Martha Raye
Martha Raye (born Margy Reed; August 27, 1916 – October 19, 1994), nicknamed The Big Mouth, was an American comic actress and singer who performed in movies, and later on television. She also acted in plays, including Broadway. She was honored in 1969 at the Academy Awards as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient for her volunteer efforts and services to the troops.
Martha Raye | |
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Raye in c. 1930s | |
| Born | Margy Reed August 27, 1916 Butte, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 1994 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Main Post Cemetery in Fort Liberty, North Carolina |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, comedian |
| Years active | 1934–1989 |
| Spouses | Neal Lang
(m. 1941; div. 1944)Nick Condos
(m. 1944; div. 1953)Edward T. Begley
(m. 1954; div. 1956)Robert O'Shea
(m. 1956; div. 1960)Mark Harris (m. 1991) |
| Children | 1 |
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