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Patty Duke |
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Birth Place: Elmhurst, New York, USA
Birthday:December 14, 1946
Height:0' 0"
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- She has been diagnosed as being manic-depressive, and has co-authored a book about the disorder, "A Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic-Depressive Illness"
- Son, with Pearce, Kevin born. [1988]
- Dated Desi Arnaz Jr.
- Mother of actors Sean Astin and Mackenzie Astin
- Running neck and neck with Jane Seymour as the "Queen of TV Movies".
- President of Screen Actors Guild (SAG). [1985-1988]
- Born at 10:39 PM EST
- She was the youngest actress at the time (12) to have her name above the marquee title on Broadway ("The Miracle Worker") and the youngest ever (16) to have a TV series bearing her name ("The Patty Duke Show" (1963)).
- Her second marriage to Michael Tell came about suddenly during a particular virulent manic attack, ignited by a broken romance with Desi Arnaz Jr.. The marriage lasted 13 days.
- Sean Astin is the son of Michael Tell. John Astin later adopted Sean.
- Auditioned for the role of Kathryn Janeway on "Star Trek: Voyager" (1995). .
- Has a gold record, 1965's "Please, Just Don't Stand There" in addition to her acting awards.
- Grandmother of actress Alexandra Astin and Elizabeth Louise Astin.
- Won the Theatre World Award for Best Debut Performance for the 1959-60 Broadway season. She was awarded this honor for her performance as Helen Keller in the stage version of "The Miracle Worker."
- Early in her career, she appeared in television commercials, including one for the Remco Movieland Drive-In Theatre (at your favorite toy store...only $5.98).
- Sister of Ray Duke and Carol Duke. Patty is the youngest of the three.
- Underwent single bypass heart surgery on November 3, 2004 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
- Parents are Frances and John Patrick Duke, who was an alcoholic and left the family when Patty was very young.
- Spoke at the memorial service for her beloved friend and mentor, Miss Anne Bancroft, in June 2005.
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