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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BlogHub Articles:

Gone Too Soon Blogathon 2012:

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:

Patty O'Neill: I'm not being bossy. It's the mother instinct.


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


Patty O'Neill: Don't you ever eat meals up here?
Donald Gresham: Nope.
Patty O'Neill: No wonder you are so unhappy and maladjusted.
Donald Gresham: I am not a bit unhappy and my adjustment is just dandy!
Patty O'Neill: Well, I think it's awful to let this darling kitchen go to waste. This lovely icebox and stove. And that garbage disposal with nobody to use it. I want to cry, honestly.


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