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Patty Duke
Patty Duke (born Anna Marie Duke on 1946-12-14) was an American actress whose prodigious talent propelled her from a troubled childhood in Queens to the pinnacle of Hollywood. Raised by a mother struggling with depression and an alcoholic father, Duke entered the entertainment world at age six when the Ross talent managers discovered her and reshaped her identity, insisting “Anna Marie is dead.” By twelve she was a contestant on The $64,000 Question, and at fifteen she originated the role of Helen Keller on Broadway in The Miracle Worker, a performance that translated to the 1962 film and earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the youngest competitive‑category winner at that time. The success of the play led to the creation of The Patty Duke Show (1963‑1966), where she portrayed twins Patty and Cathy Lane, showcasing her versatility and earning an Emmy nomination. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s she tackled more mature parts such as Neely O'Hara in Valley of the Dolls and the title role in Me, Natalie, winning a Golden Globe for the latter. Her career was marked by five major awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a reputation for both comedic timing and dramatic depth.
In the 1980s Duke broke new ground as the second woman to serve as President of the Screen Actors Guild (1985‑1988), where she navigated labor negotiations and guild relocation. After her 1982 diagnosis of bipolar disorder she became a vocal mental‑health advocate, authoring Call Me Anna and Brilliant Madness while lobbying Congress and working with NIMH and NAMI. Duke’s personal life included four marriages—Harry Falk, Michael Tell, John Astin, and Michael Pearce—and three children, including actors Sean and Mackenzie Astin. She continued to act into the 2000s, appearing on shows like Glee and Liv and Maddie, and remained active in advocacy until her death from sepsis on 2016-03-29 in Coeur d'Alone, Idaho.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Anna Marie Duke
Born: New York City, New York, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: December 14, 1946
Occupations: Actress, Singer, Author, Mental health advocate
Years Active: 1950-2015
Children: 3
Spouses: Harry Falk, Michael Tell, John Astin, Michael Pearce
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Awards and Nominations Received by Patty Duke
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)
The Miracle WorkerMovies Featuring Patty Duke
The Miracle Worker
The Swarm
Valley of the Dolls
Willy/Milly
Unanswered Prayers
Amazing Love
Power of the Air
Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
Little John
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
Call Me Anna
Absolute Strangers
The Babysitter
By Design
Something So Right
Please Don’t Hit Me, Mom
Always Remember I Love You
I Love Liberty
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Amityville: The Evil Escapes
George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
Fight for Life
George Washington
Everybody’s Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure
George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
The Power and the Glory
Killer on Board
The Storyteller
Captains and the Kings
She Waits
Inside ‘the Swarm’
Hanging by a Thread
Billie
A Killer Among Friends
The Miracle Worker
The Goddess
Curse of the Black Widow
Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby
Love Finds A Home
Meet Me in St. Louis
Happy Anniversary
Cries from the Heart
Kimberly
Prelude to a Kiss
Me, Natalie
A Christmas Memory
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
A Matter of Justice
Wuthering Heights
When He Didn’t Come Home
Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah
Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls
The Daydreamer
You’ll Like My Mother
4D Man
Family of Strangers
My Sweet Charlie
A Family Upside Down
Nightmare
Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage
Career Timeline
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1992
A Killer Among Friends
Jean Monroe
Prelude to a Kiss
Mrs. Boyle
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Jean Williams
1989
Amityville: The Evil Escapes
Nancy Evans
Everybody’s Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure
Carolyn Henry
1977
Killer on Board
Norma Walsh
The Storyteller
Sue Davidoff
Curse of the Black Widow
Laura Lockwood
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