Born Name:  Edie McClurg

Born Date:  July 23, 1945

Born Place:  Kansas City, Missouri

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Occupations:  Actress, comedian, voice artist

Brief Biography:  Edie McClurg is renowned for her perky, "Midwestern" accent and cheery demeanor, she has built a massive cult following through nearly 90 film and television appearances.

Career Highlights:
Groundlings Alumna: McClurg was an original member of the famous improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings in Los Angeles.
Live Comedy & Early Career: Before her on-screen success, she worked at an NPR station in Kansas City and performed nationwide live broadcasts of the Nixon Tape Transcripts.
Live Stages: She is a winner of the Boston Women's Comedy Festival and a frequent performer at the Fanatic Salon in Venice, California.

Iconic Film & TV Roles:
Live-Action: Best known as Principal Rooney's overly cheery secretary, Grace, in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). She is also recognized for Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), Carrie (1976), and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988).
Voice Acting: Her distinct voice brought life to characters in The Little Mermaid (1989), A Bug’s Life (1998), Cars (2006), and the Frozen franchise.