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Actor Born: December 14, 1946 in New York City, NY Biography:American actress "Patty Duke" was groomed almost from infancy for a starring career by her manager/guardian "John Ross". She studied at the Quintano School for Young Professionals and earned her Equity card at age seven, appearing in numerous TV productions and in such Hollywood films as "I'll Cry Tomorrow" (1955), "The Goddess" (1958) (playing young "Kim Stanley", the ""Marilyn Monroe"" character in that film), and "Happy Anniversary" (1959). Duke also appeared as a quiz-show contestant, and was later compelled to testify as to her honesty during the cheating scandals of 1958 and 1959. Just before her 13th birthday, Duke made her stage debut in the role of Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker"; the production won the girl instant stardom and later an Academy Award for the film version of "Miracle Worker" (1962). Manager "John Ross" very carefully monitored Duke's public appearances, making certain the... Full Biography
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