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Martha Raye

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Aug 27 1916

Birthplace: Butte, Montana, USA

Death: Wed, Oct 19 1994

Martha Raye is 78 years old

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Sid & Judy

Martha Raye would have been no older than 78 in Sid & Judy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2019

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Martha Raye would have been no older than 78 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2014

And the Oscar Goes To...

Martha Raye would have been no older than 78 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014

The Adventures of Errol Flynn

Martha Raye would have been no older than 78 in The Adventures of Errol Flynn as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 2005

Chaplin Today: 'Monsieur Verdoux'

Martha Raye would have been no older than 78 in Chaplin Today: 'Monsieur Verdoux' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 2003

Showbiz Goes to War

Martha Raye was 66 in Showbiz Goes to War as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982

Pippin

Martha Raye was 64 in Pippin as 'Bertha'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981

The Gossip Columnist

Martha Raye was 63 in The Gossip Columnist as 'Georgia O'Hanlon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1980

Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol

Martha Raye was 63 in Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol as 'The Ghost of Christmas Past'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1979

The Concorde... Airport '79

Martha Raye was 62 in The Concorde... Airport '79 as 'Loretta'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Martha Raye was 61 in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1977

Pufnstuf

Martha Raye was 53 in Pufnstuf as 'Boss Witch'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1970

The Phynx

Martha Raye was 53 in The Phynx as 'Foxy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1970

No Substitute for Victory

Martha Raye was 53 in No Substitute for Victory as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970

Clown Alley

Martha Raye was 50 in Clown Alley as 'Washerwoman Clown'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1966

Billy Rose's Jumbo

Martha Raye was 46 in Billy Rose's Jumbo as 'Lulu'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1962

Monsieur Verdoux

Martha Raye was 31 in Monsieur Verdoux as 'Annabella Bonheur'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1947

Pin Up Girl

Martha Raye was 27 in Pin Up Girl as 'Molly McKay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1944

Four Jills in a Jeep

Martha Raye was 27 in Four Jills in a Jeep as 'Martha Raye'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1944

Show-Business at War

Martha Raye was 26 in Show-Business at War as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943

Hellzapoppin'

Martha Raye was 25 in Hellzapoppin' as 'Betty Johnson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941

Keep 'Em Flying

Martha Raye was 25 in Keep 'Em Flying as 'Gloria Phelps / Barbara Phelps'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1941

Navy Blues

Martha Raye was 25 in Navy Blues as 'Lilibelle Bolton'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1941

The Boys from Syracuse

Martha Raye was 23 in The Boys from Syracuse as 'Luce'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1940

The Farmer's Daughter

Martha Raye was 23 in The Farmer's Daughter as 'Patience Bingham'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1940

$1,000 a Touchdown

Martha Raye was 23 in $1,000 a Touchdown as 'Martha Madison'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1939

Never Say Die

Martha Raye was 22 in Never Say Die as 'Mickey Hawkins'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939

Give Me a Sailor

Martha Raye was 21 in Give Me a Sailor as 'Letty Larkin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1938

Tropic Holiday

Martha Raye was 21 in Tropic Holiday as 'Midge Miller'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1938

College Swing

Martha Raye was 21 in College Swing as 'Mabel Grady'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1938

The Big Broadcast of 1938

Martha Raye was 21 in The Big Broadcast of 1938 as 'Martha Bellows'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1938

Double or Nothing

Martha Raye was 21 in Double or Nothing as 'Liza Lou Lane'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1937

Artists & Models

Martha Raye was 20 in Artists & Models as 'Specialty'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1937

Mountain Music

Martha Raye was 20 in Mountain Music as 'Mary Beamish'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1937

Waikiki Wedding

Martha Raye was 20 in Waikiki Wedding as 'Myrtle Finch'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1937

College Holiday

Martha Raye was 20 in College Holiday as 'Daisy Schloggenheimer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1936

Hideaway Girl

Martha Raye was 20 in Hideaway Girl as 'Helen Flint'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1936

The Big Broadcast of 1937

Martha Raye was 20 in The Big Broadcast of 1937 as 'Patsy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1936

Rhythm on the Range

Martha Raye was 19 in Rhythm on the Range as 'Emma'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1936

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Alice in Wonderland

Martha Raye was 69+ in Alice in Wonderland as 'Duchess'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 09 1985

Murder, She Wrote

Martha Raye was 68+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Sadie Winthrope'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

The Love Boat

Martha Raye was 61+ in The Love Boat as 'Irene Austin, Zelda'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Alice

Martha Raye was 60+ in Alice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976

McMillan & Wife

Martha Raye was 55+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Agetha, Agatha'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971

The Bugaloos

Martha Raye was 54+ in The Bugaloos as 'Benita Bizarre'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1970

The Barbara McNair Show

Martha Raye was 53+ in The Barbara McNair Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Martha Raye was 51+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Carol Burnett Show

Martha Raye was 51+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

The Hollywood Palace

Martha Raye was 47+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Sketch Actor / Singer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Judy Garland Show

Martha Raye was 47+ in The Judy Garland Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Martha Raye was 47+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963

Burke's Law

Martha Raye was 47+ in Burke's Law as 'Beulah Brothers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963

The Mike Douglas Show

Martha Raye was 45+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Big Party

Martha Raye was 43+ in The Big Party as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1959

The Steve Allen Show

Martha Raye was 39+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

The Oscars

Martha Raye was 36+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

This Is Your Life

Martha Raye was 36+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Martha Raye was 34+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950

The Bob Hope Show

Martha Raye was 33+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

What's My Line?

Martha Raye was 33+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950