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Amanda Blake
Amanda Blake was born on February 20, 1929 in Buffalo, NY. Although not her first role, Blake became widely known for her role as Miss Kitty on the long running series "Gunsmoke" (CBS, 1955-1974). She reprised the role in the TV movie "Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge" (1987). Inbetween, she had appearances on shows such as "The Edge of Night" (ABC, 1955-85), "The Best Little Special in Texas", "The Red Skelton Show" (NBC, 1951-53; CBS, 1953-1970; NBC, 1970) and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (CBS, NBC (1955-65). Additional movie roles include "High Society" (1955), "The Boost" (1988) and "B.O.R.N." (1989). Blake received the American Cancer Society's Courage Award in 1984. Amanda Blake died on August 16, 1989 in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 60.