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Geraldine A. Ferraro(1935-2011)

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Geraldine A. Ferraro
Geraldine A. Ferraro was born on 26 August 1935 in Newburgh, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Contact (1997), Murphy Brown (1988) and Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995). She was married to John Anthony Zaccaro. She died on 26 March 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
BornAugust 26, 1935
DiedMarch 26, 2011(75)
BornAugust 26, 1935
DiedMarch 26, 2011(75)
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Known for

Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey in Contact (1997)
Contact
7.5
  • Geraldine A. Ferraro
  • 1997
Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown (1988)
Murphy Brown
6.9
TV Series
  • Geraldine Ferraro(as Geraldine Ferraro)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
6.8
TV Series
  • Merle(voice)
Supertramp: Better Days (1985)
Supertramp: Better Days
7.6
Music Video
  • Geraldine A. Ferraro(voice)
  • 1985

Credits

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Actress



  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
    Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Merle (voice)
    • 1999
  • Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey in Contact (1997)
    Contact
    7.5
    • Geraldine A. Ferraro
    • 1997
  • Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown (1988)
    Murphy Brown
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Geraldine Ferraro (as Geraldine Ferraro)
    • 1996
  • Supertramp: Better Days (1985)
    Supertramp: Better Days
    7.6
    Music Video
    • Geraldine A. Ferraro (voice)
    • 1985

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Geraldine Farraro
  • Born
    • August 26, 1935
    • Newburgh, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 26, 2011
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA(complications from multiple myeloma)
  • Spouse
    • John Anthony ZaccaroJuly 16, 1960 - March 26, 2011 (her death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Laura Zaccaro
  • Other works
    Re-release of her book, "Ferraro, My Story", with a postscript.
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    On July 13, 1984, Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale announced Ferraro as his vice presidential running mate for the 1984 election. Ferraro became the first woman to appear on a major party presidential ticket in American history, as well as the first person of Italian descent.
  • Quotes
    Vice President - it has such a nice ring to it.
  • Nicknames
    • Geraldine Ferraro
    • Gerry

FAQ

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  • When did Geraldine A. Ferraro die?
    March 26, 2011
  • How did Geraldine A. Ferraro die?
    Complications from multiple myeloma
  • How old was Geraldine A. Ferraro when she died?
    75 years old
  • Where did Geraldine A. Ferraro die?
    Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • When was Geraldine A. Ferraro born?
    August 26, 1935

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