Happy 92nd Birthday Marla Gibbs! Marla Gibbs is an actress, singer, comedian and writer who started her acting career in 1970s. She is best known for her roles as the feisty maid, Florence Johnston in "The Jeffersons," and Mary Jenkins in "227," which ran on NBC from 1985-1990. An eight-time NAACP Image Award winner, Marla has received several honors over the years, including Essence Woman of the Year. She has not carried a series since "227", but made appearances on popular shows, including ER

Marla Gibbs and her daughter, Angela, talk about the late Norman Lear, who produced her hit show, 'The Jeffersons.' | Entertainment Tonight