Jean Stapleton Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Biography

Jean Stapleton Quick Info
Height	5 ft 8 in
Weight	55 kg
Date of Birth	January 19, 1923
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Eye Color	Blue

Jean Stapleton was an American character actress who worked in stage, television, and film. She was known for her portrayal of Edith Bunker in the 1970s sitcom All in the Family which earned her three Emmys and two Golden Globes for “Best Actress” in a Comedy Series awards.

Born Name

Jeanne Murray

Nick Name

Jean

Photo of Jean Stapleton from the 1977 Tony Awards television program (ABC Television / Wikimedia / Public Domain)

Age

Jean Stapleton was born on January 19, 1923.

Died

Jean Stapleton died on May 31, 2013, aged 90, of natural causes at her home in New York City, United States.

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Nationality

Education

According to sources, Jean studied at Hunter College.

Occupation

Character Actress

Family

• Father – Joseph E. Murray (Billboard advertising salesman)
• Mother – Marie A. Stapleton (Opera singer)
• Siblings – Jack Stapleton (Older Brother) (Stage actor)
• Others – Michael Murray (Paternal Grandfather), Zedekiah Kadock Stapleton (Maternal Grandfather), Frances Wallace (Paternal Grandmother), Hannah Elizabeth Worthington (Maternal Grandmother)

Net Worth

Jean Stapleton’s net worth was ‘$10,000,000’ according to ‘Celebrity Net Worth’.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 8 in or 173 cm

Weight

55 kg or 121 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Jean Stapleton had been romantically linked to –

William Putch (1957-1983) – Jean was married to William Putch from October 26, 1957 until his death on November 23, 1983. The couple were lived on by two children – a boy named John Putch (b. July 27) (Director, Writer, Producer) and Pamela Putch (Producer, Actress).

Jean Stapleton and Carroll O’Connor as Edith and Archie Bunker from the television program All In the Family (CBS Television / Wikimedia / Public Domain)

Race / Ethnicity

White

Jean had Irish ancestry on her father’s side and English, some Scottish, Welsh, and Swedish ancestry on her mother’s side.

Hair Color

Auburn

Eye Color

Blue

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Her high-pitched nasally voice
• Lean frame

Brand Endorsements

She had appeared in commercials for various brands including Ivory Snow.

Jean Stapleton Facts

She was born and raised in Manhattan.

It was Jean’s older brother who inspired her to pursue acting.

Jean’s uncle was a vaudevillian performer.

She started her career in acting at the age of 18 in 1941, at a summer stock theatre. On the other hand, she also made her New York debut in the Off-Broadway play American Gothic.

Some of the many hit musicals that she appeared in throughout her career were Funny Girl, Juno, Damn Yankees, and Bells Are Ringing.

In 1958, Jean made her debut theatrical film appearance as Sister Miller in Damn Yankees.

Her television credits included Starlight Theatre, Robert Montgomery Presents, Lux Video Theater, Woman with a Past, The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse, The Patty Duke Show, Dr. Kildare, My Three Sons, Dennis the Menace, and Naked City.

Jean was best friends with fellow actress Carroll O’Connor.

She was interred at the Lincoln Cemetery in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Featured Image By ABC Television / Wikimedia / Public Domain