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Marion Ross

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Key facts

Birth name Marian Ellen Ross[1]
Birth date October 25, 1928[1]
Birth place Watertown, Minnesota, U.S.[1]
Known for Marion Cunningham on *Happy Days*[2]
Years active 1953–present[1]

Marion Ross is an American actress, best known for playing Marion Cunningham on the ABC sitcom *Happy Days* from 1974 to 1984 [2].

Context

Marion Ross was born Marian Ellen Ross on October 25, 1928, in Watertown, Minnesota [1]. She is best known for her role as Marion Cunningham on *Happy Days*, which she played from 1974 to 1984 [2]. During that time, she earned two Primetime Emmy Award nominations [2]. She changed the spelling of her first name at age 13 [4]. Her film and TV debuts both occurred in 1953, with *Forever Female* and *Life with Father* respectively [3].

Documented claims

  • She received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her role on *Happy Days*. [2]
  • She changed the spelling of her first name from Marian to Marion at age 13. [4]
  • Her film debut was *Forever Female* in 1953. [3]
  • Her TV debut was *Life with Father* in 1953. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Marion Ross doing now?

Marion Ross has been active as an actress since 1953 and continues to work [1].

How old was Marion Ross when she played on Happy Days?

She was born on October 25, 1928, and played on *Happy Days* from 1974 to 1984, so she was in her mid-40s to mid-50s during the show [1] [2].

Did Tom Bosley and Marion Ross get along?

The sources do not provide information about their personal relationship.

Sources

  1. Marion Ross — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 5 Things You Never Knew About 'Happy Days' Star Marion Ross — remindmagazine.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Marion Ross Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Where Is Marion Ross Now? Her Age, Husband, Net Worth, Divorce — biographypedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People