American TV, film and stage character actress Jean Stapleton had an estimated net worth of $10 million. She is best recognized for playing the role of Edith Bunker on the sitcom All in the Family. Her role on All in the Family won her several awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and three Emmy Awards.

Jeanne Murray Stapleton was born on January 19, 1923  in New York City, New York, USA. She died on May 31, 2013 at the age of 90. She was married to her husband William H. Putch until his death in 1983. Together, the couple had a son named John, who later became a TV director, and a daughter named Pamela, who became a TV producer.

Stapleton was featured in a number of hit Broadway musicals such as Bells Are Ringing, Funny Girl, Juno and Damn Yankees. 

In addition to All In The Family, Jean Stapleton appeared in The Defenders, Klute, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, You've Got Mail, Michael, Everybody Loves Raymond, You've Got Mail, and Touched by an Angel.