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Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film. She was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Philadelphia. Ballard began her career as a singer in nightclubs and on radio before making her Broadway debut in 1948 in the musical "Best Foot Forward."

She gained wider recognition for her role as Lila Dixon in the original production of "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" (1955), for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Ballard also appeared in several other Broadway shows, including "Subways Are for Sleeping" (1959), "Sweet Charity" (1966), and "The Golden Apple" (1970).

Ballard's television career included appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," and "The Carol Burnett Show." She also had her own variety series, "The Kaye Ballard Show," which aired from 1965 to 1967. Ballard's film credits include "The Marrying Kind" (1952), "The Seven Year Itch" (1955), and "The Rat Race" (1960).

Throughout her career, Ballard was known for her comedic timing and versatility. She was a member of the Actors Studio and the American Comedy Institute, and was a frequent performer at the Café Carlyle in New York City. Ballard continued to perform and record music until her retirement in the late 1990s. She passed away in 2019 at the age of 93.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film. She was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Philadelphia. Ballard began her career as a singer in nightclubs and on radio before making her Broadway debut in 1948 in the musical "Best Foot Forward."

She gained wider recognition for her role as Lila Dixon in the original production of "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" (1955), for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Ballard also appeared in several other Broadway shows, including "Subways Are for Sleeping" (1959), "The Golden Apple" (1954), and "Sweet Charity" (1966).

Ballard's television career included appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,"
Kaye Ballard was born Doris Margaret Ballard.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard was born on February 20, 1925.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard died on February 1, 2019.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard was an American actress.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard was a singer.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard was a comedian.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard was known for her work on Broadway.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard was known for her work on television.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
Kaye Ballard was known for her work in film.
Kaye Ballard (born Doris Margaret Ballard on February 20, 1925 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her work on Broadway, television, and film
She was born in Darby, Pennsylvania.
 She was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Philadelphia
She grew up in Philadelphia.
 She was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Philadelphia
Ballard began her career as a singer in nightclubs.
 Ballard began her career as a singer in nightclubs and on radio before making her Broadway debut in 1948 in the musical "Best Foot Forward
Ballard began her career as a singer on radio.
 Ballard began her career as a singer in nightclubs and on radio before making her Broadway debut in 1948 in the musical "Best Foot Forward
Ballard made her Broadway debut in 1948.
 Ballard began her career as a singer in nightclubs and on radio before making her Broadway debut in 1948 in the musical "Best Foot Forward
She played the role of Lila Dixon in the original production of "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter."
She gained wider recognition for her role as Lila Dixon in the original production of "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter
She received a Tony Award nomination.
" (1955), for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play
The nomination was for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
" (1955), for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play
The event occurred in 1955.
" (1955), for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play
Ballard appeared in several Broadway shows.
 Ballard also appeared in several other Broadway shows, including "Subways Are for Sleeping" (1959), "The Golden Apple" (1954), and "Sweet Charity" (1966)
Ballard appeared in "Subways Are for Sleeping" (1959).
 Ballard also appeared in several other Broadway shows, including "Subways Are for Sleeping" (1959), "The Golden Apple" (1954), and "Sweet Charity" (1966)
Ballard appeared in "The Golden Apple" (1954).
 Ballard also appeared in several other Broadway shows, including "Subways Are for Sleeping" (1959), "The Golden Apple" (1954), and "Sweet Charity" (1966)
Ballard appeared in "Sweet Charity" (1966).
 Ballard also appeared in several other Broadway shows, including "Subways Are for Sleeping" (1959), "The Golden Apple" (1954), and "Sweet Charity" (1966)