Martha Raye

Actor, Film actor

1916 – 1994

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Who was Martha Raye?

Martha Raye was an American comic actress and standards singer who performed in movies, and later on television. She was honored in 1969 with an Academy Award as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient for her volunteer efforts and services to the troops.

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Born
Aug 27, 1916
Butte
Also known as
  • Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed
  • The Big Mouth
  • Margy Reed
  • The Female Bob Hope
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Methodist
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Butte
Died
Oct 19, 1994
Los Angeles
Resting place
Fort Bragg Main Post Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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