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Amanda Blake (I) (1929–1989)

Amanda Blake was born in Buffalo, NY, of English and Scottish descent. She and her parents moved to Claremont, California, while Amanda was still in high school, and she graduated from Claremont High. She enrolled at Pomona College but, due to her avid participation in community and theater productions, she was devoting much more time to acting ... See full bio »
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Known For

Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke Kitty / Kitty Russell
(1955-1974)
Miss Robin Crusoe
Miss Robin Crusoe Miss Robin Crusoe
(1954)
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge Kitty
(1987)
The Adventures of Hajji Baba
The Adventures of Hajji Baba Banah
(1954)
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 1989 Dragnet (TV Series)
Mrs. Sylvia Wilson
- Nouveau Gypsies (1989) ... Mrs. Sylvia Wilson
 1989 B.O.R.N.
Rosie
 1988 The Boost
Barbara
 1987 Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge (TV Movie)
Kitty
 1986 Brothers (TV Series)
Carlotta
- A Penny a Dance (1986) ... Carlotta
 1983 Hart to Hart (TV Series)
Big Sam
- The Wayward Hart (1983) ... Big Sam
 1979 The Love Boat (TV Series)
Nora Knox
- The Grass Is Always Greener/Three Stages of Love/Oldies But Goodies (1979) ... Nora Knox
 1976 The Quest (TV Series)
Miss Sally
- Day of Outrage (1976) ... Miss Sally
 1974 Betrayal (TV Movie)
Helen Mercer
 1955-1974 Gunsmoke (TV Series)
Kitty / Kitty Russell
- The Disciple (1974) ... Kitty
- To Ride a Yeller Horse (1974) ... Kitty
- Cowtown Hustler (1974) ... Kitty
- Trail of Bloodshed (1974) ... Kitty
- The Schoolmarm (1974) ... Kitty
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 1956-1971 The Edge of Night (TV Series)
Dr. Julianna Stanhower
- Episode #1.4000 (1971) ... Dr. Julianna Stanhower
- Episode #1.3999 (1971) ... Dr. Julianna Stanhower
- Episode #1.3378 (1969) ... Dr. Julianna Stanhower
- Episode #1.3376 (1969) ... Dr. Julianna Stanhower
- Episode #1.1404 (1961) ... Dr. Julianna Stanhower
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 1966 Clown Alley (TV Movie)
Pickpocket Clown
 1955-1963 The Red Skelton Hour (TV Series)
Ruby / the Widder Jenkins / Nurse / ...
- Frontier Coward (1963) ... the Widder Jenkins
- San Fernando and the Kaaka Maami Island (1961) ... Ruby
- San Fernando and Herbie (1961) ... Ruby
- San Fernando for Governor (1960) ... Ruby
- San Fernando's Treasure Hunt (1959) ... Ruby
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 1953-1959 General Electric Theater (TV Series)
Rita
- Night Club (1959) ... Rita
- The Wine of St. Albans (1953)
 1959 Steve Canyon (TV Series)
Molly McIntyre
- Room 313 (1959) ... Molly McIntyre (uncredited)
 1958 Studio One in Hollywood (TV Series)
Joan Roberts
- Tide of Corruption (1958) ... Joan Roberts
 1957 State Trooper (TV Series)
Betty Lavon
- Coate of Many Colors (1957) ... Betty Lavon
 1956 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series)
Carol Arlington
- Whodunit (1956) ... Carol Arlington
 1955 High Society
Clarissa Jones
 1955 The Glass Slipper
Birdena
 1954 Miss Robin Crusoe
Miss Robin Crusoe
 1954 Four Star Playhouse (TV Series)
Susan
- Vote of Confidence (1954) ... Susan
 1954 A Star Is Born
Susan Ettinger
 1954 About Mrs. Leslie
Gilly
 1953-1954 Fireside Theatre (TV Series)
Louise Connor / Kathy
- Nine Quarts of Water (1954) ... Louise Connor
- Refuge (1953) ... Kathy
 1953 Cavalcade of America (TV Series)
Nancy Hart
- Breakfast at Nancy's (1953) ... Nancy Hart
 1953 Sabre Jet
Helen Daniel
 1953 Lux Video Theatre (TV Series)
- Something to Live For (1953)
 1953 Lili
Peach Lips
 1952 Cattle Town
Marian Hastings
 1952 Schlitz Playhouse (TV Series)
- Double Exposure (1952)
- Crossroads (1952)
 1952 Scarlet Angel
Susan Bradley
 1951 The Family Secret
Telephone Girl (uncredited)
 1951 Sunny Side of the Street
Susie Manning
 1951 Criminal Lawyer
Receptionist (uncredited)
 1951 Never Trust a Gambler
The Redhead at Police Station (uncredited)
 1951 China Corsair
Jane Richards (uncredited)
 1951 Smuggler's Gold
Susan Hodges
 1950 Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard
Karen Michelle
 1950 Duchess of Idaho
Linda Kinston
 1950 Stars in My Crown
Faith Radmore Samuels
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Alternate Names:

Frank & Amanda | Miss Amanda Blake

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:

[1974, on leaving Gunsmoke (1955) after 19 seasons]: Nineteen years is a hell of a long time for someone to be stuck behind a bar.

Trivia:

Best remembered by the public for her role as 'Miss Kitty' Russell on Gunsmoke (1955). See more »

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The Young Greer Garson See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces
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