- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Mary Fickett was born on May 23, 1928 in Bronxville, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for All My Children (1970), The Nurses (1965) and Kathy O' (1958). She was married to Allen Fristoe, Jay Leonard Scheer and James Congdon. She died on September 8, 2011 in Callao, Virginia, USA.
- SpousesAllen Fristoe(June 1, 1979 - May 8, 2008) (his death)Jay Leonard Scheer(December 27, 1973 - 1976) (divorced)James Congdon(October 26, 1958 - October 26, 1970) (divorced, 2 children)
- Is interred at Northern Neck Memorial Gardens in Callao, Virginia.
- Was the first daytime performer to ever win an Emmy Award for acting on such a show. She won the award for her All My Children (1970) role after her character (Ruth Parker Brent Martin, R. N.) had delivered a view on the war in Viet Nam. The award was given in 1972.
- Studied acting at New York City's Neighborhood Playhouse under Sanford Meisner.
- Attended Wheaton College.
- Received a Theatre World Award for her role in the stage production of "Tea and Sympathy."
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