Helen Keller

Helen Keller 1880-1968

Helen Adams Keller was born in Alabama.

When she was 19 months old, she became blind, deaf, and mute due to an illness.

When she was 6 years old, she was brought to Anne Sullivan, a teacher for the blind.

Together, the two ladies accomplished astonishing things.

Equally amazed was Hollywood and made a movie out of Helen Keller's life, focusing on Anne Sullivan's point of view.

The Miracle Worker, 1962, won both actresses, Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan in a leading role and Patty Duke as Helen Keller in a supporting role, one Oscar each. Costume design, director, and screen writer were also nominated.