Martha Henry | |
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Born | Martha Kathleen Buhs February 17, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | October 21, 2021 Stratford, Ontario, Canada | (aged 83)
Other names | Martha Henry-Beattie |
Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) National Theatre School (GrDip) |
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Children | 1 |
Martha Kathleen Henry CC OOnt (née Buhs; February 17, 1938 – October 21, 2021) was an American-Canadian actress and director of stage and screen. During her lifetime, she was considered one of her country’s most acclaimed and accomplished thespians.[1][2] She was the first graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada in 1961, and was most noted for her theatre work at the Stratford Festival. She was the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Genie Awards for Best Actress, and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for her contributions to Canadian theatre.