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Martha Raye

1916 – 1994

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Martha Raye was an American comic actress and singer whose career spanned six decades across film, theater, and television. Her wide smile and energetic comedic style earned her the nickname "The Big Mouth."

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
August 27, 1916
Butte
Date of death
October 19, 1994
Los Angeles
Citizenship

United States

Occupations & fields
actorsingerstage actortelevision actorfilm actorcomedian
Awards & honours
Presidential Medal of FreedomJean Hersholt Humanitarian AwardScreen Actors Guild Life Achievement Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Field and occupation
Americká filmová herečka a zpěvačka.
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