Martha Raye

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Birth Name: Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed

Born: 27 August 1916 Died: 19 October 1994

Country of origin: United States

Height: 5' 3"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Mark Harris

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My Favourite Old Hollywood Hairstyles (519 items)
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SAG Life Achievement Award Winners (63 items)
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SNAFU - SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - Martha Raye, Carole Landis and Mitzi Mayfair

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Description: 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. Known as "The Big Mouth" and considered the female equivalent to Bob Hope, Martha Raye was an American icon in her own right. She was born Margy Reed in Butte, Montana, to Maybelle Hazel (Hooper) and Peter Reed, Jr., vaudeville performers. ... (more)