Tammy Grimes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 30, 1934 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- October 30, 2016
- Active Years
- 1948–2021 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 70 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Tammy Lee Grimes.
Dates: January 30, 1934 – October 30, 2016.
Age at death: 82 years old.
Nationality/Profession: American film and stage actress and singer.
Birthplace: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA.
Parents: Daughter of Eola Willard.
Awards: Two Tony Awards.
First: For originating the role of Molly Tobin in the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
Second: For starring in a 1970 revival of Private Lives as Amanda Prynne.
Known credits: 63 (TMDB).
Voice: Throaty, raspy voice.
Notable work: The Last Unicorn.
Tammy Lee Grimes was an American film and stage actress and singer. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on January 30, 1934, she was the daughter of Eola Willard. Grimes died on October 30, 2016, at the age of 82. Throughout her career, she won two Tony Awards. Her first Tony Award was for originating the role of Molly Tobin in the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Her second Tony Award was for starring as Amanda Prynne in a 1970 revival of Private Lives. She is also known for her work in The Last Unicorn and is noted for her throaty, raspy voice.
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"Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on January 30, 1934, she was the daughter of Eola Willard." (Source 1, 3)
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Career overview
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Name: Tammy Lee Grimes.
Dates: January 30, 1934 – October 30, 2016.
Profession: American film, stage, and singer (and actress).
Birthplace: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA.
Awards: Two Tony Awards.
Tony Award 1: For originating the role of Molly Tobin in the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
Tony Award 2: For starring in a 1970 revival of Private Lives as Amanda Prynne.
Other credits/details: The Last Unicorn (actress), daughter of Eola Willard.
Known for: Acting.
Credits count: 63 (from TMDB).
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Tammy Lee Grimes was an American film, stage, and singer who lived from January 30, 1934, to October 30, 2016. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eola Willard. Throughout her career, she was recognized for her work as an actress and singer.
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Grimes earned two Tony Awards during her career. Her first Tony Award was for originating the role of Molly Tobin in the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown. She received her second Tony Award for her performance as Amanda Prynne in a 1970 revival of Private Lives.
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Her acting credits include a role in The Last Unicorn. She was noted for her throaty, raspy voice and quirky airs.
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Tammy Lee Grimes was an American film, stage, and singer who was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on January 30, 1934. She passed away on October 30, 2016. As an actress and singer, she earned a total of 63 known credits. Grimes was the daughter of Eola Willard.
In her stage career, Grimes was a two-time Tony Award winner. She won her first Tony Award for originating the role of Molly Tobin in the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Her second Tony Award was earned for her starring role as Amanda Prynne in a 1970 revival of Private Lives.
Beyond her award-winning stage performances, Grimes's work included acting in The Last Unicorn. She was described as having a distinctive, throaty, and raspy voice. Her career spanned film, television, and stage productions, establishing her as a notable figure in the performing arts.
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"Tammy Lee Grimes was an American film, stage, and singer who was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on January 30, 1934. She passed away on October 30, 2016. As an actress and singer, she earned a total of 63 known credits. Grimes was the daughter of Eola Willard.
In her stage career, Grimes was a two-time Tony Award winner. She won her first Tony Award for originating the role of Molly Tobin in the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Her second Tony Award was earned for her starring role as Amanda Prynne in
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) as Self
- Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self
- Christopher Plummer: A Man For All Stages (2002) as Self
- High Art (1998) as Vera
- Beyond Titanic (1998) as Self
- Trouble on the Corner (1997) as Mrs. K
- A Modern Affair (1996) as Dr. Gresham
- Backstreet Justice (1994) as Mrs. Finnegan
- Long Ago and Far Away (1989)
- Slaves of New York (1989) as Georgette
- Mr. North (1988) as Sarah Baily-Lewis
- America (1986) as Joy Hackley
- The Equalizer (1985) as Julia Jacobs
- The Stuff (1985) as Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman
- My Little Pony: Escape from Catrina (1985) as Catrina (voice)
- An Invasion of Privacy (1983) as Paula
- A Matter of Cunning (1983) as Sylvia Markham
- No Big Deal (1983) as Mrs. Norberry
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Fairy Godmother
- The Last Unicorn (1982) as Molly Grue (voice)
- Can't Stop the Music (1980) as Sydney Channing
- The Incredible Book Escape (1980) as Princess (voice)
- Magic Night (1980) as Self
- You Can't Go Home Again (1979) as Amy Carlton
- The Runner Stumbles (1979) as Erna Webber
- Tartuffe (1978) as Elmire
- Somebody Killed Her Husband (1978) as Audrey Van Stanten
- The Love Boat (1977) as Christine
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974) as Albert (voice)
- The Spy Who Returned from the Dead (1974) as Cynthia
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Amanda Bastion
- The Horror at 37,000 Feet (1973) as Mrs. Pinder
- The Borrowers (1973) as Homily Clock
- Play It as It Lays (1972) as Helene
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Other Man (1970) as Denise Gray
- Love, American Style (1969)
- Arthur? Arthur! (1969) as Lady Joan Mellon
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Outcasts (1968)
- Three Bites of the Apple (1967) as Angela Sparrow
- Italy's in Season (1967) as Self
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Tammy Grimes Show (1966)
- The Trials of O'Brien (1965) as Mother Superior
- The Solid Gold Girl (1964) as Patience Dailey
- Burke's Law (1963) as Jill Marsh
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Virginian (1962) as Angie Clark
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Route 66 (1960)
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Daisy Strong
- Forty-five Minutes from Broadway (1959) as Mary Jane Jenkins
- The Gift of the Magi (1958)
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Audience Member
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Previous Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self (archive footage)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Memoriam (archive footage)
- Holiday (1956) as Cafe Lido Singer
- Omnibus (1952)
- Omnibus (1952) as Mary Jane Jenkins
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Studio One (1948) as Gloria Loman
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is Tammy Grimes best known for?
Tammy Grimes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003), High Art (1998), Slaves of New York (1989), Mr. North (1988).
When and where was Tammy Grimes born?
Tammy Grimes was born on January 30, 1934 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on October 30, 2016.
How many credits does Tammy Grimes have?
Tammy Grimes has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2021.
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Subject: Tammy Grimes (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided TMDB bio, Wikipedia, IMDb, Simple English Wikipedia, Wikiwand. Content Restriction: Use ONLY provided facts. No in...
Tammy Grimes by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 17
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Amanda Bastion — aged about 39
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 28
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 23
- The Last Unicorn (1982) as Molly Grue (voice) — aged about 48
- The Equalizer (1985) as Julia Jacobs — aged about 51
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