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Edie McClurg
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McClurg at the 34th Annie Awards, 2007
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| Born | July 23, 1945 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Missouri–Kansas City (B.A.) Syracuse University (M.S.) |
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| Years active | 1976–2022 |
| Relatives | Angelique Cabral (first cousin once removed) |
Edie McClurg (born July 23, 1945) is a retired American actress and comedian famous for her memorable voice and funny characters. You might recognize her as the voice of Carlotta the maid in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Dr. Flora in A Bug's Life, Minny in the Cars movies, and Mary in Wreck-It Ralph.
She also appeared in popular movies like Ferris Bueller's Day Off as the school secretary, Grace, and had roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Flubber. On television, she was a guest star on many shows, including Full House, Seinfeld, and Hannah Montana.
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Early Life and Schooling
Edie McClurg was born and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. Her father was a mailman, and her mother worked as a secretary for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the agency that manages air travel in the U.S. Her older brother, Bob, was also an actor.
After high school, Edie went to the University of Missouri–Kansas City and later earned a master's degree from Syracuse University. Before becoming a full-time actress, she worked at a radio station, where she was a DJ and producer.
Acting Career
McClurg's career took off after she moved to Los Angeles and joined The Groundlings, a famous comedy group that practices improvisational comedy (making up scenes on the spot). There, she worked with other comedians like Paul Reubens (also known as Pee-wee Herman) and Cassandra Peterson (also known as Elvira).
Her first movie role was as Helen in the 1976 film Carrie. Soon, she became known for playing funny, and sometimes slightly clueless, characters from the Midwest.
Famous Movie Roles
McClurg is well-known for playing Grace, the school secretary, in the classic 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. She also played a friendly car rental agent in Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) and appeared in other comedies like Back to School (1986) and Mr. Mom (1983).
Later, she had roles in movies like A River Runs Through It (1992) and Flubber (1997), starring Robin Williams.
Voice Acting in Animation
Many people know Edie McClurg from her voice work in animated movies and TV shows. Her cheerful and unique voice made her perfect for many characters.
Some of her most famous voice roles include:
- Carlotta in The Little Mermaid (1989)
- Dr. Flora in Pixar's A Bug's Life (1998)
- Minny, a minivan, in Cars (2006) and Cars 2 (2011)
- Mary in Disney's Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
- Gerda in Disney's Frozen (2013)
She also voiced characters in TV shows like Snorks, Life with Louie, and as Mrs. Violet Bleakman in Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Television Appearances
Throughout her career, McClurg appeared as a guest on dozens of popular TV shows. She played Mrs. Patty Poole on The Hogan Family for several years.
She also had memorable one-time roles on shows like:
- The Golden Girls
- Roseanne
- Full House
- Seinfeld
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Malcolm in the Middle
- Hannah Montana
Personal Life
Edie McClurg is now retired from acting. In recent years, her family and friends have stepped in to help care for her due to health challenges. Her cousin, actress Angelique Cabral, helps manage her personal affairs to ensure she is well looked after.
See also
In Spanish: Edie McClurg para niños
