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Gilda Radner

1946-1989 · Toronto, ON / Chicago, IL

Founding SNL cast member and creator of Emily Litella and Roseanne Roseannadanna; widely cited as the template for every female sketch performer since.

Known for

Joined Toronto Second City in 1973 alongside Aykroyd, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Flaherty, John Candy.
Original SNL cast member (1975-1980); Emmy winner 1978.
Created Emily Litella, Roseanne Roseannadanna, Baba Wawa.
Married Gene Wilder (1984); died of ovarian cancer in 1989 at age 42.

Connected to

People

John Belushi Dan Aykroyd Bill Murray

Schools & Theaters

The Second City (Toronto)

Troupes

snl original cast

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilda_Radner
https://www.secondcity.com/people/gilda-radner

Referenced by

People

Catherine O'Hara Dan Aykroyd John Belushi

Troupes

Second City Toronto (Original Cast)

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