Happy birthday! Cloris Leachman turns 99 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 99 on Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025.

Cloris Leachman is celebrating her 99th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Cloris Leachman (Raising Hope, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Last Picture Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 99th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Leachman, a cultural icon

Born in Des Moines on April 30, 1926, Cloris Leachman's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Leachman's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Cloris hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cloris Leachman as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 99.

Happy Birthday, Cloris, you're the best!

Cloris Leachman career in pictures

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