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Bonnie Gail Franklin was an American actress, best known for her leading role in the television series One Day at a Time (1975–1984). She was nominated for Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe Awards.
Personal life:
Franklin was born in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of Claire (née Hersch, 1911-2014) and Samuel Benjamin Franklin (1902-1997), an investment banker who founded the Beverly Hills chapter of B'nai B'rith. Her parents were both Jewish immigrants, her father from Russia and her mother from Romania; they married in Montreal before moving to the United States.
Her family moved to Beverly Hills when she was 13 years old, and she graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1961. She attended Smith College, performing in an Amherst College production of Good News as a freshman. She moved back to California to attend UCLA, she earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1966.

Career:
Franklin first appeared on television at age 9 in The Colgate Comedy Hour. As a small child, she later appeared in a non-credited role in the Alfred Hitchcock fil

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Bonnie Franklin was an American actress, singer, and dancer who was born on January 6, 1944, in Santa Monica, California. She began her career at a young age, appearing in various TV shows and commercials. Her big break came in 1975 when she was cast as Ann Romano in the CBS sitcom "One Day at a Time".



Franklin's performance as Ann Romano, a divorced mother of two, was groundbreaking at the time. The show tackled issues such as feminism, single parenthood, and teenage pregnancy, which were rarely discussed on television. Franklin's portrayal of Ann Romano earned her two Golden Globe nominations and one Primetime Emmy nomination.

Before her success on "One Day at a Time", Franklin had already established herself as a Broadway actress. She made her Broadway debut in 1967 in the musical "Applause", which was based on the film "All About Eve". Franklin played the role of Bonnie, a young actress who becomes a star overnight. Her performance earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

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Bonnie Franklin

American actress (1944–2013)

Bonnie Franklin

Franklin in One Day at a Time, 1976

Born

Bonnie Gail Franklin


(1944-01-06)January 6, 1944

Santa Monica, California, US

DiedMarch 1, 2013(2013-03-01) (aged 69)

Los Angeles, California, US

EducationBeverly Hills High School
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Occupation(s)Actress, director
Years active1952–2012
Known for
Spouses
  • Ronald Sossi

    (m. 1967; div. 1970)​
  • Marvin Minoff

    (m. 1980; died 2009)​

Bonnie Gail Franklin (January 6, 1944 – March 1, 2013) was an American actress. She is best known for her leading role as Ann Romano in the television seriesOne Day at a Time (1975–1984). She was nominated for Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe Awards.

Early life

Franklin was born January 6, 1944,[1] in Santa Monica, California,[2] the daughter of Claire (née Hersch)[3] and Sam

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