Bonnie Franklin

Bonnie Franklin (born January 6, 1944 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actress of Jewish descent.

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January 6 - 1944 - Santa Monica, California - American - Jewish

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Franklin is best known for her portrayal of the divorced mother Ann Romano on the long-running television situation comedy (or, since so many of its episodes dealt with serious topics, some have called it a "dramedy") One Day at a Time (1975-1984).

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Situation comedy - One Day at a Time - 1975 - 1984

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Bonnie Franklin has also been a guest star on a number of other television series and directed several episodes of the 1980s sitcom Charles in Charge. Additionally, she has starred in stage plays both on and off Broadway, winning a Theatre World Award plus a Tony Award nomination in 1970 for "Best Featured Actress in a Musical" for her performance in Applause.

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1980s - Charles in Charge - Broadway - Theatre World Award - Tony Award - 1970 - Applause

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