- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMartha Louise Montgomery
- Martha Montgomery was born on December 5, 1920 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA. She was an actress, known for The Inner Circle (1946), All About Alfred (1998) and All About Alfred (1990). She was married to Robert O. Ragland and Alfred Newman. She died on May 9, 2005 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
- SpousesRobert O. Ragland(November 2, 1974 - May 9, 2005) (her death)Alfred Newman(November 6, 1947 - February 17, 1970) (his death, 5 children)
- Children
- RelativesRandy Newman(Niece or Nephew)Joey Newman(Niece or Nephew)
- Mother of composers Thomas Newman, Maria Newman, and David Newman. Sister-in-law of composer Emil Newman. Aunt of composer Randy Newman. Great-aunt of composer Joey Newman.
- Worked for Powers Modeling Agency until 20th Century-Fox brought her to Hollywood and gave her a contract.
- Was a Goldwyn Girl.
- She graduated from the University of Tennessee.
- Donated $1 million to the University of Southern California for the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, a tribute to her late husband.
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) - $150 a week
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