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Marla Gibbs

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Marla Gibbs (born June 14, 1931) is an American television and film actress and singer
Born: Sun, Jun 14 1931
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Marla Gibbs is 93 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mildred 4 a Million
Mildred 4 a Million
Marla Gibbs was
93 in Mildred 4 a Million
as 'Mildred'.
Fri, Sep 27 2024
Poster of A Snowy Day in Oakland
A Snowy Day in Oakland
Marla Gibbs was
91 in A Snowy Day in Oakland
as 'Mrs. Keys'.
Fri, Mar 17 2023
Poster of A Christmas Prayer
A Christmas Prayer
Marla Gibbs was
91 in A Christmas Prayer
as 'Mrs. Gladys'.
Sun, Dec 11 2022
Poster of Bromates
Bromates
Marla Gibbs was
91 in Bromates
as 'Grandma Gladys'.
Fri, Oct 07 2022
Poster of Spirit Halloween: The Movie
Spirit Halloween: The Movie
Marla Gibbs was
91 in Spirit Halloween: The Movie
as 'Grandma G'.
Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Marla Gibbs was
90 in Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 03 2022
Poster of She Ball
She Ball
Marla Gibbs was
89 in She Ball
as 'Mrs. Watts'.
Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of One Fine Christmas
One Fine Christmas
Marla Gibbs was
88 in One Fine Christmas
as 'Alice'.
Fri, Nov 15 2019
Poster of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Marla Gibbs was
88 in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
as 'Jean'.
Fri, Oct 11 2019
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Marla Gibbs was
87 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
as 'Florence Johnston'.
Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of Love Jacked
Love Jacked
Marla Gibbs was
87 in Love Jacked
as 'Rose'.
Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Please Stand By
Please Stand By
Marla Gibbs was
86 in Please Stand By
as 'Rose'.
Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Lemon
Lemon
Marla Gibbs was
85 in Lemon
as 'Lily'.
Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of Second Sight
Second Sight
Marla Gibbs was
84 in Second Sight
as 'Nana'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of The Man in 3B
The Man in 3B
Marla Gibbs was
84 in The Man in 3B
as 'Ms. Mamie'.
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Grantham & Rose
Grantham & Rose
Marla Gibbs was
82 in Grantham & Rose
as 'Rose Price'.
Sun, Mar 23 2014
Poster of Madea's Witness Protection
Madea's Witness Protection
Marla Gibbs was
81 in Madea's Witness Protection
as 'Hattie'.
Fri, Jun 29 2012
Poster of C'mon Man
C'mon Man
Marla Gibbs was
81 in C'mon Man
as 'Mrs. Crabtree'.
Tue, Jun 26 2012
Poster of Afro Ninja
Afro Ninja
Marla Gibbs was
77 in Afro Ninja
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Marla Gibbs was
77 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of The Heart Specialist
The Heart Specialist
Marla Gibbs was
75 in The Heart Specialist
as 'Ms. Overwood'.
Wed, Sep 13 2006
Poster of Love on Layaway
Love on Layaway
Marla Gibbs was
74 in Love on Layaway
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 25 2005
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
Marla Gibbs was
69 in The Visit
as 'Lois Waters'.
Fri, Apr 20 2001
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
Marla Gibbs was
69 in The Brothers
as 'Mary West'.
Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of Stanley's Gig
Stanley's Gig
Marla Gibbs was
69 in Stanley's Gig
as 'Eleanor Whitney'.
Mon, Jun 19 2000
Poster of Lost & Found
Lost & Found
Marla Gibbs was
67 in Lost & Found
as 'Enid'.
Fri, Apr 23 1999
Poster of Foolish
Foolish
Marla Gibbs was
67 in Foolish
as 'Odetta'.
Fri, Apr 09 1999
Poster of Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Marla Gibbs was
66 in Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as 'Old Mother Hubbard (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 12 1997
Poster of Lily in Winter
Lily in Winter
Marla Gibbs was
63 in Lily in Winter
as 'Maize Covington'.
Thu, Dec 08 1994
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Marla Gibbs was
62 in The Meteor Man
as 'Mrs. Reed'.
Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of Up Against the Wall
Up Against the Wall
Marla Gibbs was
59 in Up Against the Wall
as 'Louise Bradley'.
Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of Menu for Murder
Menu for Murder
Marla Gibbs was
59 in Menu for Murder
as 'Marty Hallard'.
Tue, Dec 04 1990
Poster of Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
Marla Gibbs was
56 in Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 11 1988
Poster of Your Alcohol I.Q.
Your Alcohol I.Q.
Marla Gibbs was
56 in Your Alcohol I.Q.
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Marla Gibbs was
53 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of The Young Landlords
The Young Landlords
Marla Gibbs was
51 in The Young Landlords
as 'Tina Robinson'.
Wed, Jan 05 1983
Poster of Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Marla Gibbs was
51 in Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of You Can't Take it With You
You Can't Take it With You
Marla Gibbs was
47 in You Can't Take it With You
as 'Rheba'.
Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of Passing Through
Passing Through
Marla Gibbs was
46 in Passing Through
as 'Secretary'.
Sat, Aug 06 1977
Poster of The Missing Are Deadly
The Missing Are Deadly
Marla Gibbs was
43 in The Missing Are Deadly
Wed, Jan 08 1975
Poster of Sweet Jesus, Preacherman
Sweet Jesus, Preacherman
Marla Gibbs was
41 in Sweet Jesus, Preacherman
as 'Beverly Solomon'.
