Marla Gibbs
Marla Gibbs (born Margaret Theresa Bradley; June 14, 1931) is an American actress, singer, writer and producer. Gibbs is best known for her role as Louise and George Jefferson's feisty maid, Florence Johnston, in the long-running CBS sitcom, The Jeffersons (1975-1985), for which she received five Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominations. She also starred in the show's spin-off Checking In (1981).From 1985 to 1990, Gibbs had the leading role as Mary Jenkins in the NBC sitcom, 227, which she also co-produced. In later years, Gibbs played supporting roles in films The Meteor Man (1993), Lost & Found (1999), The Visit (2000), The Brothers (2001), and Madea's Witness Protection (2012). Gibbs has won seven NAACP Image Awards.
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| Alias (AKA) | Bradley Margaret Theresa |
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| Birth date | June 14, 1931 |
| Birth name | Margaret Theresa Bradley |
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| Children | Angela Gibbs |
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