Lynne Marta

Actress from The Carol Burnett Show

Lynne Marta - Actress from The Carol Burnett Show
Born

October 30th, 1945
79 years ago

Died

2024
1 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1945, an American actress performed prominently in television and film during the 1970s and 1980s. Appeared in the popular television series The Carol Burnett Show, which showcased a variety of comedic sketches and musical performances. Had roles in films such as The Last Detail and Matt Helm. Beyond acting, contributed to various theater productions, further demonstrating versatility in performance arts.

Performed in The Carol Burnett Show

Appeared in The Last Detail

Acted in Matt Helm

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