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Mary Badham was born on 7 October, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Mary Badham'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 71 years old?
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actress, art restorer |
Age |
71 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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7 October, 1952 |
Birthday |
7 October |
Birthplace |
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous actress with the age 71 years old group.
Mary Badham Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Mary Badham height not available right now. We will update Mary Badham's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Mary Badham's Husband?
Her husband is Richard Wilt (m. 1975)
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Husband |
Richard Wilt (m. 1975) |
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2 |
Mary Badham Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mary Badham worth at the age of 71 years old? Mary Badham’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Mary Badham's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Mary Badham Social Network
Timeline
Mary Badham (born October 7, 1952) is an American actress who portrayed Jean Louise "Scout" Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
At the time, Badham (aged 10) was the youngest actress ever nominated in this category.
Mary Badham had no film acting experience before being cast in To Kill a Mockingbird.
The Oscar in her category went to another child actress, Patty Duke, for The Miracle Worker.
During filming, Badham became particularly close to actor Gregory Peck, who played Scout's father, Atticus Finch; she kept in touch with him, always calling him "Atticus," until his death in 2003.
Peck called her "Scout" in return.
Badham played Sport Sharewood in "The Bewitchin' Pool", the final episode of the original Twilight Zone series.
Due to technical issues, her voice in outdoor scenes was dubbed in post production by adult voice actress June Foray.
She also appeared in the films This Property Is Condemned and Let's Kill Uncle before retiring from the acting profession.
In 2005, at the urging of actor/writer/director Cameron Watson, Badham came out of retirement to play an offbeat cameo opposite Keith Carradine for his film, Our Very Own.
Watson stated he would not accept any other actress for the part.
He had managed to contact her in Monroeville, Alabama, where she had been invited to attend a stage version of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Badham made her tour debut as a stage actor portraying Mrs. Dubose in the U.S. national tour of Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird on March 27, 2022.
, Badham was an art restorer and a college testing coordinator.
She is married to Richard W. Wilt, dean of Library and Educational Support Services at Lehigh Carbon Community College, and the mother of two children.
She has traveled around the world recalling her experiences making To Kill a Mockingbird, while expounding the book's messages of tolerance and compassion.
In 2012, she attended a screening of To Kill a Mockingbird with President Barack Obama at the White House to mark the 50th anniversary of its release.
In 2015, she defended the release of Harper Lee's first draft of Go Set a Watchman and its portrayal of an older, more bigoted, Atticus Finch.