Cloris Leachman was an American actress and comedian whose career spanned nearly eight decades. She won many accolades, including eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 22 nominations, making her the most nominated and, along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, most awarded performer in Emmy history. Leachman also won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Leachman in July 1970
Jon Shepodd, Jon Provost, and Cloris Leachman in Lassie (1957)
Leachman with cast in Lassie
Betty White (left) and Leachman (right) on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973)
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress and comedian. Often described as one of the greatest performers in television history, she is widely known for her roles as various characters on Saturday Night Live (1982–1985), Elaine Benes on Seinfeld (1990–1998), Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), and Selina Meyer on Veep (2012–2019). Her list of accolades makes her one of the most award-winning actresses in American television history, and she has received more Primetime Emmy Awards and more Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer.
Louis-Dreyfus in 2019
Louis-Dreyfus as a part of The Practical Theatre Company's "Golden 50th Anniversary Jubilee" in 1982, alongside castmates Brad Hall, Gary Kroeger and Paul Barrosse
Louis-Dreyfus at the 47th Emmy Awards ceremony in September 1995
Louis-Dreyfus representing her role from TNAOC at the Museum of Television & Radio in April 2007