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Nancy Walker (born Anna Myrtle Swoyer; [citation needed] May 10, 1922 – March 25, 1992) was an American actress and comedian of stage, screen, and television. She was also a film and television director (lending her talents to The Mary Tyler Moore Show , on which she also made several guest appearances).
Mar 27, 1992 · Nancy Walker, who played Rhoda's mother, McMillan and wife's housekeeper and a paper-towel-promoting waitress in television commercials, along with a string of brassy, loudmouthed cutups on ...
Nancy made her final regular TV-series appearance on the sitcom True Colors (1990), playing another of her long line of delightfully brash buttinskys. During the run of the show, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and died about six weeks before her 70th birthday in 1992. She was survived by her husband, daughter, and sister. Born May 10, 1922.
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Studio City, California, USA
Jul 20, 2020 · Nancy Walker was a petite woman largely known for her comedic chops in Hollywood. The comedian, who passed away in 1992, played the iconic titular role in the series, “Rhoda.” But if Walker had her way, she would have become a singer.
Nancy Walker was a versatile and witty actress who starred in Broadway musicals, MGM films, and TV sitcoms. She was known for her roles in Best Foot Forward, Girl Crazy, On the Town, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Rhoda.
- May 10, 1922
- March 25, 1992
Mar 23, 2024 · Biography. By Tom Ford March 23, 2024. • Nancy Walker was an American actress and film director active from 1940-1992. • She was born Anna Myrtle Swoyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1922. • She is best known for her role as Ida Morgenstern in the comedy series "Rhoda".
Apr 10, 1992 · A tribute to the late comedian Nancy Walker, who played Ida Morgenstern on Rhoda and Rosie the waitress in Bounty commercials. The article covers her career highlights, personal life and legacy in the entertainment industry.
