From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mae Laborde (May 13, 1909 – January 9, 2012) was an American television and film actress, who began her career at the age of 93 and who was active until her death at age 102. She was best known for her appearances on Talkshow with Spike Feresten as well as portraying Gladys on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Background Born in 1909 to Paul and Fereday Shamlian,in Fresno, Laborde arrived in Los Angeles at the height of the Great Depression. She met her ...