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Fritzi Burr was born on May 31, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Chinatown (), 3 Ninjas () and Driving Me Crazy .
Fritzi Burr (May 31, – January 17, ) was an American character actress who was notable for her television roles, including as Miss Collins on the....
Fritzi Burr
American actress (1924–2003)
Fritzi Burr | |
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Burr on Sanford and Son in 1976 | |
| Born | (1924-05-31)May 31, 1924 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 2003(2003-01-17) (aged 78) Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. |
| Other names | Freda Steinberg |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedienne |
| Years active | 1953-1997 |
| Spouse(s) | Aaron Heyman, 1990-1995, his death |
Fritzi Burr (May 31, 1924 – January 17, 2003) was an American character actress who was notable for her television roles, including as Miss Collins on the sitcomWhat's Happening!!, and as various comedic foils to Fred Sanford on the sitcom Sanford and Son.
She was the sister-in-law of Sanford and Son and What's Happening!! producer Saul Turteltaub.[1]
Biography
Burr was born Freda Berr in Philadelphia on May 31, 1924,[2] to Pauline Berr (née Devore) and David Berr.[3] Both of her parents were Russian Jews,[4][5] and
