Babe Didrikson Zaharias(1911-1956)

Actress
Writer

Babe Didrikson Zaharias was born on 26 June 1911 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for Pat und Mike (1952), Babe (1975) and The Wonder Girl (1933). She was married to George Zaharias. She died on 27 September 1956 in Galveston, Texas, USA.

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Katharine Hepburn and Babe Didrikson Zaharias in Pat und Mike (1952)

Known for

Pat und Mike

6.9

Babe Zaharias

1952

Babe

7.2

TV Movie

Writer

1975

The Wonder Girl

Short

Self - Golfer

1933

Sport Thrills: Babe Didrikson, Queen of Sports

Short

Self(as Babe Didrikson)

1948

Credits

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Actress

Pat und Mike
6.9
- Babe Zaharias
- 1952

Writer

Personal details

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Official site
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias Foundation
Alternative names
- Mildred 'Babe' Didrickson
Born
- June 26, 1911
- Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Died
- September 27, 1956
- Galveston, Texas, USA(colon cancer)
Spouse
- George ZahariasDecember 23, 1938 - September 27, 1956 (her death)
Other works
Print ads (archival footage) for State Farm Insurance (1999)
Publicity listings

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Trivia
Considered by many to be the world's greatest female athlete. Nicknamed "Babe" in honor of Babe Ruth.

Quotes
On the secret of her long golf shots: "It's not enough just to swing at the ball; you have to loosen your girdle and really let the ball have it."