Jean Stapleton was a legendary actress, mainly known for her role in the show called “All in the Family”. During her career, Jean appeared in many different television shows and movies, and received many awards, for example Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy Award, Lone Star Film & Television Award and others. Unfortunately, Jean Stapleton died in 2013 and the television and movie industries lost a great actress.
So how rich was Jean Stapleton? Jean’s estimated net worth was $10 million. It is clear that the main source of this sum of money was her successful career as an actress.
Jean Stapleton Net Worth $10 Million
Jeanne Murray, better known to the world as Jean Stapleton, was born in 1923, in New York. Jean’s mother was an opera singer, so performing was not something new to her. Her career as an actress began in 1941 when she appeared in the play called “American Gothic”. Later she appeared in such musicals as “Juno”, “Funny Girl”, “Bells Are Ringing” and “Damn Yankees”. These performances really started Jean Stepleton’s net worth. Soon she was noticed by other producers, and so started her career in the television industry. Jean acted in such shows as “Starlight Theatre”, “Woman with a Past”, “My Three Sons” and others. She worked with such actors as Julie Harris, John Forsythe, Constance Ford, Geraldine Brooks, Fred MacMurray, Don Grady, Tina Cole and others. Her appearances in these shows had a huge impact on the growth of Stapleton’s net worth.
Later she acted in such movies, as “Klute” and “Cold Turkey”. In 1971 Jean Stapleton started one of her most famous roles, that of Edith Bunker in the television show called “All in the Family”, which was one of the main sources of Jean’s net worth. Other actors that appeared in this show were Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers, Carroll O’Connor and others. The success of this show made Jean very famous and acclaimed in the industry. Later she also appeared in the follow-up series called “Archie Bunker’s Place”, but soon she tired of it and left the show. In 2002 Jean was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and also into the American Theatre Hall of Fame, which goes to prove that Stapleton was a really acclaimed actress and one of the best.
All in all, it could be said that Jean Stapleton was one of the most talented and successful actresses in the industry. There is no surprise why Jean’s net worth was so high, as many producers wanted to have her in their shows or movies. Both of her children are also involved in the television industry and will continue creating great work as their mother did. Undoubtedly, many contemporary actors look up to Jean and remember her as one of the best actresses. Let’s hope that she will be remembered for a long time in the future.
Television Hall of Fame, American Theatre Hall of Fame (2002), Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy Award, Lone Star Film & Television Award
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television, Golden Globe Award for Best Performance...
Movies
“American Gothic” (1941), “All in the Family” (1971-1979), "Damn Yankees" (1958), "Bells Are Ringing" (1960), "You've Got Mail", "Archie Bunker's Place" (1979-1983), "Michael" (1986)
TV Shows
Beakman's World, Bagdad Cafe, Faerie Tale Theatre, Archie Bunker's Place, All in the Family, Woman with a Past
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Trademark
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Her high-pitched nasally voice (as Edith Bunker on All in the Family (1971)).
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Her husky voice.
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Quote
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There's nothing like humor to burst what seems to be an enormous problem.
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[on her most famous character, Edith] She is not the typical American housewife. At least, I *hope* she's not the typical American housewife. What Edith represents is the housewife who is still in bondage to the male figure, very submissive and restricted to the home. She is very naive, and she kind of thinks through a mist, and she lacks the education to expand her world. I would hope that most housewives are not like that. [But] I view her as a true and honest reflection of a woman who is part of a family like the Bunkers. She has her good points--she is very human, very honest, very compassionate, very intuitive, and in most situations she says the truth and pricks Archie's inflated ego.
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[on being identified with Edith] The first time I was on [the TV quiz show] "Hollywood Squares", I didn't get one question until the end. I assumed it was because they thought I was a dingbat.
Her first Broadway appearance following her departure from long-term TV series hits ("All in the Family" and "Archie Bunker's Place") was the comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace," alongside another actress (Polly Holliday) who was also trying to get some distance from her own long series of TV hits ("Alice" and "Flo"). Interestingly, Holliday was later replaced by Marion Ross in the "Arsenic" role. Ross also was aiming for her first Broadway appearance following a long TV run in "Happy Days.".
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Was a staunch liberal Democrat and womens rights activist.
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In 1977 she was one the commissioners who helped put together the National Women's Conference in Houston, a gathering of 2000 delegates from every U.S. state--part of International Women's Year--to assist in the formulation of national policy on women's issues.
Portrayed "Sister Miller" in the stage version of 'Damn Yankees!' and reprised her role in the movie Damn Yankees! (1958).
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Received an honorary degree from Wilson College and has a scholarship named after her.
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Best remembered by the public for her role as "Edith Bunker" on the TV series All in the Family (1971).
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In the TV episode The Defenders: The Hidden Jungle (1962), which aired 1 December 1962, an unknown actress at this time, she played a woman who witnessed a murder. In the episode, while on the witness stand, she is asked to point out the murderer. The actor playing the murderer was another unknown named Carroll O'Connor, who later starred with her in All in the Family (1971).
