| Doris Roberts Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1925 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Date of Death | April 17, 2016 |
Doris Roberts was an American actor, voice artist, stage actor, and director who is best known for playing the role of Marie Barone in the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. She also worked in many other shows such as Dream On, The Streets of San Francisco, Barney Miller, Romance Theatre, Remington Steele, Blind Faith, The Boys, The Middle, Melissa & Joey, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
Born Name
Doris May Green
Other Name
Doris Roberts
Age
She was born on November 4, 1925.
Died
On April 17, 2016, Doris Roberts died in her sleep following a stroke at the age of 90 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Resting Place
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood Village, Los Angeles, California, United States
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Residence
She resided in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Nationality
Education
Doris Roberts studied at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, New York City. After that, she attended New York University and majored in journalism.
She also received acting lessons at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Artist, Director, Stage Actor
Family
- Father – Larry Green
- Mother – Ann (née Meltzer) (Operated the Z.L. Rosenfield Agency)
- Siblings – She was an only child.
- Others – Chester H. Roberts (Stepfather) (Operated the Z.L. Rosenfield Agency), Charles Greenberg (Paternal Grandfather), Dora Katie Aronowsky (Paternal Grandmother), Jacob Meltzer (Maternal Grandfather), Bessie Morris (Maternal Grandmother), Charles Provine (Father-In-Law) (Worked at the local sawmill), Mary Inez (née Trow) Goyen (Mother-In-Law), Kelsey Cannata (Granddaughter), Andrew Cannata (Grandson), Devon Cannata (Grandson)
Manager
She was managed by her son Michael Cannata.
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth was $14 Million at the time of her death.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 1 in or 155 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Doris Roberts dated –
- Michael E. Cannata (1956-1962) – She got married to Michael E. Cannata in the year 1956 but the marriage ended in divorce in 1962. The duo had a son named Michael Cannata (b. March 18, 1957).
- William Goyen (1963-1983) – In 1963, Doris Roberts married her 2nd husband William Goyen who was a novelist, short story writer, playwright, poet, editor, and teacher. They remained together until his death in 1983.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Doris Roberts was of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short stature
- Husky resonant voice
Brand Endorsements
Doris Roberts was cast in TV commercials for –
- Glade Air Freshener (1970s)
- Black Flag Bug Killer (1975)
- Palmolive (2004)
- Alka-Seltzer (2005)
She was also cast in print adverts for “Got Milk?” and Palmolive OXY Plus Dishwashing Liquid.
Religion
Judaism
Doris Roberts Facts
- She grew up under the care of her mother and maternal grandparents after her father abandoned the family. She later went on to take the surname of her stepfather Chester H. Roberts.
- Doris Roberts played Cora in an episode of the medical drama series St. Elsewhere in 1982 and this won her the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series” in 1983.
- Along with Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten, Peter Boyle, and Monica Horan, Doris Roberts co-starred as Marie Barone in the television sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond from 1996 to 2005. This performance won her many accolades including the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series” in 1991, 2002, 2003, and 2005.
- She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CineRockom International Film Festival in 2015.
- Roberts’ stage credits include having been cast in productions of The Time of Your Life, Under the Weather, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild, Bad Habits, The Desk Set, and Malcolm.
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