Marta Becket
Marta Becket | |
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Marta Beckett's last show at the Amargosa Opera House, February 12, 2012 | |
| Born | Martha Beckett August 9, 1924 New York, New York |
| Died | January 30, 2017 (aged 92) Death Valley Junction, California |
| Nationality | American |
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| Known for | Performed for more than four decades at her own theater, the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction, California |
| Notable work | Show Boat, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and Wonderful Town |
Marta Becket (August 9, 1924 – January 30, 2017) born Martha Beckett, was an American actress, dancer, choreographer and painter. She performed for more than four decades at her own theater, the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction, California.
Amargosa (2000), Todd Robinson's documentary about Marta Becket, won a 2003 Emmy Award for cinematographer Curt Apduhan, in addition to the film's numerous festival awards and nominations.