--- name: "Edie McClurg" canonical: "https://film.one/person/edie-mcclurg" fi1m_id: "edie-mcclurg" imdb_id: "nm0566052" tmdb_id: 3202 wikidata_id: "Q262738" roles: ["Actor"] born: "23 July 1951" reviewed_on_fi1m: 11 average_fi1m_score: 72 average_as: "actor" average_over: 11 updated: "2026-10-05T01:03:46.006177+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Edie McClurg ## Identity Edie McClurg - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/edie-mcclurg - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** edie-mcclurg - **IMDb ID:** nm0566052 - **TMDB ID:** 3202 - **Wikidata ID:** Q262738 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edie_McClurg, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q262738, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566052/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/3202 Actor. Born 23 July 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 23 July 1951, Kansas City, Missouri, USA - **Active:** 1976–2013 - **Also known as:** Edith Marie McClurg, Edith M. McClurg - **Frequently works with:** [John Hughes](https://film.one/person/john-hughes.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 11 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 86 (1), 1980s 74 (5), 1990s 62 (3), 2010s 72 (2) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 73 to 70 across 9 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 7 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 5 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 7, Family 5, Animation 4, Adventure 3, Crime 2, Drama 2 - **Screen time:** 18 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $2,868m across 10 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edie_McClurg, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q262738, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566052/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/3202 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*The Little Mermaid*](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid-1989.md) (80), [*Frozen*](https://film.one/film/frozen.md) (75), [*Flubber*](https://film.one/film/flubber.md) (50) - **AMC+:** [*Ferris Bueller's Day Off*](https://film.one/film/ferris-buellers-day-off.md) (81) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Edie McClurg > Edie McClurg makes a school secretary's chatter worth listening to. We value her comic timing and closely observed speech, though casting her as another cheery mother or neighbour has too often become the easy option. In *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* (1986), Grace, the school secretary, has plenty to say about how much everyone loves Ferris. Edie McClurg fills her speech with the little sounds of someone enjoying a conversation rather than simply delivering information. For her audition, she drew those sounds from women she had observed in Kansas City and added her own approving description of Ferris. We laughed at Grace's account of Ferris's popularity, because McClurg makes the secretary sound delighted to be passing it on. John Hughes's comedy is funny and generous, even when its hero is hard to take, and she belongs to its generous side. Her first film was *Carrie* (1976), but the 1980s comedies established the familiar casting: secretaries, mothers, neighbours and people paid to be helpful. She made four films with Hughes, a useful association for an actor whose improvisation could make a small part worth remembering. Her work with the Groundlings helps explain the readiness to make those little additions, which make Grace sound as though she has not rehearsed a word. That usefulness also made her easy to pigeonhole, with the comic housewife or neighbour becoming a repeated assignment. We would have liked more parts that did not ask her to arrive cheerful. Her appearance as Mallory's mum in Oliver Stone's *Natural Born Killers* (1994) takes her into a harsher kind of film. We found it worth seeing for its restless editing and committed performances, but its repetitive media satire makes it a qualified recommendation. Voice work became a substantial part of her career from the 1980s onwards, with roles including Carlotta in *The Little Mermaid* (1989), Dr Flora in *A Bug's Life* (1998) and Minny in *Cars* (2006). The warm, maternal or eccentric characters suit an actor who can establish a person through speech alone. The voice is recognisable, which need not be a failing when a supporting character has little time to establish herself. Start with Grace, and listen to what McClurg puts between the words. ## Biography Edie McClurg is an American actress. Her screen debut was as Helen Shyres in the 1976 film *Carrie*. She played Mallory's mother in *Natural Born Killers* (1994). McClurg studied at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and earned a master's degree from Syracuse University. She performed with the Groundlings improv troupe in Los Angeles. Among her best-known roles are Grace, the school secretary, in *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* (1986) and voice performances including Gerda in *Frozen* (2013), Minny in *Cars* (2006) and *Cars 2* (2011), Mary in *Wreck-It Ralph* (2012), Dr Flora in *A Bug's Life* (1998), and Carlotta in *The Little Mermaid* (1989). *Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.* ## On Fi1m (11) - *Frozen* (2013), Fi1m 75, as Gerda (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/frozen.md) - *Wreck-It Ralph* (2012), Fi1m 70, as Mary (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/wreck-it-ralph.md) - *A Bug's Life* (1998), Fi1m 73, as Dr. Flora (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/a-bugs-life.md) - *Flubber* (1997), Fi1m 50, as Martha George — [page](https://film.one/film/flubber.md) - *Natural Born Killers* (1994), Fi1m 64, as Mallory's Mom — [page](https://film.one/film/natural-born-killers.md) - *The Little Mermaid* (1989), Fi1m 80, as Carlotta (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid-1989.md) - *Back to School* (1986), Fi1m 72, as Marge — [page](https://film.one/film/back-to-school.md) - *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* (1986), Fi1m 81, as Grace, School Secretary — [page](https://film.one/film/ferris-buellers-day-off.md) - *Mr. Mom* (1983), Fi1m 62, as Check Out Lady — [page](https://film.one/film/mr-mom.md) - *Eating Raoul* (1982), Fi1m 75, as Susan — [page](https://film.one/film/eating-raoul.md) - *Carrie* (1976), Fi1m 86, as Helen — [page](https://film.one/film/carrie.md) ## Complete filmography (170) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Eyes Upon Waking* (2022), as Nurse Jane - *The Little Mermaid Live!* (2019), as Carlotta (archive footage) (voice) - *Lucky* (2019), as Miss Doris (voice) - *Theresa Is a Mother* (2015), as Cloris McDermott - *Tom and Jerry Santa's Little Helpers* (2014), as Mrs. Claus (voice) - *The Gift* (2014), as Old Lady - *A Long Way Off* (2014), Actor - *Frozen* (2013), as Gerda (voice) — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/frozen.md) - *Wander Over Yonder* (2013), series, as Trudi (voice) - *Curious George Swings into Spring* (2013), as Lydia / Mum / Lady (voice) - *Wreck-It Ralph* (2012), as Mary (voice) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/wreck-it-ralph.md) - *Foodfight!* (2012), as Mrs. Butterworth (voice) - *Heal Thyself* (2012), as Doris Green - *Cars 2* (2011), as Minny (voice) - *Pair of Kings* (2010), series, as June - *Regular Show* (2010), series, as Monique Sorrenstein (voice) - *Fish Hooks* (2010), series, as Mrs. Goldfishberg (voice) - *Holyman Undercover* (2010), as Martha - *Titan Maximum* (2009), series, as Gammy (voice) - *Fired Up!* (2009), as Ms. Klingerhoff - *The Life & Times of Tim* (2008), series, as Helen (voice) - *Miss Guided* (2008), series, as Mrs. Pool - *What's Wrong with Ruth?* (2007), as Mother (voice) - *Rules of Engagement* (2007), series, as Silvia - *Country Remedy* (2007), as Maggie Perkins - *Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas* (2006), as (voice) - *Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen* (2006), as Mrs. Claus (voice) - *Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!