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ZaSu Pitts Biography
Birth Name:Eliza Susan Pitts
Birth Place:Parsons, Kansas, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Got her big break when she was discovered by screenwriter Frances Marion
- Was best known for her performances in comedic films
- Has made appearances on the radio show "Fibber McGee and Molly․"
- Made her Broadway debut in the 1944 play "Ramshackle Inn․"
- Was the inspiration behind the persona of "Popeye" cartoon character Olive Oyl
- In 1953, she was featured in the Broadway play "The Bat․"
- In 1994, she was featured on a commemorative U․S․ postage stamp
Awards
- 1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1959Primetime Emmy-Best Supporting Actress (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series: nominated