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Martha Raye was an American comic actress and singer who performed in movies, TV, and Broadway. She was known for her large mouth, her volunteer work for the troops, and her awards, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Martha Raye. Actress: Billy Rose's Jumbo. Known as "The Big Mouth" and considered the female equivalent to Bob Hope, Martha Raye was an American icon in her own right.
- January 1, 1
- Butte, Montana, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Nov 18, 2021 · Martha Raye was a comic actress and singer who entertained U.S. troops in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. She was the only woman buried in Fort Bragg's Special Forces cemetery, where she received full military honors in 1994.
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Known as "The Big Mouth" and considered the female equivalent to Bob Hope, Martha Raye was an American icon in her own right. She was born Margy Reed in Butte, Montana, to Maybelle Hazel (Hooper) and Peter Reed, Jr., vaudeville performers.
- August 27, 1916
- October 19, 1994
Aug 21, 2012 · Did you know that Martha Raye was a full bird Col in Army Reserve and a nurse who helped wounded soldiers in the field in Vietnam? Learn about her wartime USO shows and her service in Korea and Vietnam.
Jun 28, 2024 · Martha Raye (born August 27, 1916, Butte, Montana, U.S.—died October 19, 1994, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) was an American entertainer who established her reputation as an irrepressible comic in a career that encompassed radio shows, theater, film, and entertaining U.S. troops stationed overseas.
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Oct 20, 1994 · Martha Raye, the charismatic comedian with the oversized mouth, polished pratfalls and mimicking manner, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. Miss Raye, born in a charity ward to Irish immigrant...
