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Martha Raye (Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed (The Big Mouth, The Female Bob Hope)) was born on 27 August, 1916 in Butte, Montana, USA, is an actress,soundtrack,writer. Discover Martha Raye's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

Popular As Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed (The Big Mouth, The Female Bob Hope)
Occupation actress,soundtrack,writer
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 27 August, 1916
Birthday 27 August
Birthplace Butte, Montana, USA
Date of death 19 October, 1994
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Martha Raye Height, Weight & Measurements

At 78 years old, Martha Raye height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .

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Height 5' 3" (1.6 m)
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Who Is Martha Raye's Husband?

Her husband is Mark Harris (25 September 1991 - 19 October 1994) ( her death), Robert O'Shea (7 November 1956 - 1 December 1960) ( divorced), Edward Thomas Begley (21 April 1954 - 6 October 1956) ( divorced), Nick Condos (22 February 1944 - 17 June 1953) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Neal Lang (24 May 1941 - 3 February 1944) ( divorced), David Rose (8 October 1938 - 18 May 1941) ( divorced), Bud Westmore (30 May 1937 - 28 September 1938) ( divorced)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Mark Harris (25 September 1991 - 19 October 1994) ( her death), Robert O'Shea (7 November 1956 - 1 December 1960) ( divorced), Edward Thomas Begley (21 April 1954 - 6 October 1956) ( divorced), Nick Condos (22 February 1944 - 17 June 1953) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Neal Lang (24 May 1941 - 3 February 1944) ( divorced), David Rose (8 October 1938 - 18 May 1941) ( divorced), Bud Westmore (30 May 1937 - 28 September 1938) ( divorced)
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Martha Raye Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martha Raye worth at the age of 78 years old? Martha Raye’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Martha Raye's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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1930

She popularized the catch phrases, "Oh, Boy!" and "Yeah, Man!" in the 1930s.

1934

Known as "The Big Mouth" and considered the female equivalent to Bob Hope, Martha Raye was an American icon in her own right. She was born Margy Reed in Butte, Montana, to Maybelle Hazel (Hooper) and Peter Reed, Jr. , vaudeville performers. She had Irish, German, and English ancestry. Raye made her acting debut before the age of 10 as she toured the nation with her parents variety show "Reed and Hopper". In her late teens she was hired by band-leader Paul Ash as his lead vocalist and was spotted by a Hollywood talent scout during a New York City concert in 1934. She soon relocated to Hollywood were she began making a name for herself appearing in a string of successful screwball comedies alongside the likes of Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, W. C. Fields, and Joe E. Brown. With the outbreak of World War II she took a break from film making to focus on entertaining servicemen and women traveling with the USO on many tour stops. She soon became even more famous for her dedication to America, its values, and its soldiers which helped earn her the beloved nickname "Colonel Maggie".

1936

Became an overnight star in 1936, after she was spotted by producer/director Norman Taurog performing comedy skits at the Trocadero nightclub, with Jimmy Durante and Joe E. Lewis as straight men. She was in front of the cameras the following day, doing a comic drunk routine in Bing Crosby's 'Rhythm on The Range'.

1944

Daughter by Condos, Melodye Raye Condos (Melodye Condos), born 26th July 1944.

1956

Following the demise of her TV variety show, the breakup of her fifth marriage, and a series of other personal problems, she attempted suicide with sleeping pills on August 14, 1956. After her recovery she always wore a St. Christopher's medal, a St. Genesius medal and a Star of David given to her by wellwishers. At the end of her TV programs she also would say "Good night, Sisters," a reference to The Sisters of St. Francis Hospital in Miami where she recovered.

1966

Martha Raye,the only woman buried in the Special Forces cemetery at Fort Bragg, NC. Martha Raye joined the USO soon after the US entered WWII. During WWII ,the Korean War, and the Vietnam War,she traveled extensively to entertain our troops, despite her extreme fear of flying. In 1966 she went to Vietnam to entertain two platoons of airmen, both were called out on a mission. She held the show there till they returned. She often served as a nurse on these trips.

1969

The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was given to Raye in 1969 for her work with charities and entertaining U.S. troops; her estate gave it to the Friars Club in 1997 where she was its first female honorary member.

1970

Spokesperson for Polident denture cleanser in the 1970s and 1980s.

1973

Raye's career was highlighted in "The Slapstick Queens" by James Robert Parish, published by A. S. Barnes in 1973.

1980

She continued acting into the late 1980s dividing her time between movies, TV guest spots, and occasional stage appearances.

1988

Received the Women's International Center (WIC) Living Legacy Award in 1988.

1991

Before she died, Raye sued singer/actress Bette Midler and the producers of the movie For the Boys (1991) citing that the film was based on her own extensive experience as a much-loved entertainer of US troops during three wars. She lost in court when the judge, after hearing evidence on both sides, ruled that she didn't have a case.

1993

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in November 1993 by President Bill Clinton.

1999

Profiled in book "Funny Ladies" by Stephen Silverman. [1999]

2002

Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 505-506. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.