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Biography - A Short Wiki
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Marla Gibbs is famous for her role as Florence Johnston on the Sitcom “The Jeffersons,” where she is portrayed as the sarcastic maid. This role earned her five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Apart from being an actress, she is also a comedian, Singer, Writer, and producer. Marla has also starred in “Checking In” and 227 an NBC sitcom. She is a seven-time NAACP Image Award winner.
Career Highlights
Marla Gibbs has been very successful throughout the years.
Gibbs debuted her acting career when she appeared on the Blaxploitation films Sweet Jesus, Preacher Man, and Black Belt Notes in the early 1970s. In 1975 she played the cast of Florence Johnston, where she acted as the sarcastic Family Maid of “The Jeffersons” aired on CBS. This role was the highlight of her career because she received nominations and awards for her character. She was nominated for prestigious awards like the Primetime Emmy Award five times, Golden Globe Award one Time.
Family and Personal Life
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Gibbs was married to Jordan Gibbs, her high school sweetheart from 1955 to 1973. The couple was blessed with three children. They are Dorian Gibbs, Angela Gibbs, and Joseph Gibbs. Her late older sister Susie Garret was also an actress. Her daughter is also an actress who was featured on the Television Show Sanford and Son and movies like Drumline, Think like a Man Too and Together Brothers.
Husband's/Spouse's Name | Jordan Gibbs |
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Children/Kids | Yes (Angela E. Gibbs, Dorian Gibbs, Joseph Gibbs) |
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
Civil Status | Single |
Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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Full/Real Name | Margaret Theresa Bradley |
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Gender (Biological) | Female |
Age (as of today) | 91 years |
Date of Birth | June 14, 1931 |
Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois US |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.73 m, 5 feet 8 inches |
Weight | 59 kg, 130 lbs |
Net Worth / Wealth | $5 million |
Occupation | Actress, Comedian, Singer, Television Producer, Writer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Marla Gibbs' height is pretty average measuring 1.73 m. Marla Gibbs weighs 59 kg. Being born on June 14, 1931, translates to an age of 91 years as of todays date (June 2, 2023).
Quotes
The reason most of the children are having problems in any inner-city neighborhood is because they don’t see enough positive role models in their own environment.
Marla Gibbs
In my life I’ve learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we’re all searching for. I haven’t come across anyone who didn’t become a better person through love.
Marla Gibbs
Everything must change and you do what you can with the changes that are made. You can’t stop it. You can’t fight it. Everybody tries to go back to yesterday, but you can’t go back to yesterday. The only time there is, is now.
Marla Gibbs
I’ll tell you, I’m loving everything Betty White’s doing. She’s 90!
Marla Gibbs
We’ve got to know our history. We have to be able to bring our children to a place that they can be proud of.
Marla Gibbs