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Amanda Blake, born on February 20, 1929 in Buffalo, New York, United States, was a film actor and television actor. Amanda Blake died on August 16, 1989 at the age of 60. Education on record includes Amherst Central High School and Pomona College. Notable works include Gunsmoke.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Amherst Central High School
- University
- Pomona College
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Gunsmoke |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda%20Blake
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q450012
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Amanda Blake born?
Born February 20, 1929.
When did Amanda Blake die?
Died August 16, 1989, aged 60.
Where was Amanda Blake from?
Amanda Blake was from Buffalo, New York, United States.
What did Amanda Blake do?
Amanda Blake worked as film actor, television actor, actor.
What was Amanda Blake known for?
Notable works include Gunsmoke.
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