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Was offered the role of Jessica Fletcher on Murder, She Wrote (1984), but declined. (Ultimately, the role went to Angela Lansbury.)
Ran Totem Pole Playhouse, a summer stock theater, in Caledonia State Park, outside Chambersburg, PA. Her husband was from the area. She and her children still visit frequently.
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Is a favorite of playwright Horton Foote, for whom she has acted in numerous plays, most recently "The Carpetbagger's Children" at Lincoln Center (Closed June 2002).
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series / Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series & Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979
TV Special
Herself (uncredited)
The 5th Annual People's Choice Awards
1979
TV Special
Herself - Presenter: Favourite All Around Female Entertainer
The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards
1979
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series- Comedy / Musical
The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1978
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
The Stars Salute Israel at 30
1978
TV Movie
Herself
The Muppet Show
1978
TV Series
Herself - Special Guest Star
CBS: On the Air
1978
TV Mini-Series documentary
Herself - Co-Host (Part 1)
CBS Galaxy
1977
TV Special
Herself - Guest
They Said It with Music: Yankee Doodle to Ragtime
1977
TV Special
The 31st Annual Tony Awards
1977
TV Special
Herself - Host, Performer & Presenter: Best Direction of a Play & a Musical / Best Actor in a Play
Good Morning America
1977
TV Series
Herself
Circus of the Stars
1977
TV Special documentary
Herself - Performer
Saturday Night Live
1976
TV Series
Herself
Sammy and Company
1975
TV Series
Herself
The 29th Annual Tony Awards
1975
TV Special
Herself - Presenter
The Carol Burnett Show
1975
TV Series
Herself
The 1st Annual People's Choice Awards
1975
TV Special
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Comedy Program
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1973-1974
TV Series
Herself / Herself - Guest
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
1972-1973
TV Series
Herself
The Electric Company
1972
TV Series
Herself
Laugh-In
1972
TV Series
Herself - Guest Performer / Herself
The 24th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1972
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
The David Frost Show
1972
TV Series
Herself
The Dick Cavett Show
1972
TV Series
Herself
The 26th Annual Tony Awards
1972
TV Special
Herself - Presenter
The 29th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1972
TV Special
Herself
The Hollywood Squares
1972
TV Series
Herself - Panelist
The Robert Q. Lewis Show
1956
TV Series
Herself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Robert Shaw: Man of Many Voices
2016
Documentary
Herself
The Seventies
2015
TV Series documentary
Herself
20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
2014
TV Special
Herself - In Memoriam
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards
2013
TV Special
Herself - In Memoriam Tribute
The 67th Annual Tony Awards
2013
TV Special documentary
Herself - Actor (In Memoriam)
TV's 50 Funniest Catch Phrases
2009
TV Movie
Herself
50 Years of Funny Females
1995
TV Movie documentary
Herself
The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion
1993
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Funny Women of Television
1991
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Faerie Tale Theatre
1985
TV Series
Giantess / Fairy Godmother
Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985
Video
Herself
All in the Family
1979
TV Series
Edith Bunker
The Jeffersons
1978
TV Series
Edith Bunker
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2004
OFTA TV Hall of Fame
Online Film & Television Association
Actors and Actresses
1997
Lone Star Film & Television Award
Lone Star Film & Television Awards
Best TV Supporting Actress
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
1985
Humanitarian Award
Women in Film Crystal Awards
1978
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
1974
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best TV Actress - Comedy or Musical
All in the Family (1971)
1973
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best TV Actress - Comedy or Musical
All in the Family (1971)
1972
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
1971
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1995
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Grace Under Fire (1993)
1995
CableACE
CableACE Awards
Actress in a Comedy Series
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1994)
1992
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Fire in the Dark (1991)
1991
CableACE
CableACE Awards
Actress in a Dramatic Series
Let Me Hear You Whisper (1990)
1987
ACE
CableACE Awards
Actress in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special
Great Performances (1971)
1985
ACE
CableACE Awards
Actress in a Comedy Series
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
1984
ACE
CableACE Awards
Actress in a Dramatic or Theatrical Program
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
1983
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982)
1982
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982)
1980
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
All in the Family (1971)
1979
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
All in the Family (1971)
1979
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
1978
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
All in the Family (1971)
1977
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
1975
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best TV Actress - Comedy or Musical
All in the Family (1971)
1975
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
1974
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
1973
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
All in the Family (1971)
1972
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best TV Actress - Comedy or Musical
All in the Family (1971)
Known for movies
All in the Family (1968-1979) as Edith Bunker / Edith Justice / Judith Klammerstadt
Michael (1996) as Pansy Milbank
Beakman's World (1992) as Beakman's Mom (1995-1996)
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998) as Mrs. Jenkins
$10 Million
