Acquired in New York in the mid 1960s. Charlotte Rae is an acclaimed American actress and singer whose career spans six decades. Best known for her portrayal of 'Edna Garrett' in the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life (1978 - 1986), Ms. Rae has frequently appeared on Broadway receiving numerous Tony accolades notably for 'Mammy Yokum' in Li'l Abner
for 'Mrs. Bardell' in Pickwick opposite Sir Harry Secombe
for 'Tia Maria' in Whiskey and an Emmy nomination for Queen of the Stardust Ballroom. Ms. Rae's substantial achievements also include an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Samuel Beckett's Happy Days and a role as the famed 'Mrs Peachum' in the legendary production of The Threepenny Opera, alongside Bea Arthur and Lotte Lenya. Ms. Rae has also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy and to the present day, continues to appear on stage and screen.