , Cloris Leachman was cast in a TV commercial for Shriners Hospitals for Children in 2014.

    Religion

    Atheism

    Cloris Leachman as seen at the 41st Annual Annie AwardsCloris Leachman as seen at the 41st Annual Annie Awards (Voice Chasers / / CC BY 2.0 DEED)

    Cloris Leachman Facts

    1. Along with Timothy Bottoms, , , , and , Cloris Leachman co-starred as Ruth Popper in the 1971 coming-of-age drama film The Last Picture Show. For this role, she won the Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actress”, BAFTA Award for “Best Actress in a Supporting Role”, and Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for “Best Supporting Actress”.
    2. She was friends with , Phyllis Love, and .
    3. On September 20, 1980, Cloris Leachman was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6435 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
    4. She practiced vegetarianism and was an animal rights activist.

    Featured Image by CBS Television / eBay / Public Domain

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