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Charlotte Rae (born '''Charlotte Rae Lubotsky''' on April 22 1926 ) is an American actress and singer known for her portrayal of Edna Garrett , in the sitcoms '' Diff'rent Strokes '' and '' The Facts Of Life '', in which she appeared from 1979 until 1986 .

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin , the second of three daughters, Rae failed to complete her studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois .

A stage actress since the 1950s, when she appeared Off-Broadway in The Threepenny Opera , Rae appeared in early seasons of '' Sesame Street '' and in a number of films. Her first significant success was in the sitcom '' Car 54, Where Are You? '' (1961 - 1963) as "Silvia Schnauser".

She was married to the composer, John Strauss , with whom she had one son, and was divorced in 1976 . She has acknowledged that she is a former Alcoholic .


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