Patty Duke: Patty Duke. Actress: Valley of the Dolls. Patty Duke was born Anna Marie Duke on December 14, 1946 in Elmhurst, New York, to Frances Margaret (McMahon), a cashier, and John Patrick Duke, a cab driver and handyman. She is of Irish, and one eighth German, descent. Her acting career began when she was introduced to her brother Ray Duke's managers, John and Ethel Ross. Soon after, Anna Marie became Patty,...
Known For: Valley of the Dolls (Neely O'Hara), The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller), Captains and the Kings (Bernadette Hennessey ArmaghBernadette Hennessey(as Patty Duke Astin)), Billie (Billie Carol)