Acting · Creston, Iowa, USA · Born November 1, 1942
Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms. She is best known for her roles as receptionist Carol Kester on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, Mrs. Carruthers on Full House, and as the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated series The Simpsons, for which she won an Emmy in 1992. The character was retired after her death but sporadically appears through archive recording. Wallace was known for her tall frame, red hair, and distinctive laugh. She had a career spanning five decades on TV, film, and stage. She was a frequent guest on The Merv Griffin Show, which led to her receiving a personal request to appear on The Bob Newhart Show in a role created especially for her. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, she became a cancer activist, and remained so throughout her life.
MovieCook-Off!
2017
as Marcia Wallace
MovieMuffin Top: A Love Story
2014
as Marcia Wallace
MovieMonsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
MovieBig Stan
2007
as Alma
MovieThe Simpsons Movie
2007
as Edna Krabappel (voice)
The Real Match Game Story: Behind The Blank
2006
as Herself
MovieThe Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
2003
as Edna Krabappel (voice)
O2Be
2002
TVThat's My Bush!
2001
as Maggie Hawley
MovieThe Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
1999
TVProvidence
1999
as Gelinda
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
MovieThe Christmas Path
1998
as Mrs. Claus
TVTeen Angel
1997
as Angela
TVCow and Chicken
1997
as Woman / Old Woman (voice)
TVGeorge & Leo
1997
TVI Am Weasel
1997
as Woman / Old Woman (voice)
TVThe Angry Beavers
1997
as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
TV7th Heaven
1996
as Nurse
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
TVBatman: The Animated Series
1992
as 'Dark Interlude' Actress (voice)
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
1991
as Carol Kester Bondurant
MovieDarkwing Duck: Darkly Dawns The Duck
1991
as Clovis / Mrs. Cavanaugh (voice)
TVDarkwing Duck
1991
as Clovis / Mrs. Cavanaugh (voice)
TVCaptain Planet and the Planeteers
1990
as Mrs. Wheeler (voice)
MovieGhoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
1990
as Miss Boggs
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Edna Krabappel (voice)
MovieMy Mom's a Werewolf
1989
as Peggy
MovieTeen Witch
1989
as Mrs. Malloy
TVMurphy Brown
1988
as Molly
TVA Different World
1987
as Waitress
TVFull House
1987
TVMathnet
1987
as Mrs. Wynn
TVALF
1986
as Mrs. Lyman
TVCharles in Charge
1984
as Dodo
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Polly Barth
TVFinder of Lost Loves
1984
as Friend at Surprise Party
TVBody Language
1984
as Self
TVNight Court
1984
as Miss Phillips
TVMagnum, P.I.
1980
as Barbara Terranova
MovieGridlock
1980
as Boom Boom Shavelson
MoviePray TV
1980
as Alice Kidd
MovieThe Castaways on Gilligan's Island
1979
as Myra Elliott
TVTaxi
1978
as Marcia Wallace
MovieFlying High
1978
as Connie Martin
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Ms. O'Roarke
TVCHiPs
1977
as Marcia Wallace (uncredited)
TVBattle of the Network Stars
1976
TVThe Bob Newhart Show
1972
as Carol Kester
TVColumbo
1971
as Women
TVLove, American Style
1969
as Bertha
TVThe Brady Bunch
1969
as Mrs. Robbins
TVThe Invaders
1967
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
TVBewitched
1964
as Betty
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
