Photo: Trailer screenshot / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Blake will always be Miss Kitty, the red-haired saloon owner who anchored Gunsmoke through television's golden age, and that role alone secures her a lasting place in pop-culture memory. But what genuinely fascinates me is her second life: alongside her husband she ran one of the first successful captive cheetah-breeding programs, a serious conservation effort far removed from Hollywood. I find people with that kind of dual purpose far more interesting than pure celebrities. She passed away in 1989, yet the blend of on-screen warmth and off-screen conviction gives her a depth worth remembering, and I am glad to honor that legacy here.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amanda Blake
- Name (Japanese)
- アマンダ・ブレイク
- Reading
- あまんだ・ぶれいく
- Born
- February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Amherst Central High School
- University
- Pomona College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Gunsmoke | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda%20Blake
Frequently asked questions
When was Amanda Blake born?
February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989.
Where is Amanda Blake from?
Amanda Blake is from Buffalo, New York, United States.
What does Amanda Blake do?
Amanda Blake works as film actor, television actor, actor.
What is Amanda Blake known for?
Notable works include Gunsmoke.
Film actor — see all → · Television actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.