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Amanda Blake - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 20, 1929 |
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| Died | August 16, 1989 (age 60) |
| Birthplace | Buffalo, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Amanda Blake's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Miss Kitty Russell on the TV series 'Gunsmoke' |
Intro
Amanda Blake was an American actress best known for her role as Miss Kitty Russell, the saloon owner on the long-running television series 'Gunsmoke.'
Early Life & Background
Amanda Blake, born Beverly Louise Neill, grew up in Buffalo, New York. Before pursuing acting, she worked as a telephone operator. She moved to Hollywood in the late 1940s to begin her acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Miss Kitty Russell in 'Gunsmoke' from 1955 to 1974.
- Appeared in films such as 'Stars in My Crown' (1950), 'Miss Robin Crusoe' (1953), and 'Cattle Town' (1952).
- Appeared on various television anthology series and game shows, cementing her status as a television staple.
Trivia
- Amanda Blake was an animal welfare advocate and one of the co-founders of the Arizona Animal Welfare League.
- In 1968, she was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
- She was a heavy smoker for many years and passed away due to complications from oral cancer.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Amanda Blake born?
Amanda Blake was born the 20 February 1929.
Where is Amanda Blake from?
Buffalo, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 20th, 1929, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 20th, 1929 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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