Cloris Leachman
| Born | April 30, 1926 |
| Hometown | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.66m) |
| Spouse | George Englund |
| Children | Morgan Englund, Dinah Englund, Adam Englund, Bryan Englund, George Englund, Jr. |
| Parents | Cloris Wallace, Berkeley Claiborne Leachman |
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The Primetime Emmys are coming: Who has won the most Emmys?
- The primetime Emmys are this weekend. Here’s a look some Emmy winners over the years, including the actors who have won the most Emmys and the youngest person to win an Emmy.
Videos
ShowBiz Minute: Leachman, Strahan, Sanders
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Mrs. Harris | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Mrs. Harris | Nominated |
| 2005 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Spanglish (film) | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special | Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter | Nominated |
| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Phyllis | Winner |
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