September 01, 2009
Jean Stapleton
Forever known to millions of viewers as Edith Bunker on "All in the Family," Stapleton won three Emmys for her role as the lovable dingbat. Prior to that, Stapleton appeared on Broadway before making the transition to television in such shows as "Philco TV Playhouse" and "Dr. Kildare." Among her other Emmy nominated roles were Eleanor in "Eleanor, First Lady of the World" and Aunt Vivian on the series "Grace Under Fire." "Eleanor: Her Secret Journey."