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| Born | January 16, 1908 |
| Hometown | Queens, New York, United States |
| Height | 5'5" (1.66m) |
| Spouse | Robert Six (m 1953 - 1960) , Robert Levitt, Sr. (m 1941 - 1952) , William Smith (m 1940 - 1941) , Ernest Borgnine (m 1964 - 1964) |
| Children | Robert Levitt Jr. , Ethel Levitt |
| Parents | Edward Zimmermann , Agnes Gardner |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Golden Globe | Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy | Call Me Madam (film) | Winner |
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