Jane Wyman

Born: 1917-01-05

Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

Biography

Jane Wyman (born Sarah Jane Mayfield; January 5, 1917 – September 10, 2007) was an American singer, dancer, and character actress of film and television. She began her film career in the 1930s, and was a prolific performer for two decades. She received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Johnny Belinda (1948), and later achieved success during the 1980s for her leading role in the television series Falcon Crest.

Wyman was the first wife of Ronald Reagan. They married in 1940 and divorced in 1948, before Reagan ran for public office. She is the only person to have won an Oscar and married a future President of the United States.

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Known For

The Yearling
The Lost Weekend
Stage Fright
Night and Day
Pollyanna
Stolen Harmony
All That Heaven Allows
College Rhythm
Slim
Anything Goes

Top Movie Credits

The Yearling Orry Baxter
The Lost Weekend Helen St. James
Night and Day Gracie Harris
Pollyanna Aunt Polly
Stolen Harmony Chorine (uncredited)
Slim Stumpy's Girl
Anything Goes Chorus Girl (uncredited)