Mary Tyler Moore was an American actress, producer, and social advocate. She is best known for her roles on
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961â1966) and
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970â1977), which "helped define a new vision of American womanhood" and "appealed to an audience facing the new trials of modern-day existence". Moore won seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in
Ordinary People. Moore is also known for her supporting role in the musical film
Thoroughly Modern Millie. Moore was an advocate for animal rights, vegetarianism and diabetes prevention.