Sandy Duncan

Birth Name:

Sandra Kay Duncan

Birth Place:

Henderson, Texas, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

A street in Taylorville, Ill․, the hometown of her character on "Funny Face" and "The Sandy Duncan Show" was named "Sandy Duncan Drive" in her honor
Received the National Rehabilitation Hospital Victory Award for facing adversity with courage and strength
Volunteered for a non-profit organization called Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
When she was 12 years old, she worked in a local production of "The King and I" for $150 a week
Headlined many stage productions, including a Broadway revival of Peter Pan that won her much recognition
Though she is best known for her lauded role in "Funny Face," later renamed "The Sandy Duncan Show," due to health problems and bad time slots, neither series lasted long
Appeared in a popular series of Wheat Thins commercials, often with her two sons

1972Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1972Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - Female:Nominated
1972Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated

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