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Marla Gibbs
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| Marla Gibbs | |
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| Born | June 14, 1931 (age 75) Chicago, Illinois,  United States |
| Notable roles | - Florence Johnston in The Jeffersons and Checking In - Mary Jenkins in 227 - Hattie Mae Hughley in The Hughleys |
Marla Gibbs (June 13, 1931, Chicago, Illinois) is an African American actress, best known for her role as sarcastic maid Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons (and its short-lived spinoff, Checking In), as well as the starring role of housewife Mary Jenkins in 227. Marla Gibbs had appeared as guest stars in several African American sitcoms, including, The Hughleys, Martin, The Dave Chappelle Show, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Marla Gibbs also had done voice-over work for The Animated TV series, 101 Dalmatians. Gibbs owned a Jazz club in South Central L.A. called Marla's Memory Lane Jazz and Supper Club from 1981 to 1999. She released a music CD "It's Never Too Late" in May 2006. Marla Gibbs had also co-wrote a theme song with television songwriter Ray Colcord on the series, 227.
Gibbs also has a recurring role on the NBC daytime drama Passions as Aunt Irma.
Gibbs is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorrority, Inc.
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