Edie Adams
American singer, actress and businesswoman (1927-2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edie Adams (born Edith Elizabeth Enke;[2] April 16, 1927 – October 15, 2008)[3] was an American comedian, actress, singer and businesswoman. She earned a Tony Award and was nominated for an Emmy Award.
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Born | Edith Elizabeth Enke (1927-04-16)April 16, 1927 Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | October 15, 2008(2008-10-15) (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills |
Other names | Edythe Adams Edith Adams Edith Candoli |
Education | Juilliard School (BM) Columbia University (BA) Actors Studio |
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Years active | 1951–2004 |
Political party | Democrat[1] |
Spouses | Martin Mills
(m. 1964; div. 1971) |
Children | 2 |
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Adams was well known for her impersonations of sexy stars on stage and television, especially Marilyn Monroe.[4][5][6] She was the frequent television partner of Ernie Kovacs, her husband. Adams founded two beauty businesses: Edie Adams Cosmetics and Edie Adams Cut 'n' Curl.