Jean Stapleton
Jean Stapleton is a Broadway performer. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.
Part of our Broadway Credits Database, a resource for musical theater fans.
About
Born Jeanne Murray on January 19, 1923, in New York City, Jean Stapleton was the daughter of opera singer Marie A. Stapleton and Joseph E. Murray. She entered summer stock at 18 and went on to study and perform with the American Actors' Company. Her husband, William Putch, operated the Totem Pole Playhouse in Pennsylvania; together they had two children, Pamela and John.
Film credits include "Damn Yankees!," "Klute," "Up the Down Staircase," "Something Wild," "The Trial," "You've Got Mail," and "Michael." On television, she was best known for "All in the Family," with other credits including "Dr. Kildare," "My Three Sons," "Car 54, Where Are You?," "The Defenders," "Caroline in the City," "Murphy Brown," and "Eleanor: First Lady of the World."
Jean Stapleton earned three Primetime Emmy Awards, all for "All in the Family": Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series in 1971 and 1972, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1978.
In 1977, she served as one of 45 International Women's Year commissioners at the National Women's Conference in Houston, helping shape national policy on women's issues. Broadway theater marquees were dimmed in her honor on June 5, 2013.
Personal Details
- Born
- January 19, 1923
- Hometown
- New York, New York, USA
- Died
- May 31, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Jean Stapleton?
- Jean Stapleton is a Broadway performer. Born Jeanne Murray on January 19, 1923, in New York City, Jean Stapleton was the daughter of opera singer Marie A. Stapleton and Joseph E. Murray. She entered summer stock at 18 and went on to study and perform with the American Actors' Company. Her husband, William Putch, operated the Totem Pole Pla...
- What roles has Jean Stapleton played?
- Jean Stapleton has played roles as Performer.
- Can I see Jean Stapleton at Sing with the Stars?
- Sing with the Stars hosts invite only karaoke nights with real Broadway performers in NYC. Request an invite and let us know you'd love to sing with Jean Stapleton. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen.
Roles
Sing with Broadway Stars Like Jean Stapleton
At Sing with the Stars, fans sing alongside real Broadway performers at invite only musical evenings in NYC. Join 2,400+ happy guests and counting.
"The vibe was 10 out of 10" — Cindy from Manhattan
Request Your Invitation →