Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper is a noted American actor, who first came under the spotlight as ‘Rhoda Morgenstern’ in the sitcom ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show.’ Starting her career as a dance and chorus girl while still in her teens, she began acting at the age of 28, replacing Linda Lavin as ‘Beth Nemerov’ in the ‘Broadway’ production of ‘Something Different.’ Two years later, while performing on stage in Los Angeles, she was spotted by a casting agent and was eventually cast as ‘Rhoda Morgenstern’ in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show.’ The role not only brought her immediate recognition but also earned her three ‘Primetime Emmy’ awards for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.’ Later, she reprised the same role, starring in its spin-off, ‘Rhoda,’ earning both a ‘Golden Globe’ and a ‘Primetime Emmy’ for it. Thereafter, she continued to work both on screen and stage till the age of 27. Her last appearance on TV was in an episode of ‘Childrens Hospital,’ titled ‘Childrens Horsepital,’ while last film appearance was in ‘Stars in Shorts: No Ordinary Love.’