Patty Duke was an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances and significant contributions to film and television.
She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Miracle Worker."
Duke received a Theatre World Award for her outstanding performances on stage.
Biography
Early Life
Anna Marie Duke, known professionally as Patty Duke, was born on December 14, 1946, in Manhattan, New York City. She was the youngest of three children in a troubled household, with a father who struggled with alcoholism and a mother who suffered from clinical depression. At the age of eight, Duke was taken under the wing of talent managers John and Ethel Ross, who exploited her talent and youth, forcing her to adopt the stage name "Patty" and misrepresenting her age to further her career.
Career
Duke's career began in the late 1950s, with her first major role as Helen Keller in the Broadway play "The Miracle Worker," which ran from 1959 to 1961. This role catapulted her to fame, and she later reprised it in the 1962 film adaptation, earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout her career, Duke showcased her versatility, appearing in various television shows and films, and winning multiple awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and three Primetime Emmy Awards. She also ventured into music, releasing several albums, including "Don't Just Stand There" and "Sings Songs From Valley of the Dolls and Other Selections."
Personal Life
Duke's personal life was marked by tumultuous relationships and struggles with mental health, including bipolar disorder. She was married four times and had three children. Despite her challenges, she remained a devoted Catholic and explored various spiritual paths throughout her life. Duke's candid discussions about her mental health and personal experiences helped raise awareness about these issues, making her a respected figure beyond her acting career. She passed away on March 29, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of talent and resilience.
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Discography
The Patty Duke Collection2004
- 1.Don't Just Stand There2:42
- 2.Say Something Funny2:19
- 3.Whenever She Holds You2:29
- 4.Funny Little Butterflies2:21
- 5.A World Without Love3:06
- 6.Why Don't They Understand2:19
- 7.Everything but Love2:42
- 8.Danke Schoen3:02
- 9.Seven Day Wonder2:29
- 10.A Girl Is a Girl Is a Girl1:20
- 11.Ribbons and Roses2:32
- 12.The World Is Watching2:42
- 13.Too Young2:57
- 14.Lonely Little In-Between2:13
- 15.Save Your Heart for Me2:41
- 16.All Through the Day1:53
- 17.What the World Needs Now Is Love2:52
- 18.Downtown2:36
- 19.One Kiss Away3:07
- 20.The End of the World3:24
- 21.Opening Theme From The Patty Duke Show - Season 11:09
- 22.Closing Theme From The Patty Duke Show - Season 10:49
- 23.Opening Theme From The Patty Duke Show - Season 21:09
- 24.Closing Theme From The Patty Duke Show - Season 20:38
The Very Best of Patty Duke: Just Patty1996
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Sings Songs From Valley of the Dolls and Other Selections1967
- 1.It's Impossible2:12
- 2.Come Live With Me2:22
- 3.Give a Little More2:28
- 4.I'll Plant My Own Tree2:17
- 5.Theme From "Valley of the Dolls"3:20
- 6.My Own Little Place2:13
- 7.Half Hearted Kisses2:12
- 8.Roses Are Red (My Love)3:03
- 9.A Million Things to Do1:48
- 10.Forever Yours2:07
- 11.Learn to Live With Your Heartbreak2:55
TV's Teen Star1967
- 1.Downtown
- 2.Too Young
- 3.What The World Needs Now Is Love
- 4.All I Have To Do Is Dream
- 5.Little Things Mean A Lot
- 6.One Kiss Away
- 7.Why Don’t They Understand
- 8.Save Your Heart For Me
- 9.Nothing But You
- 10.I Love How You Love Me
Don't Just Stand There1965
- 1.Don't Just Stand There
- 2.Why Don't They Understand
- 3.Downtown
- 4.Danke Schoen
- 5.Everything but Love
- 6.World Without Love
- 7.Say Something Funny
- 8.Too Young
- 9.What the World Needs Now Is Love
- 10.Save Your Heart for Me
- 11.Ribbons and Roses
- 12.The End of the World
Patty
- 1.The World Is Watching Us (Album Version)2:31
- 2.Yesterday (Album Version)2:53
- 3.All Through The Day (Album Version)1:53
- 4.Whenever She Holds You (Album Version)2:30
- 5.Little Things Mean A Lot2:46
- 6.One Kiss Away2:56
- 7.I Love How You Love Me (Album Version)2:08
- 8.Sure Gonna Miss Him2:20
- 9.All I Have To Do Is Dream2:41
- 10.Nothing But You (Album Version)2:33
Guideposts for Christmas1963
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Achievements
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Award
- Theatre World Award
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Award
- Temecula Valley International Film Festival
- Award
- TV Land Award
- Award
- Western Heritage Award
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Identifiers & aliases
Anna Marie Duke, known professionally as Patty Duke, was an American actress. Over the course of her acting career, she was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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