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Patty Duke Biography

Birth Name:Anna Marie Duke

Birth Place:Elmhurst, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

Revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1982 and has since worked with the National Institute of Mental Health and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
She released her single "Don't Just Stand There," which reached No․ 8 on the Top 40 hits in 1965
At 12 years old she appeared on "The $64,000 Question," winning $32,000, which was later revealed that the show was fake and she testified before a congressional panel
Renamed by her childhood managers after child actress Patty McCormack
Quote: "I subscribe to the theory that says you're a product of all your experiences․․․I am finally, most of the time, happy with the product․ I now think it is OK to be Patty Duke"
Quote: "Actors take risks all the time․ We put ourselves on the line․ It is creative to be able to interpret someone's words and breathe life into them․"
Given her own television show, "The Patty Duke Show" in 1963, which lasted for three seasons and earned her an Emmy nomination
Gained critical acclaim at an early age for both her stage and screen portrayals of Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker"
Gave birth to son Sean Astin in 1971, but it was not until years later that the two learned the identity of Astin's father
Enjoyed a successful singing career throughout the 1960s and landed two Top 40 hits

Awards

1963Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1963Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: winner
1963Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1963Golden Laurel-Top Female Supporting Performance: winner
1963Gold Medal-Favorite Motion Picture: winner
1964Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series (Lead): nominated
1966Golden Globe-Best TV Star - Female: nominated
1966Golden Laurel-Musical Performance, Female: nominated
1967Gold Medal-Favorite TV Program: nominated
1968Gold Medal-Favorite Motion Picture: nominated
1970Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: winner
1970Golden Laurel-Female Dramatic Performance: nominated
1970Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series: winner
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special: nominated
1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: winner
1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated
1983Genie-Best Performance by a Foreign Actress: nominated
1984Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Religious Programming - Performers: nominated
1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated
1984Bronze Wrangler-Fictional Television Drama: winner
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2003TV Land Award-Favorite Dual-Role Character: nominated
2004TV Land Award-Favorite Dual Role Character: winner