Fri, May 25 1973
Poster of Yours, Mine and Ours
Yours, Mine and Ours
Marla Gibbs was
36 in Yours, Mine and Ours
as 'Movie Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 24 1968
Poster of Behind the Groove: The Black Ice Documentary
Behind the Groove: The Black Ice Documentary
Marla Gibbs will be
93+ in Behind the Groove: The Black Ice Documentary
as 'self - archival footage'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Last Revolutionary
The Last Revolutionary
Marla Gibbs will be
93+ in The Last Revolutionary
as 'Millie'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of History of the World: Part II
History of the World: Part II
Marla Gibbs was
91+ in History of the World: Part II
as 'Ruby Seale'.
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Mon, Mar 06 2023
Poster of Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet
Marla Gibbs was
91+ in Not Dead Yet
as 'Nana Sugar'.
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Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Marla Gibbs was
91+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Marla Gibbs was
91+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Generation Gap
Generation Gap
Marla Gibbs was
91+ in Generation Gap
as 'Self'.
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Thu, Jul 07 2022
Poster of Big Shot
Big Shot
Marla Gibbs was
89+ in Big Shot
as 'Destiny's Grandmother'.
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Fri, Apr 16 2021
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Marla Gibbs was
88+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show
as 'Mary Jenkins'.
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Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Bless This Mess
Bless This Mess
Marla Gibbs was
87+ in Bless This Mess
as 'Belle'.
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Tue, Apr 16 2019
Poster of The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood
Marla Gibbs was
87+ in The Neighborhood
as 'Miss Simpson'.
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Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of The Last O.G.
The Last O.G.
Marla Gibbs was
86+ in The Last O.G.
as 'Mama Jarvis'.
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Tue, Apr 03 2018
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
Marla Gibbs was
86+ in Station 19
as 'Edith'.
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Thu, Mar 22 2018
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Marla Gibbs was
86+ in Young Sheldon
as 'Doris'.
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Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Trial & Error
Trial & Error
Marla Gibbs was
85+ in Trial & Error
as 'Mrs. Kratt'.
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Tue, Mar 14 2017
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Marla Gibbs was
85+ in One Day at a Time
as 'Mrs. Jones'.
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Fri, Jan 06 2017
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Marla Gibbs was
85+ in This Is Us
as 'Woman At The Diner'.
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Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of The Carmichael Show
The Carmichael Show
Marla Gibbs was
84+ in The Carmichael Show
as 'Francis'.
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Wed, Aug 26 2015
Poster of Harvey Beaks
Harvey Beaks
Marla Gibbs was
83+ in Harvey Beaks
as 'Fuzzy (voice)'.
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Sat, Mar 28 2015
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
Marla Gibbs was
83+ in black-ish
as 'Mabel'.
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Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of Charlie Murphy's Law
Charlie Murphy's Law
Marla Gibbs was
82+ in Charlie Murphy's Law
as 'Vera Jenkins'.
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Wed, Jan 15 2014
Poster of The First Family
The First Family
Marla Gibbs was
81+ in The First Family
as 'Grandma Eddy'.
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Sat, Sep 22 2012
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Marla Gibbs was
80+ in Scandal
as 'Rose'.
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Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Marla Gibbs was
79+ in Hot in Cleveland
as 'Marcia'.
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Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
Marla Gibbs was
77+ in Childrens Hospital
as 'Flossie'.
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Mon, Dec 08 2008
Poster of Back to the Grind
Back to the Grind
Marla Gibbs was
76+ in Back to the Grind
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Wed, Jul 18 2007
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Marla Gibbs was
73+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Joyce Ward'.
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Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Listen Up!
Listen Up!
Marla Gibbs was
73+ in Listen Up!
as 'Jackie Widmer'.
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Mon, Sep 20 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Marla Gibbs was
72+ in Cold Case
as 'Georgie (2005)'.
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Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Marla Gibbs was
71+ in Chappelle's Show
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Wed, Jan 22 2003
Poster of The Surreal Life
The Surreal Life
Marla Gibbs was
71+ in The Surreal Life
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Thu, Jan 09 2003
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Marla Gibbs was
68+ in Judging Amy
as 'Zella Van Exel'.
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Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Martial Law
Martial Law
Marla Gibbs was
67+ in Martial Law
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Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of The Hughleys
The Hughleys
Marla Gibbs was
67+ in The Hughleys
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Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Marla Gibbs was
67+ in The King of Queens
as 'Nana Louise'.
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Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Marla Gibbs was
67+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
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Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Marla Gibbs was
66+ in Dawson's Creek
as 'Mrs. Fran Boyd'.
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Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Marla Gibbs was
63+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Old Mother Hubbard (voice), Grandmother (voice)'.
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Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Marla Gibbs was
63+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Millie'.
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Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Marla Gibbs was
63+ in ER
as 'Cherise Barnes'.
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Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Marla Gibbs was
62+ in Burke's Law
as 'Jessica Wallace'.
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Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The Fire Next Time
The Fire Next Time
Marla Gibbs was
61+ in The Fire Next Time
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Sun, Apr 18 1993
Poster of Martin
Martin
Marla Gibbs was
61+ in Martin
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Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Marla Gibbs was
59+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as 'Florence Johnston'.
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Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Marla Gibbs was
59+ in Dream On
as 'Mrs. Perry'.
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Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Marla Gibbs was
56+ in A Different World
as 'Principal Shaw'.
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Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of 227
227
Marla Gibbs was
54+ in 227
as 'Mary Jenkins'.
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Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Checking In
Checking In
Marla Gibbs was
49+ in Checking In
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Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Marla Gibbs was
46+ in The Love Boat
as 'Janet Dalton'.
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Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Marla Gibbs was
43+ in Barney Miller
as 'Mrs. McBee'.
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Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Marla Gibbs was
43+ in The Jeffersons
as ', Florence Johnston'.
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Sat, Jan 18 1975