Bea Arthur
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| Beatrice Arthur | |
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Beatrice Arthur in 2005 |
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| Born | Bernice Frankel May 13, 1922 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 2009 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1947 – 2008 |
| Notable works | Vera Charles, Mame Maude Findlay, Maude Dorothy Zbornak, The Golden Girls |
| Spouse | Robert Alan Arthur (1948; divorced), Gene Saks (1950 – 1980; divorced) |
| Children | Adopted: Daniel Arthur, Matthew Arthur |
| Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 1977 Maude 1988 The Golden Girls Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical 1966 Mame |
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur (May 13, 1922 - April 25, 2009) was an American actress, comedian and singer. She is best known for her roles on the comedy television series, Maude and The Golden Girls. She was Jewish.[1]
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