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Myra Carter

1930 – 2016

American actress

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About Myra Carter

Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 85). Myra Carter was an American actor, stage actor, television actor and film actor.

Myra Carter (October 27, 1929 – January 9, 2016) was an American stage, screen and television actress.

Career Carter is most known for her work on stage and in particular the works of Edward Albee including the original casts of Three Tall Women and All Over. For her performance in Three Tall Women, Carter won numerous awards including a Drama Desk Award, an Obie Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Lucille Lortel Award. Her Broadway credits include Major Barbara, Maybe Tuesday, Georgy, and Garden District (which includes the plays Suddenly Last Summer and Something Unspoken). Her Off-Broadway credits include King John, Abingdon Square, Helen, and The Secret Concubine. Carter is also known for her performances at Memphis' Front Street Theatre.

She made an appearance in the 1999 Nicolas Cage thriller 8mm. Her television credits include Boris Karloff's Thriller, Frasier and The Nanny.

Personal life Carter was born in Chicago in 1929 to an English father and a Scottish mother, who soon separated. She was raised in Scotland. She was married to Don Garson, a writer.

Death Carter died of pneumonia on January 9, 2016, in Manhattan, aged 86.

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Awards
Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Myra Carter?

American actress (1929–2016)

When was Myra Carter born?

Myra Carter was born on 27 October 1930 in Chicago.

When did Myra Carter die?

Myra Carter died on 9 January 2016 in New York City.

What was Myra Carter's occupation?

Myra Carter was an actor, stage actor, television actor and film actor.

What nationality was Myra Carter?

Myra Carter was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Myra Carter

· Wikidata: Q6948095

· DBpedia: Myra Carter

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