Kay Medford

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Biography

Medford earned an Oscar nomination playing Fanny Brice's mom in "Funny Girl" (1968).
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Job Title

Actor

Born

September 14, 1914

Career Milestones

1942

Film debut, "The War Against Mrs. Hadley"

1955

TV debut, "Star Tonight" (ABC)

1958

TV series debut, "Kitty Foyle" (NBC)

1968

Played Fanny Brice's mother in film "Funny Girl"

Awards

1968

Academy Award for Actress In a Supporting Role in Funny Girl