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Patty Duke

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Patty Duke Fast Facts:

Began acting at age 8 when her brother's talent managers spotted her.
First credited screen role was in 1958's The Goddess.
Practiced walking around blindfolded to prepare for the role of Helen Keller on Broadway in The Miracle Worker; reprised the role for the 1962 film version and won an Oscar.
In 1963 became the youngest person to have a TV show named after her (The Patty Duke Show).
Appeared in the cult classic Valley of the Dolls in 1967.
Won her first Emmy for 1970's My Sweet Charlie.
Has appeared in more than 70 TV movies, including a 1979 version of The Miracle Worker in which she played Annie Sullivan.
Became the second woman elected president of the Screen Actors Guild in 1985.
Published the frank autobiography Call Me Anna in 1987 and revealed she was manic depressive; authored A Brilliant Madness: Living With Manic Depressive Illness in 1992.
Returned to Broadway in the 2002 revival of Oklahoma!
Is an advocate for mental-health issues.

Patty Duke Relationships:
Harry Falk - Ex-husband
John Astin - Ex-husband
Charlene Pearce - Stepdaughter
Francis Duke - Mother
Michael Tell - Ex-husband
Carol Duke - Sister
John Patrick Duke - Father
Kevin Pearce - Son
Desi Arnaz Jr. - Ex-significant Other
Mackenzie Astin - Son
Raelene Pearce - Stepdaughter
Michael Pearce - Husband
Raymond Duke - Brother
Sean Astin - Son
Patty Duke Awards:
1984 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children's Programming - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series - Nominee
1970 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1964 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1970 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1966 Golden Globe: Actress in a Television Series - Nominee
1962 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Winner
1980 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series - Winner
1983 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program - Winner