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Martha Raye Biography

Birth Name:Margy Reed

Birth Place:Butte, Montana, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • In 1974, she received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
  • In 1988, she received the Women's International Center Living Legacy Award
  • In 1993, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Started performing in her parents' vaudeville show at the age of three
  • Entertained troops with the United Service Organizations during World War II
  • Had to have her scripts read to her because she lacked formal schooling
  • Was the first female honorary member of the Friars Club

Awards

  • 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1963Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated