Maggie McNamara Overview:

Actress, Maggie McNamara, was born Marguerite McNamara on Jun 18, 1929 in New York City, NY. McNamara died at the age of 48 on Feb 18, 1978 in New York City, NY .

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although McNamara was nominated for one Oscar, she never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1953Best ActressThe Moon Is Blue (1953)Patty O'NeillNominated
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Maggie McNamara BlogHub Articles:

Gone Too Soon Blogathon 2012: Maggie McNamara

By Kristen on Mar 10, 2012 From Journeys in Classic Film

So today is another divergence from the Films of Jean Harlow but I’m proud to announce my first participation in a Blog-a-Thon. ?The excellent classic film blog Comet Over Hollywood is devoting this weekend to stars we lost before their time. ?After you read my choice, go over to Comet and rea... Read full article


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Maggie McNamara Quotes:

Donald Gresham: [on the observation deck at the top of the Empire State building] Oh? What are you excited about?
Patty O'Neill: Coming up here. I wanted to for years.
Donald Gresham: Well then, why didn't you?
Patty O'Neill: Frankly, because I couldn't afford it. Can get a lovely pair of nylons for dollar twenty.


Patty O'Neill: I just came back to ask you exactly what Cynthia meant when she called me a "professional virgin".


Patty O'Neill: I am so glad you don't mind.
Donald Gresham: Mind what?
Patty O'Neill: Oh, men are usually so bored with virgins. I am so glad you are not.


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