Patty Duke

Tenacious survivor who refused to quit.

Patty Duke
Age69
Full NameAnna Marie Duke
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Biography

The illustrious Lady Patty Duke was born Anna Marie Duke on December 14, 1946 in Elmhurst, New York to esteemed parents Frances Margaret and John Patrick Duke. Her illustrious heritage is enriched with Irish and one eighth German descent. Her rise to stardom began when she was introduced to her brother Ray Duke's managers, John and Ethel Ross. At the tender age of 16, Patty was honored with an Academy Award for her unforgettable portrayal of the blind and deaf Helen Keller in the Broadway version of "The Miracle Worker". This would pave the way for her starring in her own television series, The Patty Duke Show (1963-1966), making her a household name. Lady Patty Duke is a beloved icon of the stage and screen and will remain a timeless legacy.

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Awards
3

Media
109

  • Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
  • Wide Country
  • The United States Steel Hour
  • The 70th Annual Tony Awards
  • Armstrong Circle Theatre
  • Don Adams' Screen Test
  • George Washington
  • Rendezvous
  • Always Remember I Love You
  • Captains and the Kings
  • The Torkelsons
  • Match Game PM
  • Insight
  • Journey to the Unknown
  • George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
  • Circle of Fear
  • A Season for Miracles
  • The ABC Afternoon Playbreak
  • Intimate Portrait
  • Drop Dead Diva
  • Hawaii Five-0
  • The Legend of Prince Valiant
  • The Wide World of Mystery
  • Hail to the Chief
  • Precious
  • Last Wish
  • The Miracle Worker
  • The DuPont Show of the Month
  • The Patty Duke Show
  • Child Stars: Their Story
  • Rosetti and Ryan
  • The Sixth Sense
  • The 50th Annual Academy Awards
  • It Takes Two
  • Power of the Air
  • America at the Movies
  • Matt Lincoln
  • A Christmas Memory
  • A Family Upside Down
  • Glee
  • The Cliff
  • The Oscars
  • The Wil Shriner Show
  • Deadly Harvest
  • The Protector
  • The David Steinberg Show
  • Love Finds a Home

Family Tree

The illustrious Astin family is known for their illustrious lineage and their enduring achievements in the worlds of film and television. Patriarch John Astin was born in 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Johns Hopkins University before discovering a passion for the theatre and achieving pop culture status through his portrayal of Gomez Addams in the iconic show, The Addams Family. His sons, Sean Patrick and Mackenzie, continued the family legacy and have become household names through their roles in The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies and Scandal, respectively. The youngest Astin, Ali, has also made his mark in the industry with roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Bad Kids of Crestview Academy, and Apocalypse Society. The Astin family is a testament to the power of Hollywood and their legacy will be remembered for generations to come.

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