Marla Gibbs (born Margaret Theresa Bradley; June 14, 1931) [1] is an American actress, singer, comedian, writer, and television producer whose career spans seven decades.

Marla Gibbs. Actress: The Jeffersons. Armed with an acid dry wit and a full arsenal of sarcasm and sass, African-American character comedienne Marla Gibbs showed up on 1970s television with a …

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, five-time Emmy-nominated actress Marla Gibbs wears many hats: mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and icon.

Nov 14, 2025 · Who is Marla Gibbs? Margaret Theresa Bradley, professionally known as Marla Gibbs, is a veteran actress, singer, comedian and TV producer, perhaps best recognized for her role as Mary …

Jun 18, 2025 · PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the cover of the acclaimed actress’ forthcoming memoir It’s Never Too Late, out in early 2026 from Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. For …

Jul 3, 2025 · Marla Gibbs is an actress, singer, comedian, writer and producer best known for her roles as Florence Johnston in CBS’ The Jeffersons, and Mary Jenkins in 227, where she also sang the …

Jun 19, 2025 · Marla Gibbs is ready for her next act. The 94-year-old actress, known for her scene-stealing role as Florence on the iconic Norman Lear -produced comedy The Jeffersons, announced …

Jun 18, 2025 · From her roles in The Jeffersons, 227, along with her introduction to a new generation as Miss Minnie in Martin, the Chicago native has left an undeniable stamp on Black culture. Now, she’s …

Gibbs helped break barriers for Black actors charting their paths behind her in Hollywood. In her memoir, she speaks about fighting for fair pay and creative freedom in Hollywood.

Jun 16, 2025 · Marla Gibbs is proving once again that age is nothing but a number. The legendary actress marked her 94th birthday on June 14 by honoring herself with a social media tribute and …