Rosetta LeNoire | |
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| Born | Rosetta Olive Burton August 8, 1911 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 2002 (aged 90) Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cypress Hills National Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1998 |
| Spouses | William LeNoire
(m. 1929; div. 1943)Egbert Brown
(m. 1948; died 1974) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | National Medal of Arts (1999) |
Rosetta LeNoire (born Rosetta Olive Burton; August 8, 1911 – March 17, 2002) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She was known to contemporary audiences for her work in television. She had regular roles on such series as Gimme a Break! and Amen, and is particularly known for her role as Estelle "Mother" Winslow on Family Matters. In 1999, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts.[1]
- ^ Lifetime Honors - National Medal of Arts Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine