Marla Gibbs was born in Beltsville, Maryland. She graduated from the University of Maryland with dual degrees in Theatre and Education. She began her television career as an actress on "The Mod Squad" and "" before making her acting debut in the film "The Mack" (1975). One of the prima donnas of daytime television, she is most widely known for her role as Shirley on "All My Children."
Her roles include:
She is most recently known for her role as Aunt Viv on the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris."
As an author, Gibbs has written about relationships, politics, and children's issues
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Her book, "Raising Good Kids: How to Help Your Child Become Respectful, Responsible, and Well-Liked", is endorsed by Dr. Laura Schlessinger.
Her other books include: