Patty Duke Overview:

Actress, Patty Duke, was born Anna Marie Duke on Dec 14, 1946 in Elmhurst, NY. Duke died at the age of 69 on Mar 29, 2016 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho .

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Patty Duke was nominated for one Academy Award, winning for Best Supporting Actress for The Miracle Worker (as Helen Keller) in 1962.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1962Best Supporting ActressThe Miracle Worker (1962)Helen KellerWon
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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television.

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Patty Duke

By Carol Martinheira on Mar 31, 2016 From The Old Hollywood Garden

Patty Duke On March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 By Carol The world of classic?Hollywood has been shaken by the death of Patty Duke. She was a beloved and prolific actress, having won an Oscar for playing Helen Keller at the age of 16 in The Miracle Worker (1962), had a succ... Read full article


Patty Duke (Anna Pearce): 1946-2016

By Lara on Mar 29, 2016 From Backlots

Patty Duke with Helen Keller, whom she portrayed in The Miracle Worker (1962). I was shocked and saddened today to learn of the death of Patty Duke, the actress and activist whose legacy spanned the entire scope of the entertainment world and beyond. At 16 years old in 1963, Patty Duke was the youn... Read full article


Patty Duke (Anna Pearce): 1946-2016

By Lara on Mar 29, 2016 From Backlots

Patty Duke with Helen Keller, whom she portrayed in The Miracle Worker (1962). I was shocked and saddened today to learn of the death of Patty Duke, the actress and activist whose legacy spanned the entire scope of the entertainment world and beyond. At 16 years old in 1963, Patty Duke was the youn... Read full article


Patty Duke (Anna Pearce): 1946-2016

By Lara on Mar 29, 2016 From Backlots

Patty Duke with Helen Keller, whom she portrayed in The Miracle Worker (1962). I was shocked and saddened today to learn of the death of Patty Duke, the actress and activist whose legacy spanned the entire scope of the entertainment world and beyond. At 16 years old in 1963, Patty Duke was the youn... Read full article


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Patty Duke Quotes:

Anne Welles: Neely, you know it's bad to take liquor with those pills.
Neely O'Hara: They work faster.


Neely O'Hara: Boobies, boobies, boobies. Nothin' but boobies. Who needs 'em?


Neely O'Hara: Mel? God? Neely?... NEEEEEEELYYY O'HARAAAAAAAA!


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Patty Duke Facts
Though she professionally still goes by Patty Duke, to friends she is Anna (her birth name) Pearce (her married last name).

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"

Early in her career, she appeared in television commercials, including one for the Remco Movieland Drive-In Theatre (at your favorite toy store...only $5.98).

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