* (2006), as Peggy Jones / Sea Salt Sally (voice) - *Cars* (2006), as Minny (voice) - *Hannah Montana* (2006), series, as Cindy Merriwether - *Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains* (2005), as Grandma Taters (voice) - *Everything You Want* (2005), as Mary Louise Morrison - *Fat Actress* (2005), series, as Nosy Lady - *American Dragon: Jake Long* (2005), series, as Tooth Fairy (voice) - *Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas* (2004), as Santa's Workshop Announcer (voice) - *Breaking Dawn* (2004), as Nurse Olivia - *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as Connie Thomas — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md) - *Higglytown Heroes* (2004), series, as Fran (voice) - *The Batman* (2004), series, as Mrs. Brown (voice) - *Rocket Power: The Big Day* (2004), as Violet Stimpleton (voice) - *Home on the Range* (2004), as Additional Voices (voice) - *To Kill a Mockumentary* (2004), as Estelle - *Fish Without a Bicycle* (2003), as Greta - *NCIS* (2003), series, as Mrs. Ruth Potts — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *Two and a Half Men* (2003), series, as Helen — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/tv/two-and-a-half-men.md) - *Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star* (2003), as Mrs. Gertrude - *Air Bud: Spikes Back* (2003), as Gram Gram - *Stinky Pierre* (2003), as Adrean (voice) - *Stuart Little: The Animated Series* (2003), series, as (voice) - *Now You Know* (2002), as Pat - *The Master of Disguise* (2002), as Mother Disguisey - *The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius* (2002), series, as Grandma Taters (voice) - *Changing Hearts* (2002), as Nurse Rollins - *National Lampoon's Van Wilder* (2002), as Campus Tour Guide - *Rocket Power: Race Across New Zealand* (2002), as Violet - *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Madge - *Clifford the Big Red Dog* (2000), series, as Mrs. Bleakman (voice) - *The Kids from Room 402* (2000), series, as Roberta McCoy - *Meeting Daddy* (2000), as Dot - *Hanging Up* (2000), as Esther - *The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea* (2000), as Carlotta (voice) - *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Julie - *Rocket Power* (1999), series, as Violet Stimpleton (voice) - *The Manor* (1999), as Mrs. French - *Crashbox* (1999), series, Actor - *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Edie McClurg (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md) - *Can't Stop Dancing* (1999), as Beverly McGuire - *Batman Beyond* (1999), series, as Ms. Martel (voice) - *Providence* (1999), series, as Meryl Ridley - *Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery* (1998), as Miranda Hoggendobber - *A Bug's Life* (1998), as Dr. Flora (voice) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/a-bugs-life.md) - *The Rugrats Movie* (1998), as Nurse (voice) - *Holy Man* (1998), as Laundry Lady #2 - *Maggie Winters* (1998), series, Actor - *CatDog* (1998), series, as Mrs. Grock (voice) - *Flubber* (1997), as Martha George — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/flubber.md) - *Cow and Chicken* (1997), series, as Sis / Lunch Lady (voice) - *Casper: A Spirited Beginning* (1997), as Librarian - *Perversions of Science* (1997), series, as The Farmer's Wife - *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch* (1996), series, as Maw Maw - *Bone Chillers* (1996), series, as Miss Webb - *7th Heaven* (1996), series, as Mrs. Beeker - *Carpool* (1996), as Franklin's Mom (voice) - *Inhumanoid* (1996), as Dr. Marianne Snow - *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Nurse Debbie, Crissy, Bridget - *Under the Hula Moon* (1995), as Dolly - *Dumb and Dumber* (1995), series, as Mrs. Greeves (voice) - *Caroline in the City* (1995), series, as Margaret Duffy - *Life with Louie* (1995), series, as Mom (voice) - *Night Stand with Dick Dietrick* (1995), series, Actor - *Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman* (1994), as Ora Anderson (Mom) (voice) - *Touched by an Angel* (1994), series, as Loafer - *Natural Born Killers* (1994), as Mallory's Mom — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/natural-born-killers.md) - *Tiny Toon Spring Break* (1994), as Winnie Pig (voice) - *Monty* (1994), series, Actor - *Problem Child* (1993), series, as Additional Voices (voice) - *Airborne* (1993), as Aunt Irene - *Stepmonster* (1993), Actor - *Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun* (1993), as DMV Clerk - *Ring of the Musketeers* (1992), series, as Betty - *A River Runs Through It* (1992), as Mrs. Burns - *Mad About You* (1992), series, as Rosie - *Picket Fences* (1992), series, as Mother Dinkel - *The Addams Family* (1992), series, as Normina Normanmeyer (voice) - *Goof Troop* (1992), series, as Jean (voice) - *Melrose Place* (1992), series, as Hilda Morris - *Adventures in Wonderland* (1992), series, as