What is bess mary tyler moore?

Bess Mary Tyler Moore, commonly known as Mary Tyler Moore, was an American actress, producer, and philanthropist. She was born on December 29, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York and passed away on January 25, 2017, in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Moore started her career in entertainment in the late 1950s as a dancer and later transitioned to acting. She became a household name in the 1960s with her portrayal of Laura Petrie on the popular television show "The Dick Van Dyke Show." In the 1970s, Moore starred in her own sitcom, "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," which is considered a groundbreaking show for its portrayal of an independent career woman.

Throughout her career, Moore won multiple Emmy Awards and a Tony Award for her performances on stage and screen. She was also a successful producer, founding MTM Enterprises with her husband Grant Tinker, which produced several hit television shows including "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show."

In addition to her work in entertainment, Moore was actively involved in philanthropy, advocating for animal rights and diabetes research. She also served as the International Chairman of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Moore's contributions to television and film, as well as her activism and philanthropy, have left a lasting impact on American culture.