Celebrated Name: | Sandy Duncan |
Real Name/Full Name: | Sandra Kay Duncan |
Gender: | Female |
Age: | 75 years old |
Birth Date: | 02/20/1946 |
Birth Place: | Henderson, Texas, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.63m |
Weight: | 65kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Married |
Husband/Spouse (Name): | Don Correia |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Jeffrey and Michael) |
Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Sandy Duncan Lesbian? | No |
Profession: | Actress |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $6 million |
Last Updated: | December 2024 |
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Early Life & Biography
Sandra Kay Duncan was born on the 20th of February 1946 in Henderson, Texas, to Mancil Ray Duncan and Sylvia. She was raised alongside her sister Robyn in Tyler, Texas. Much information about her education is currently not available. Sandra popularly known as Sandy Duncan is a famous actress, dancer, and singer. She became famous for performing in the Broadway of Peter Pan. She was the nominee of several popular awards such as the Emmy Award and the Golden Globe Awards.
Personal Life
Sandy Duncan married Bruce Scott in September 1968. Bruce is a singer and actor. The two met during the Off-Broadway production of Your Own Thing. Unfortunately, the couple divorced four years later (1972). Sandy was quickly rising to stardom and was making great success which was a threat to Bruce, who could not stand that. Sandy spoke it out and confessed to the People Magazine in 1979 stating that Bruce was indeed very threatened by the fact that she was becoming a star.
Sandy later married Dr. Thomas Calcaterra on the 10th of January 1973. They began dating after the meeting when Sandy went consulting about her brain tumor. Sandy toured a nightclub act in 1978, an event that led to her divorce with Thomas due to the allegations that she could not stay at home as his wife during the tour. They divorced in 1979.
In these two past relationships, Sandy did not have a child in either of them. She, however, married Don Correia in July 21st, 1980. Don seems to be her `Mr. Right’ since the couple has been together ever since and to cement their relationship, they have to sons, Michael (born March 19th, 1984) and Jeffrey(born October 5th, 1982).
Sandy is a victim of a brain tumor. She underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor behind her left optic nerve; she, therefore, lost vison for her left eye.
Sandy has a street in Taylorville, Illinois named after her, Sandy Duncan Drive.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 20 February 1946, Sandy Duncan is 75 years old as of today’s date 16th December 2024. Her height is 1.63m tall, and her weight is 65kg.
Career
Sandy began her career as an entertainer when she was barely a teen. At the age of 12, Sandy was already working for The King and I local entertainment production industry. She was earning about $ 150 per week.
Sandy was not a significant actress in the United States until 1970 when she was named the most promising face of tomorrow by Time magazine. The same year, she featured as the starring for the Broadway revival of The Boy Friend which was widely viewed by the wide public. The following year, she starred as Sandy Stockton in the CBS Funny Face. Although the show was dismissed, Sandy was still applauded and celebrated by many as she performed best. She was actually described as a wonderful comedienne by Cleveland Amory.
Sandy has been nominated for the Tony Award several, as Featured Actress in Canterbury Tales (1969), Best actress in Peter Pan (1980), and Best Actress in The Boy Friend (1971). Sandy voiced and starred in several shows afterward as she was famous.
In 2008, Sandy performed a crucial role the musical No, No, Nanette, which was a production of the City Centre`s annual Encores series in New York. Sandy then played the lead role in the play Driving Miss Daisy at the Casa Manana Theatre in Texas.
Recently on 12th February 2016, Sandy performed the role of Madame du Maurier in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland.
Awards & Achievements
Sandy has performed on many television shows. She has been nominated for several awards such as the Tony Award thrice in 1969, 1971, and 1980. Sandy was once nominated for the Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards among many other awards some of which she won.
Net Worth & Salary of Sandy Duncan in 2024
As of December 2024, Sandy Duncan has a net worth of $6 million. Her vehicles, home, and other materials are, however not public. She built her wealth mainly from acting for many years, but as of current, she generates her much of her income from Singer.
Sandy Duncan is an outstanding character who is a perfect model for many ladies in the United States and others across the globe who celebrate her and actually emulate her.