Anne Meara

Anne Meara

actress, producer, writer

Anne Meara was born on Sep 20, 1929 in USA. Anne Meara's big-screen debut came with Ninotchka directed by Tom Donovan in 1960. Anne Meara is known for The King of Queens directed by Rob Schiller, Kevin James stars as Doug Heffernan and Leah Remini as Carrie Heffernan. Anne Meara has got 3 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Anne Meara achieved is Made in NY Awards. The upcoming new movie Anne Meara plays is Planes: Fire & Rescue which will be released on Jul 18, 2014.

The incredibly gifted comedienne-actress Anne Meara is known for her comedic efforts alongside husband-comedian, Jerry Stiller; together, they were 'Stiller and Meara'; they were original members of the improvisational company, the Compass Players, which later evolved as the Second City Theater. They gained popularity with their skits on Toast of the Town (1948), but the act dissolved following the demise of variety television. Meara went on to offer her talents to a variety of television roles, notably the Golden Globe-winning Sally Gallagher in Rhoda (1974), and Veronica Rooney, an outspoken Irish cook in the hit sitcom Archie Bunker's Place (1979). In later years, Meara played reoccurring characters in Sex and the City (1998) and Un gars du Queens (1998).

  • Birthday

    Sep 20, 1929
  • Place of Birth

    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Awards

3 wins & 6 nominations

Made in NY Awards
2012
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner - MINY
Walk of Fame
2007
Television
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
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