Marla Gibbs
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
95 years
Origin
USA
Active
1968 — Present
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Marla Gibbs (born June 14, 1931) is an American television and film actress and singer. She is best remembered for playing Isabel Sanford's and Sherman Hemsley's sarcastic maid, Florence Johnston, on The Jeffersons and spinoff Checking In. She also starred as Mary Jenkins on the television series 227.
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History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Starring as Florence Johnston
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Chicago Med
as Ruth Williams
This Is Us
as Woman At The Diner
Grey's Anatomy
as Joyce Ward
Station 19
as Edith
Chappelle's Show
Cast Member
Young Sheldon
as Doris
Big Shot
as Destiny's Grandmother
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Florence Johnston
ER
as Cherise Barnes
Cold Case
as Georgie (2005)
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
101 Credits found
Love the Skin You're In
Brookie
2025
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Self
2025
Mildred 4 a Million
Mildred
2024
A Snowy Day in Oakland
Mrs. Keys
2023
UnPrisoned
Annie
2023
History of the World: Part II
Ruby Seale
2023
Not Dead Yet
Nana Sugar
2023
Will Trent
Ms. Pearl
2023
A Christmas Prayer
Mrs. Gladys
2022
Bromates
Grandma Gladys
2022
Spirit Halloween: The Movie
Grandma G
2022
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Generation Gap
Self
2022
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Self
2022
The Upshaws
Mabel Anderson
2021
Big Shot
Destiny's Grandmother
2021
Orpheus Star
Ruth Carmichael
2020
She Ball
Mrs. Watts
2020
One Fine Christmas
Alice
2019
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Jean
2019
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Mary Jenkins
2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Florence Johnston
2019
Bless This Mess
Belle
2019
Love Jacked
Rose
2018
The Neighborhood
Miss Simpson
2018
The Last O.G.
Mama Jarvis
2018
Station 19
Edith
2018
Please Stand By
Rose
2018
Young Sheldon
Doris
2017
Trial & Error
Mrs. Kratt
2017
Lemon
Lily
2017
One Day at a Time
Mrs. Jones
2017
This Is Us
Woman At The Diner
2016
Second Sight
Nana
2016
Teachers
Mrs. Potts
2016
Chicago Med
Ruth Williams
2015
The Man in 3B
Ms. Mamie
2015
The Carmichael Show
Francis
2015
Harvey Beaks
Fuzzy (voice)
2015
black-ish
Mabel
2014
Grantham & Rose
Rose Price
2014
Charlie Murphy's Law
Vera Jenkins
2014
The First Family
Grandma Eddy
2012
Madea's Witness Protection
Hattie
2012
C'mon Man
Mrs. Crabtree
2012
Scandal
Rose
2012
Hot in Cleveland
Marcia
2010
Afro Ninja
Aunt Mary
2009
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Self
2009
Childrens Hospital
Flossie
2008
The Heart Specialist
Ms. Overwood
2006
Love on Layaway
Narrator
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Joyce Ward
2005
Listen Up!
Jackie Widmer
2004
Cold Case
Georgie (2005)
2003
NCIS
Rosie Brown
2003
Chappelle's Show
Cast
2003
The Surreal Life
Cast
2003
The Visit
Lois Waters
2001