Cloris Leachman (born April 30, 1926) is an American actress of stage (stage (theatre)), film and television. She has won eight Primetime Emmy Awards?more than any other female performer?and one Daytime Emmy Award. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show. Her longest running role was the nosy, self-centered and manipulative landlady Phyllis Lindstrom on the 1970s TV series Mary Tyler Moore, and later on the spinoff (Spin-off (media)) series, Phyllis (Phyllis (TV series)). She also appeared in three Mel Brooks films, including Young Frankenstein. In recent years, she had a recurring role as Loiss mother on Malcolm in the Middle.

Leachman was a contestant on Season 7 (2008) of Dancing With The Stars, paired with Corky Ballas. At the age of 82, she was the oldest contestant to dance on the series. She was voted off in the sixth round on October 28.

Leachman was the grand marshal for the 2009 New Years Day Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California. She presided over the 120th parade, the theme being "Hats Off to Entertainment", and the 95th Rose Bowl game (2009 Rose Bowl).

Leachman is set to co-star with Tara Reid in the upcoming thriller called The Fields, which is set for release in 2011.