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Jane Wyman (1917–2007)

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Jane Wyman was born Sarah Jane Mayfield on January 5, 1917, in St. Joseph, Missouri (she was also known later as Sarah Jane Fulks). When she was only eight years old, and after her parents filed for divorce, she lost her father prematurely. After graduating high school she attempted, with the help of her mother, to break into films, but to no ... See full bio »

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Known For

Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest Angela Channing
(1981-1990)
The Blue Veil
The Blue Veil Louise Mason
(1951)
The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend Helen St. James
(1945)
All That Heaven Allows
All That Heaven Allows Cary Scott
(1955)
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Filmography

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 1993 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV Series)
Elizabeth Quinn
- The Visitor (1993) ... Elizabeth Quinn
 1981-1990 Falcon Crest (TV Series)
Angela Channing
- Home Again (1990) ... Angela Channing
- Danny's Song (1990) ... Angela Channing
- The Return (1990) ... Angela Channing
- Crimes of the Past (1990) ... Angela Channing (credit only)
- Dark Streets (1990) ... Angela Channing (credit only)
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 1980 Charlie's Angels (TV Series)
Eleanor Willard
- To See an Angel Die (1980) ... Eleanor Willard
 1980 The Love Boat (TV Series)
Sister Patricia
- Another Time, Another Place/Doctor Who/Gopher's Engagement (1980) ... Sister Patricia
 1979 The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel (TV Movie)
Granny Arrowroot (as Miss Jane Wyman)
 1974 Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (TV Series)
Sophia Ryder
- The Desertion of Keith Ryder (1974) ... Sophia Ryder
 1973 Amanda Fallon (TV Movie)
Dr. Amanda Fallon
 1972-1973 The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV Series)
Dr. Amanda Fallon
- And Other Springs I May Not See (1973) ... Dr. Amanda Fallon
- Discovery at Fourteen (1972) ... Dr. Amanda Fallon
 1972 The Sixth Sense (TV Series)
Ruth Ames
- If I Should Die Before I Wake (1972) ... Ruth Ames
 1971 The Failing of Raymond (TV Movie)
Mary Bloomquist
 1962-1970 Insight (TV Series)
Catherine / Auschwitz Victim / Marie / ...
- Prince of Apple Towns (1970) ... Catherine
- Why Does God Allow Men to Suffer? (1967) ... Auschwitz Victim
- The Hermit (1964) ... Marie
- Cross in Crisis (1962) ... Edith Stein
 1970 My Three Sons (TV Series)
Sylvia Cannon
- Who Is Sylvia? (1970) ... Sylvia Cannon
 1969 How to Commit Marriage
Elaine Benson
 1968 The Red Skelton Hour (TV Series)
Clara Crowley Appleby
- Clara and Me and Mama Makes Three (1968) ... Clara Crowley Appleby
 1966 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV Series)
Addie Joslin
- When Hell Froze (1966) ... Addie Joslin
 1958-1962 Wagon Train (TV Series)
Hannah Barber / Dr. Carol Ames Willoughby
- The Wagon Train Mutiny (1962) ... Hannah Barber
- The Doctor Willoughby Story (1958) ... Dr. Carol Ames Willoughby
 1962 Bon Voyage!
Katie Willard
 1961 The Investigators (TV Series)
Elaine
- Death Leaves a Tip (1961) ... Elaine
 1960 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series)
Dr. Kate
- Dr. Kate (1960) ... Dr. Kate
 1960 Checkmate (TV Series)
Joan Talmadge
- Lady on the Brink (1960) ... Joan Talmadge
 1960 Pollyanna
Aunt Polly
 1959 Holiday for Lovers
Mrs. Mary Dean
 1959 Lux Playhouse (TV Series)
Selena Shelby
- A Deadly Guest (1959) ... Selena Shelby
 1955-1958 Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (TV Series)
Cleary Penryn / Carol / Susan / ...
- Swindler's Inn (1958) ... Cleary Penryn
- My Sister Susan (1958) ... Carol / Susan
- A Widow's Kiss (1958) ... Marge
- Death Rides the 12:15 (1957) ... Amelia
- The Animal Instinct (1957) ... Fran
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 1956 Miracle in the Rain
Ruth Wood
 1955 Lucy Gallant
Lucy Gallant
 1955 All That Heaven Allows
Cary Scott
 1955 General Electric Theater (TV Series)
Dr. Amelia Morrow
- Amelia (1955) ... Dr. Amelia Morrow
 1954 Summer Playhouse (TV Series)
Host (1957)
 1954 Magnificent Obsession
Helen Phillips
 1953 So Big
Selina De Jong
 1953 Let's Do It Again
Constance Stuart
 1952 Just for You
Carolina Hill
 1952 Campbell Summer Soundstage (TV Series)
- Forty Odd (1952)
 1952 The Story of Will Rogers
Betty Rogers
 1951 Starlift
Jane Wyman
 1951 The Blue Veil
Louise Mason
 1951 Here Comes the Groom
