Actress Tammy Grimes photographed on November 9, 1970. News Photo

Tammy Grimes: Life, Career & Legacy Of A Broadway Legend

Actress Tammy Grimes photographed on November 9, 1970. News Photo

By  Prof. Kariane Lubowitz

Can one performance truly define a career? For Tammy Lee Grimes, the answer resonates in the echoes of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," a role that not only catapulted her to stardom but also cemented her legacy as a Broadway icon.

Tammy Lee Grimes, an American actress and singer whose career spanned decades, left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. Born on January 30, 1934, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Tammy's journey from a determined 13-year-old aspiring actress to a Tony Award-winning performer is a testament to her talent and dedication. Her father worked as a country club manager, and Tammy received her early education at a private school in Massachusetts, followed by Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA (1951), and a BA in English from Stephens College (1953).

Tammy Grimes: Biographical and Career Information
Full Name Tammy Lee Grimes
Birth Date January 30, 1934
Birth Place Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Death Date October 30, 2016
Occupation Actress and Singer
Education Beaver Country Day School, Stephens College (BA English)
Awards Two Tony Awards
Spouse(s) Christopher Plummer (m. 1956; div. 1960), Jeremy Slate (m. 1966; div. 1967), Richard Bell (m. 1971; died 2005)
Children Amanda Plummer (with Christopher Plummer)
Known For Originating the role of Molly Tobin in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," "The Tammy Grimes Show," voice acting in "The Last Unicorn."
Broadway Debut 1955, Jonah and the Whale
Television Debut Bonanza (1961)
Tony Awards 1961: Best Featured Actress in a Musical - The Unsinkable Molly Brown 1970: Best Actress in a Play - Private Lives
Voice Acting The Last Unicorn (1982) as Molly Grue
Reference IBDB Profile
Actress Tammy Grimes photographed on November 9, 1970. News Photo
Actress Tammy Grimes photographed on November 9, 1970. News Photo

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