Beverly Sanders

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Born Name:  Beverly Sanders

Born Date:  September 2, 1939

Born Place:  Hollywood, California

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Occupations:  Actress, comedian, voice artist

Brief Biography:  Beverly Sanders is known for her work in classic television sitcoms, she gained widespread recognition playing waitress Rayett on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and "Easy Susie" on Rhoda, as well as Aunt Caroline on Mork & Mindy.

Television and Film Career:
Sanders built a prolific career in over 100 television and film roles, primarily in comedy. Her standout TV appearances include recurring or guest roles on: Lotsa Luck (alongside Dom DeLuise), Sanford and Son, The Love Boat, Barney Miller, Night Court, Entourage (as Eric's receptionist), and Modern sitcoms like Baskets.

Commercials and Voiceover Work:
Beyond acting, Sanders became a prominent voice and commercial star:
Spokesperson: Served as the recognizable face and voice of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda for over a decade.
Voice Acting: Provided voice work for various projects, including the Mermaid in classic Chicken of the Sea commercials.

Stage and Writing:
In the late 1990s, after taking a writing class at UCLA, she transitioned to writing and performing her own material. She debuted the acclaimed one-woman comedy/drama stage show Sir, That's My Baby, which explored her personal frustrations with adoption and the struggles of trying to get pregnant.