Emmadel Jones
 1951 Three Guys Named Mike
Marcy Lewis
 1950 The Glass Menagerie
Laura Wingfield
 1950 Stage Fright
Eve Gill
 1949 The Lady Takes a Sailor
Jennifer Smith
 1949 It's a Great Feeling
Jane Wyman (uncredited)
 1949 A Kiss in the Dark
Polly Haines
 1948 Johnny Belinda
Belinda McDonald
 1947 Magic Town
Mary Peterman
 1947 Cheyenne
Ann Kincaid
 1946 The Yearling
Orry Baxter
 1946 Night and Day
Gracie Harris
 1946 One More Tomorrow
Frankie Connors
 1945 The Lost Weekend
Helen St. James
 1944 Hollywood Canteen
Jane Wyman
 1944 Crime by Night
Robbie Vance
 1944 The Doughgirls
Vivian Marsden Halstead
 1944 Make Your Own Bed
Susan Courtney
 1943 Princess O'Rourke
Jean Campbell
 1942 Footlight Serenade
Flo La Verne
 1942 My Favorite Spy
Connie
 1942 Larceny, Inc
Denny Costello
 1941 You're in the Army Now
Bliss Dobson
 1941 The Body Disappears
Joan Shotesbury
 1941 Bad Men of Missouri
Mary Hathaway
 1941 Honeymoon for Three
Elizabeth Clochessy
 1940 Tugboat Annie Sails Again
Peggy Armstrong
 1940 My Love Came Back
Joy O'Keefe
 1940 Gambling on the High Seas
Laurie Ogden
 1940 Flight Angels
Nan Hudson
 1940 An Angel from Texas
Marge Allen
 1940 Alice in Movieland (Short)
Carlo's Guest (uncredited)
 1940 Brother Rat and a Baby
Claire Terry
 1939 Private Detective
Myrna Winslow
 1939 Kid Nightingale
Judy Craig
 1939 The Kid from Kokomo
Marian Bronson
 1939 Tail Spin
Alabama
 1938 Brother Rat
Claire Adams
 1938 The Crowd Roars
Vivian Lee
 1938 Wide Open Faces
Betty Martin
 1938 Fools for Scandal
Party Guest (uncredited)
 1938 He Couldn't Say No
Violet Coney
 1938 The Spy Ring
Elaine Burdette
 1937 Over the Goal
Co-ed (uncredited)
 1937 Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Marjorie Day
 1937 Public Wedding
Florence 'Flip' Lane
 1937 The Singing Marine
Joan
 1937 Little Pioneer (Short)
Katie Snee
 1937 Slim
Stumpy's Girl
 1937 The King and the Chorus Girl
Babette Latour
 1937 Smart Blonde
Dixie - Hatcheck Girl
 1936 Gold Diggers of 1937
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
 1936 Polo Joe
Girl at Polo Field (uncredited)
 1936 The Sunday Round-Up (Short)
Butte Soule
 1936 Here Comes Carter
Nurse (uncredited)
 1936 Cain and Mabel
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
 1936 Stage Struck
Bessie Funfnick (uncredited)
 1936 My Man Godfrey
Socialite (uncredited)
 1936 Bengal Tiger
Saloon Girl (uncredited)
 1936 Anything Goes
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
 1936 King of Burlesque
Dancer (uncredited)
 1935 Freshman Love
Co-Ed (uncredited)
 1935 Broadway Hostess
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
 1935 Stolen Harmony
Chorine (uncredited)
 1935 George White's 1935 Scandals
Chorine (uncredited)
 1935 All the King's Horses
Chorine on Train (uncredited)
 1935 Rumba
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
 1934 College Rhythm
Chorine (uncredited)
 1934 Harold Teen
Graduate (uncredited)
 1933 Elmer, the Great
Game Spectator (uncredited)
 1932 The Kid from Spain
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(3/24/45) Radio: Appeared on the "Burns and Allen Show" episode "The Academy Awards". See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 7 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 67 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Family Site

Alternate Names:

Miss Jane Wyman

Height:

5' 2½" (1.59 m)

Spouse:

Fred Karger  (divorced) | See more »

Children:

Maureen Reagan | See more »

Parents:

Manning Jefferies Mayfield | Gladys Hope Christian
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[1982] When I first got into TV, it really was in its embryonic stage. Loretta [Young] and I both started our series at about the same time. And the pace! I had no idea you began work at 6 in the morning and quit at 10 at night, and that after shooting you went to your office to get the next scripts started - and it goes on and on and on. I'd limp home over that lousy Coldwater Canyon and I'd say... See more »

Trivia:

Has ranked second, between fellow actors Danny Thomas, Julie London and Robert Fuller, with the many name changes. After she took the name of Sarah Jane Fulks, she dropped her first name and used Jane, as her middle name, hence, she legally changed her name to Jane Durrell, however, she was asked to change her last name to Wyman, the same last name as her adoptive siblings - her mother had first ... See more »

Trademark:

Her lifelong friendship with Ronald Reagan. See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Capricorn
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