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LORETTA SWIT

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Loretta Swit (November 4, 1937 — May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress known for her character roles. Swit was best-known for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on MASH.
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BORN November 4, 1937
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HEIGHT 5'4" (1.63 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1944 – Present
LORETTA SWIT

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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1963
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson)

WINNER
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1962
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (The Mike Douglas Show)

WINNER
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1962
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (The Mike Douglas Show)

WINNER
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1985
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (Murder, She Wrote)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Loretta Swit (November 4, 1937 — May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress known for her character roles. Swit was best-known for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on MASH.

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🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Loretta
  • Born November 4, 1937
  • Height 5'4" (1.63 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on May 30, 2025)
  • Years Active 1944 – Present
  • Occupation Actress
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children N/A
  • Social
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