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Mary was born on December 29, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York.
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First TV appearance was in 1955 as "Happy Hotpoint" the Hotpoint Appliance elf in commercials aired during "The Ozzie and Harriet Show."
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In early 1959, she landed a role as Sam on the TV series, "Richard Diamond, Private Detective." Only her legs were ever shown on camera. She was paid $80.00 a week.
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In the summer of 1959, she auditioned and lost the role of Danny's daughter on "The Danny Thomas Show" because her nose was too small.
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Her TV series include: The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Annie McGuire, and Mary.
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She has made several movies, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Change of Habit, and Ordinary People.
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A member of The Television Academy Hall of Fame
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