Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Patty Duke Biography

Birth Name:

Anna Marie Duke

Birth Place:

Queens, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, author

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)
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! Was an advocate for mental-health issues

1984Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special: nominated
1983People's Choice Awards-Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program: winner
1983Genie Awards-Best Performance by a Foreign Actress: nominated
1981Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children's Programming: nominated
1981Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special: nominated
1978Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
1978Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special: nominated
1970Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1970Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
1966Golden Globe-Actress in a Television Series: nominated
1964Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series: nominated
1963Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actress: winner
1963Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1962Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner