Jane Wyman



First NameJane
Last NameWyman
Maiden NameMayfield
Full Name at BirthSarah Jayne Mayfield
Age90 (age at death)
Date of BirthJanuary 5, 1917
BirthplaceSt. Joseph, New York
Date of DeathSeptember 10, 2007
Location of DeathPalm Springs, CA
Cause of DeathDiabetes
Height5' 2½" (159 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignCapricorn
ReligionPolish Catholic
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryActress
Claim to FameJohnny Belinda, Falcon crest
Brand EndorsementsChesterfield Cigarettes (Magazine Advertisement) [1950]
Lustre-Creme Shampoo (Magazine Advertisement) [1952]
FatherManning Jefferies Mayfield
MotherGladys Hope Christian
Other Family MembersMichael Reagan (son)
FriendsAgnes Moorehead, Loretta Young, Barbara Stanwyck, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, Alexis Smith, Dick Carlson, Mary Livingston, Jack Benny, Gladys Hall, Dana Andrews, Van Johnson, June Allyson, Dick Powell

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.


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Filmography

Selected Jane Wyman film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1993
Elizabeth Quinn

1981
Angela Channing

1979
The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
Granny Arrowroot

1977
Sister Patricia

1976
Eleanor Willard

1973
Amanda Fallon
Dr. Amanda Fallon

1972
The Sixth Sense
Ruth Ames

1971
The Failing of Raymond
Mary Bloomquist

1969
Elaine Benson

1969
Dr. Amanda Fallon

1962
Katie Willard

1961
The Investigators
Elaine

1960
Aunt Polly

1960
Checkmate
Joan Talmadge

1960
Insight
Marie

1960
Sylvia Cannon

1959
Mrs. Mary Dean

1958
Lux Playhouse
Selena Shelby

1957
Dr. Carol Ames Willoughby, Hannah

1956
Ruth Wood

1955
Cary Scott

1955
Lucy Gallant

1955
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
Cleary Penryn, Amelia, Ann Baker, Ann Baker

1954
Helen Phillips

1953
Constance 'Connie' Stuart

1953
Selina DeJong

1953
Dr. Amelia Morrow

1953
Three Lives
Commentator

1952
Carolina Hill

1952
Betty Rogers nee Marshall

1951
Emmadel Jones

1951
Louise Mason

1951
Marcy Lewis

1951
Clara Appleby

1950
Eve Gill

1950
Laura Wingfield

1949
Polly Haines

1949
Jennifer Smith

1948
Belinda McDonald

1947
Ann Kincaid

1947
Mary Peterman

1946
Gracie Harris

1946
Frankie Connors

1946
Orry Baxter

1945
Helen St. James

1944
Robbie Vance

1944
Jane Wyman

1944
Susan Courtney

1944
Vivian Marsden Halstead

1943
Jean Campbell

1942
Flo La Verne

1942
Denny Costello

1942
Connie

1941
Mary Hathaway

1941
You're in the Army Now
Bliss Dobson

1941
Honeymoon for Three
Elizabeth Clochessy

1941
The Body Disappears
Joan Shotesbury

1940
Joy O'Keefe

1940
Marge Allen

1940
Claire Terry

1940
Nan Hudson

1940
Gambling on the High Seas
Laurie Ogden

1940
Peggy Armstrong

1939
Alabama

1939
Kid Nightingale
Judy Craig

1939
Myrna 'Jinx' Winslow

1939
The Kid from Kokomo
Marian Bronson

1938
Claire Adams

1938
Party Guest

1938
Vivian

1938
He Couldn't Say No
Violet Coney

1938
The Spy Ring
Elaine Burdette

1938
Wide Open Faces
Betty Martin

1937
Dot, McNeil's Secretary/Receptionist

1937
Stumpy's Girl

1937
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Marjorie Day

1937
Public Wedding
Florence 'Flip'/'Flipsie' Lane Burke

1937
Dixie - Hatcheck Girl

1937
Babette Latour

1937
Joan

1937
Over the Goal
Co-ed

1937
Little Pioneer
Katie Snee

1936
Chorus Girl

1936
Chorus Girl

1936
Chorus Girl

1936
Dancer

1936
Socialite

1936
Bessie Funfnick, Chorus Girl

1936
Saloon Girl

1936
Freshman Love
Co-Ed

1936
Here Comes Carter
Nurse

1936
Polo Joe
Girl at Polo Field

1936
The Sunday Round-Up
Butte Soule

1935
Chorus Girl

1935
Stolen Harmony
Chorine

1934
All the King's Horses
Chorine

1934
College Rhythm
Chorine

1933
Game Spectator

1933
Gold Digger

1932
Goldwyn Girl

Summer Playhouse
Host

Soundtrack Credits

1959
Startime
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1952
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1951
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1947
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1946
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1946
Movieland Magic
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1941
You're in the Army Now
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1939
Kid Nightingale
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1937
Public Wedding
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1937
Little Pioneer
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1936
The Sunday Round-Up
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Writer Credits

1981
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