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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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Poster of Mildred 4 a Million
Mildred 4 a Million
Marla Gibbs was 93 in Mildred 4 a Million as 'Mildred'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2024
Poster of Behind the Groove: The Black Ice Documentary
Behind the Groove: The Black Ice Documentary
Marla Gibbs was 91 in Behind the Groove: The Black Ice Documentary as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2023
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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2023
Poster of A Christmas Prayer
A Christmas Prayer
Marla Gibbs was 91 in A Christmas Prayer as 'Mrs. Gladys'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 2022
Poster of Bromates
Bromates
Marla Gibbs was 91 in Bromates as 'Grandma Gladys'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 2022
Poster of She Ball
She Ball
Marla Gibbs was 89 in She Ball as 'Mrs. Watts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of One Fine Christmas
One Fine Christmas
Marla Gibbs was 88 in One Fine Christmas as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of Love Jacked
Love Jacked
Marla Gibbs was 87 in Love Jacked as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Please Stand By
Please Stand By
Marla Gibbs was 86 in Please Stand By as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Lemon
Lemon
Marla Gibbs was 85 in Lemon as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of Second Sight
Second Sight
Marla Gibbs was 84 in Second Sight as 'Nana'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Grantham & Rose
Grantham & Rose
Marla Gibbs was 82 in Grantham & Rose as 'Rose Price'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2012
Poster of C'mon Man
C'mon Man
Marla Gibbs was 81 in C'mon Man as 'Mrs. Crabtree'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 2012
Poster of Afro Ninja
Afro Ninja
Marla Gibbs was 77 in Afro Ninja
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of The Heart Specialist
The Heart Specialist
Marla Gibbs was 75 in The Heart Specialist as 'Ms. Overwood'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2006
Poster of Love on Layaway
Love on Layaway
Marla Gibbs was 74 in Love on Layaway as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2005
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
Marla Gibbs was 69 in The Visit as 'Lois Waters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2001
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
Marla Gibbs was 69 in The Brothers as 'Mary West'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of Stanley's Gig
Stanley's Gig
Marla Gibbs was 69 in Stanley's Gig as 'Eleanor Whitney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 2000
Poster of Lost & Found
Lost & Found
Marla Gibbs was 67 in Lost & Found as 'Enid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1999
Poster of Foolish
Foolish
Marla Gibbs was 67 in Foolish as 'Odetta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1999
Poster of Border to Border
Border to Border
Marla Gibbs was 66 in Border to Border as 'Dela'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1998
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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1997
Poster of Lily in Winter
Lily in Winter
Marla Gibbs was 63 in Lily in Winter as 'Maize Covington'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1994
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Marla Gibbs was 62 in The Meteor Man as 'Mrs. Reed'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of Menu for Murder
Menu for Murder
Marla Gibbs was 59 in Menu for Murder as 'Marty Hallard'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of The Young Landlords
The Young Landlords
Marla Gibbs was 51 in The Young Landlords as 'Tina Robinson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of Passing Through
Passing Through
Marla Gibbs was 46 in Passing Through as 'Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1977
Poster of The Missing Are Deadly
The Missing Are Deadly
Marla Gibbs was 43 in The Missing Are Deadly
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1975
Poster of Sweet Jesus, Preacherman
Sweet Jesus, Preacherman
Marla Gibbs was 41 in Sweet Jesus, Preacherman as 'Beverly Solomon'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1968
Poster of The Last Revolutionary
The Last Revolutionary
Marla Gibbs will be 93+ in The Last Revolutionary as 'Millie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 2023
Poster of Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet
Marla Gibbs was 91+ in Not Dead Yet as 'Nana Sugar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Marla Gibbs was 91+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Marla Gibbs was 91+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Generation Gap
Generation Gap
Marla Gibbs was 91+ in Generation Gap as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 2022
Poster of Big Shot
Big Shot
Marla Gibbs was 89+ in Big Shot as 'Destiny's Grandmother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Bless This Mess
Bless This Mess
Marla Gibbs was 87+ in Bless This Mess as 'Belle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2019
Poster of The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood
Marla Gibbs was 87+ in The Neighborhood as 'Miss Simpson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 03 2018
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
Marla Gibbs was 86+ in Station 19 as 'Edith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 22 2018
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Marla Gibbs was 86+ in Young Sheldon as 'Doris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Trial & Error
Trial & Error
Marla Gibbs was 85+ in Trial & Error as 'Mrs. Kratt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 2014
Poster of The First Family
The First Family
Marla Gibbs was 81+ in The First Family as 'Grandma Eddy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 2012
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Marla Gibbs was 80+ in Scandal as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Marla Gibbs was 79+ in Hot in Cleveland as 'Marcia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
Marla Gibbs was 77+ in Childrens Hospital as 'Flossie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Poster of Back to the Grind
Back to the Grind
Marla Gibbs was 76+ in Back to the Grind
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 18 2007
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Marla Gibbs was 73+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Joyce Ward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Listen Up!
Listen Up!
Marla Gibbs was 73+ in Listen Up! as 'Jackie Widmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Marla Gibbs was 72+ in Cold Case as 'Georgie (2005)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Marla Gibbs was 72+ in NCIS as 'Rosie Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Marla Gibbs was 71+ in Chappelle's Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2003
Poster of The Surreal Life
The Surreal Life
Marla Gibbs was 71+ in The Surreal Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 2003
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Marla Gibbs was 68+ in Judging Amy as 'Zella Van Exel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Marla Gibbs was 67+ in Hollywood Squares as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Marla Gibbs was 66+ in Dawson's Creek as 'Mrs. Fran Boyd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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 'Grandmother (voice), Old Mother Hubbard (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Marla Gibbs was 63+ in ER as 'Cherise Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Marla Gibbs was 62+ in Burke's Law as 'Jessica Wallace'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The Fire Next Time
The Fire Next Time
Marla Gibbs was 61+ in The Fire Next Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 1993
Poster of Martin
Martin
Marla Gibbs was 61+ in Martin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Marla Gibbs was 59+ in Dream On as 'Mrs. Perry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Marla Gibbs was 56+ in A Different World as 'Principal Shaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of 227
227
Marla Gibbs was 54+ in 227 as 'Mary Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Checking In
Checking In
Marla Gibbs was 49+ in Checking In
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Marla Gibbs was 46+ in The Love Boat as 'Janet Dalton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Marla Gibbs was 43+ in Barney Miller as 'Mrs. McBee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Marla Gibbs was 43+ in The Jeffersons as ', Florence Johnston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975