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Nanette Fabray Biography

Birth Name:Ruby Bernadette Nanette Theres Fabares

Birth Place:San Diego, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Is a recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award
  • Won the 1960 Golden Apple Award for Most Cooperative Actress
  • In 1993, she received the Women's International Center Living Legacy Award
  • Is the aunt of actress and producer Shelley Fabares
  • From a very early age, she suffered from a hearing impariment
  • Started performing in vaudeville shows at the age of three
  • Studied tap dancing with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson as a child

Awards

  • 1956Primetime Emmy-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1957Primetime Emmy-Best Continuing Performance by a Comedienne in a Series: winner