Martha Raye was an American comedic actress who was active in the entertainment industry from the 1930s to the 1980s. She was known for her brash and often outrageous comedic style, which earned her the nickname 'The Big Mouth'. Raye was a regular on several television shows, including The Martha Raye Show and The Hollywood Palace, and appeared in numerous films, including The Big Broadcast of 1936 and The Big Circus. She also had a successful career as a singer, recording several albums and performing in nightclubs around the world.