- Category:
- Richest Celebrities › Actors
- Net Worth:
- $4 Million
- Birthdate:
- Jun 14, 1931 (92 years old)
- Birthplace:
- Chicago
- Gender:
- Female
- Profession:
- Actor, Singer, Comedian
- Nationality:
- United States of America
Marla Gibbs net worth and salary: Marla Gibbs is an American actress who has a net worth of $4 million. Marla Gibbs is probably most well-known for her portrayal of the sarcastic maid Florence Johnston on the popular 70's/80's TV sitcom, The Jeffersons. Gibbs started acting late in life: she was reservations agent for United Airlines before joining Performing Arts Society of Los Angeles. Soon after, she was in well received productions at the Zodiac Theatre. In the early seventies, Gibbs was casted in her most memorable role on The Jeffersons.
When the much-loved sitcom ended in 1985, Gibbs was a favourite in black TV sitcoms including Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin and The Hughleys. Amongst the height of her fame as an actress, Gibbs owned a jazz club called Marla's Memory Lane Jazz and Supper Club from 1980-1999. She also recorded a jazz CD 'It's Never Too Late' and co-wrote and sang the theme song for the 1980's TV hit, 277. Gibbs also starred in the comedy sitcom as the sharp-tongued, inner-city housewife Mary Jenkins.
