Rue McClanahan

Birthday: 21 February 1934, Healdton, Oklahoma, USA

Birth Name: Eddi-Rue McClanahan

Height: 160 cm

A New York stage actress in the 1950s, McClanahan was plucked from the stage by Norman Lear for roles on All in the Family (1971) and later Maude (1972). For two years (1982 - 1984), she played "Aunt Fran" on Mama's Family (1983) until her character was killed off and she joined the cast of Golden Girls. She hit her comedic stride as... Show more »

[on her religion when asked about it] Yes, I am a Methodist. I have been affiliated with the Methodi...Show more »

[on her religion when asked about it] Yes, I am a Methodist. I have been affiliated with the Methodist church since I was a child and I must say that I simply love it! There are three things in this world that I love; animals, my Golden Girls and being a Methodist. I can't fathom being a member in any other religion than the Methodist church. It is so relaxed and welcoming and you can just be yourself while worshiping with no strings attached. I am very proud to be a member in the Methodist church! Show less «

Compassion is the foundation of everything positive, everything good. If you carry the power of comp...Show more »

Compassion is the foundation of everything positive, everything good. If you carry the power of compassion to the marketplace and the dinner table, you can make your life really count. Show less «

People always ask me if I'm like Blanche. And I say, "Well, Blanche was an oversexed, self-involved,...Show more »

People always ask me if I'm like Blanche. And I say, "Well, Blanche was an oversexed, self-involved, man-crazy, vain Southern belle from Atlanta -- and I'm not from Atlanta!" Show less «

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