Born on December 14, 1946, in Elmhurst, New York, as Anna Marie Duke. Her acting career began when she was introduced to her brother Ray Duke's managers, John and Ethel Ross. Soon after, Anna Marie became Patty, the actress. Patty started off in commercials, a few movies and some bit parts. Her first big...See full bio »
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A Visit from Uncle Jed
(1966)
(performer: "Skip To My Lou" - uncredited, "When The Saints Go Marching In" - uncredited, "The Fountain In The Park While Strolling Through The Park One Day" - uncredited)
1978The 30th Annual Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series & Best Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special
1970The 27th Annual Golden Globes Awards
(TV movie)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical and Presenter: Best Actress in a TV-Series-Comedy/Musical
[on her wardrobe on
The Patty Duke Show] Not only did I hate those clothes, but they put my name on some and successfully merchandised them, so a lot of other poor girls were walking around with the same ugly clothes I had to wear.
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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"
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