Eye Doctor - *Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation* (1992), as Winnie Pig (voice) - *Curly Sue* (1991), as Secretary - *Drexell's Class* (1991), series, Actor - *The New WKRP in Cincinnati* (1991), series, Actor - *Darkwing Duck* (1991), series, as Additional Voices (voice) - *Dinosaurs* (1991), series, as Shopper (voice) - *Menu for Murder* (1990), as Patsy Webber - *Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes* (1990), as Mathilda (voice) - *Tiny Toon Adventures* (1990), series, as Winnie Pig (voice) - *TaleSpin* (1990), series, as Mrs. Vandersnoot (voice) - *Bobby's World* (1990), series, as Mrs. Orso (voice) - *Gravedale High* (1990), series, as (voice) - *The Little Mermaid* (1989), as Carlotta (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid-1989.md) - *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Mrs. Oliver — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md) - *Dance 'Til Dawn* (1988), as Ruth Strull - *Roseanne* (1988), series, Actor — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/roseanne.md) - *Empty Nest* (1988), series, Actor - *Elvira: Mistress of the Dark* (1988), as Chastity Pariah - *She's Having a Baby* (1988), as Lynn - *Crash Course* (1988), as Beth Crawford - *Planes, Trains and Automobiles* (1987), as Car Rental Agent - *Full House* (1987), series, Actor - *Married... with Children* (1987), series, as Mrs. Tot - *Christmas Every Day* (1986), as The Christmas Fairy (voice) - *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Cille Vonzel - *Back to School* (1986), as Marge — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/back-to-school.md) - *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* (1986), as Grace, School Secretary — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/ferris-buellers-day-off.md) - *The Hogan Family* (1986), series, as Mrs. Patty Poole - *The Longshot* (1986), as Donna - *The Golden Girls* (1985), series, as Nurse DeFarge — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-golden-girls.md) - *Small Wonder* (1985), series, as Bonnie Brindle - *Cinderella* (1985), as Bertha - *The History of White People in America* (1985), as Housewife - *Mr. Belvedere* (1985), series, Actor - *Moonlighting* (1985), series, as Beauty Salon Customer — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/moonlighting.md) - *Snorks* (1984), series, as Ms. Seabottom/ Mrs. Seaworthy - *Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers* (1984), as The Queen - *Bill: On His Own* (1983), as Angela - *Mr. Mom* (1983), as Check Out Lady — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-mom.md) - *The Paragon of Comedy* (1983), Actor - *Madame's Place* (1982), series, as Solaria - *Faerie Tale Theatre* (1982), series, as Bertha - *No Soap, Radio* (1982), series, Actor - *Teachers Only* (1982), series, Actor - *Working* (1982), as Switchboard Operator - *Pandemonium* (1982), as Blue's Mom - *Eating Raoul* (1982), as Susan — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/eating-raoul.md) - *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Switchboard Operator - *The Pee-wee Herman Show* (1981), as Hermit Hattie · Writer - *Harper Valley* (1981), series, as Willamae Jones - *Oh, God! Book II* (1980), as Secretary - *Cheech & Chong's Next Movie* (1980), as Gloria's Mom (Groundling) - *Hello, Larry* (1979), series, Actor - *WKRP in Cincinnati* (1978), series, as Lucille Tarlek - *Once Upon a Brothers Grimm* (1977), as Esmeralda - *The Richard Pryor Show* (1977), series, Actor - *The Kallikaks* (1977), series, Actor - *Cracking Up* (1977), Actor - *The Chevy Chase Show* (1977), as Various - *Carrie* (1976), as Helen — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/carrie.md) - *Alice* (1976), series, Actor - *The Jeffersons* (1975), series, Actor - *Columbo* (1971), series, as Mrs. Lerby — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/columbo.md) ## Gallery - ![Edie McClurg](https://film.one/media/person/84359/gallery-c9748a5fb3bb.jpg) Edie McClurg — John Mueller, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Annie_Awards_Edie_McClurg.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Edie McClurg](https://film.one/media/person/84359/gallery-c473967aadbf.jpg) Edie McClurg — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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