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Patty Duke

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Patty Duke: Biography

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Birth Name: Anna Marie Duke
Birth Place: Elmhurst, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/14/1946, Sagittarius
Profession: Actor

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Patty Duke Fast Facts:

Practiced walking around blindfolded to prepare for her Oscar-winning performance as Helen Keller in 1962's The Miracle Worker.
Delivered one of the most incoherent acceptance speeches in Emmy history when she received an award for her role in My Sweet Charlie (1970). She later wrote: "Accepting the Emmy . . . turned into a nationally televised nightmare."
Became the second woman elected president of the Screen Actors Guild in 1985.
Published frank autobiography entitled Call Me Anna in 1987 and has been a spokesperson for mental health ever since.

Patty Duke Relationships:
Carol Duke - Sister
Charlene Pearce - Stepdaughter
Desi Arnaz Jr. - Ex-significant Other
Francis Duke - Mother
Harry Falk - Ex-husband
John Astin - Ex-husband
John Patrick Duke - Father
Kevin Pearce - Son
Mackenzie Astin - Son
Michael Pearce - Husband
Michael Tell - Ex-husband
Raelene Pearce - Stepdaughter
Raymond Duke - Brother
Sean Astin - Son
Patty Duke Awards:
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series - Nominee
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
1970 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1984 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special - 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
1963 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Winner
1983 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program - Winner
1963 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - 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
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children's Programming - Nominee