As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Doris Roberts, best known for her Emmy-winning role on the sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, passed away Sunday, April 17, in Los Angeles. She was 90 years old.
Roberts also had a vibrant theatre career. She last appeared onstage in 2009's LOVE, LOS, AND WHAT I WORE off-Broadway and BYE BYE BIRDIE at Encores! in 2004. Her most recent Broadway outing was in 1978's CHEATERS.
Before that, she tread the New York boards in BAD HABITS, THE SECRET AFFAIRS OF MILDRED WILD, LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, THE NATURAL LOOK, UNDER THE WEATHER, MALCOLM, MARATHON '33, THE DESK SET and THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.
In addition to her portrayal of Raymond Barone's mother, 'Marie Barone' in EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND from 1996 to 2005, Roberts appeared on TV in the '70s and '80s in ANGIE, BARNEY MILLER, MAGGIE, ROMANCE THEATRE and REMINGTON STEELE, and in the '90s in THE BOYS and DREAM ON.
More recently, the actress had been seen on the small screen in episodes of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, MELISSA & JOEY, THE MIDDLE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, GREY'S ANATOMY and more.
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Doris Roberts arriving for he Opening Night Performance of the Broadway Musical "RAGTIME" at The Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.November 15, 2009
Doris Roberts.attending the Opening Night Performance of The Masnhattan Theatre Club's 'Master Class' at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York City.
Doris Roberts.attending the Opening Night Performance of The Masnhattan Theatre Club's 'Master Class' at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York City.
Doris Roberts, Ray Romano, Brad Garrett and Peter Boyle attending the N.A.T.P.E ConventionNew Orleans, La.January 25, 1999.
Patricia Heaton, Ray Romano, Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle attending the N.A.T.P.E ConventionNew Orleans, La.January 2000.
Doris Roberts attends the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Twelfth Night' at the Belasco Theatre on November 10, 2013 in New York City.
Doris Roberts Attending the Opening Night performance of FROZEN at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City.May 4, 2004
Doris Roberts at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California on September 1, 1986.
Doris Roberts at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California on September 1, 1986.
Doris Roberts Attending the Opening Night performance of FROZEN at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City.May 4, 2004
Doris Roberts attends the 55th Annual Tony Awards qt Radio City Music Hall in New York City on6/3/01.
Doris Roberts attending the N.A.T.P.E Convention in New Orleans, La. onJanuary 15, 2000.
Doris Roberts arriving for the Opening Night Performance of DEUCE at the Music Box Theatre in New York City.May 6, 2007
Doris Roberts arriving for the Opening Night Performance of DEUCE at the Music Box Theatre in New York City.May 6, 2007
Doris Roberts attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City.October 27, 2005
Doris Roberts attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City.October 27, 2005
Doris Roberts and Neil Simon Attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City.October 27, 2005
DORIS ROBERTS attendsThe 56th Annual Tony AwardsRadio City Music Hall in New York City onJune 2, 2002
Doris Roberts attending the Opening Night Performance of the New Broadway Dance Musical HOT FEET featuring the Music of Earth, Wind and Fire at the Hilton Theatre on 42nd Street in New York City.April 30, 2006
Doris Roberts attending the Opening Night Performance of the New Broadway Dance Musical HOT FEET featuring the Music of Earth, Wind and Fire at the Hilton Theatre on 42nd Street in New York City.April 30, 2006
Doris Roberts attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City on October 27, 2005
James Coco and Doris Roberts attending a Broadway Show together,New York City on October 1, 1981
Doris Roberts attends the Broadway Opening Night Performance of "Mothers and Sons" at the Golden Theatre on March 24, 2014 in New York City.
Doris Roberts attending the Opening Night Party for the Manhattan Theatre Club's 'Golden Age' at Beacon Restaurant in New York City on December 4, 2012.
DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble, New York City onApril 14, 2003
DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble, New York City onApril 14, 2003
DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble, New York City onApril 14, 2003
JERRY STILLER visits his friend DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
JERRY STILLER visits his friend DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
Peter Boyle visits his friend DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
Peter Boyle visits his friend DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
Peter Boyle visits his friend DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
Peter Boyle and wife visit his friend DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
Peter Boyle and wife visit his friend DORIS ROBERTS Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
DORIS ROBERTS ( With two of her fans who gave her a drawing by Keith Dougherty )Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR ?at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
DORIS ROBERTS ( Two of her fans who gave her a drawing by Keith Dougherty )Promoting her new book, ARE YOU HUNGRY, DEAR at a book signing held at Barnes & Noble,New York City.April 14, 2003
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