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Paula Prentiss: Northwestern University
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Born Paula Ragusa in San Antonio, TX on March 4, 1939, Ms. Prentiss was one of the best American comediennes of the 1960s, becoming a leading lady in a number of screwball comedies, as well as some dramatic roles. Discovered by a talent scout at Northwestern University in 1958, she signed with Metro Goldwyn Mayer, leading to a series of comedies with Jim Hutton.
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Born in New York City, Richard Benjamin attended the New York High School of Performing Arts, then continued his training at Northwestern University where he met actress Paula Prentiss. The two were married in 1961 and while Prentiss’s career immediately took off with a number of roles in Hollywood features, Benjamin focussed mainly on theater, with the occasional foray into television with guest appearances on shows such as Dr. Kildare. Showing an interest in directing, Benjamin travelled to London, England to direct the 1965 production of Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. He followed that up with a role in the 1966 Broadway production of Simon’s The Star Spangled Girl, winning a Theatre World Award for his performance.
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Born and raised in Los Angeles, Prentiss Benjamin trained at Northwestern University, from which she graduated in 2000. She appeared regionally at The Fulton Opera House, The Alley Theatre, The Cape Playhouse and at Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey. She was ... seen Off-Broadway in How to Build a Better Tulip at the Acorn Theatre.
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