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Bonnie Bartlett: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Bonnie Bartlett? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Bonnie Bartlett Daniels (born June 20, 1929) is an American retired actress, best known for her television roles, with her career spanning some seven decades, her first major role being on the 1950s daytime drama, Love of Life. Bartlett is known for her role as Grace Snider Edwards on the Michael Landon television series Little House on the Prairie and as Ellen Craig on the medical drama series St. Elsewhere. Her husband, actor William Daniels, played her fictional husband Dr. Mark Craig, and they both won Emmy Awards on the same night in 1986—becoming the first married couple to accomplish the feat since Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in 1965. In 2026, having been married to her husband since 1951, hence a tenure of 74–75 years, they have the distinction of currently being the oldest living married couple in Hollywood.

Quick facts about Bonnie Bartlett

  • Full name: Bonnie Bartlett
  • Born: 1929-06-20
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q441779

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bonnie Bartlett?

Bonnie Bartlett Daniels (born June 20, 1929) is an American retired actress, best known for her television roles, with her career spanning some seven decades, her first major role being on the 1950s daytime drama, Love of Life.

What nationality is Bonnie Bartlett?

Bonnie Bartlett is United States.

When was Bonnie Bartlett born?

Bonnie Bartlett was born on 1929-06-20.

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