Martha Raye

Martha Raye

Acting
47 Movies 26 TV Shows

Born

August 27, 1916

Died

October 19, 1994

Place of Birth

Butte, Montana, USA

Biography

Martha Raye (born Margy Reed), nicknamed The Big Mouth, was an American comic actress and singer who performed in movies, and later on television. She also acted in plays, including Broadway. She was honored in 1969 at the Academy Awards as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient for her volunteer efforts and services to the troops. In the early 1930s, Raye was a band vocalist with the Pau…

Known For

Filmography