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Quick Facts

Born:
1917-01-05

Birthplace:
Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

Credits:
148 Total Roles

Jane Wyman

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2019 Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2007 When Fear Eats the Soul MOVIE Cary Scott (archive footage)
2004 Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright' MOVIE Self
2002 Edith Head: The Paramount Years MOVIE Self (archive footage)
1995 Inside the Dream Factory MOVIE Self
1993 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman TV Elizabeth Quinn
1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood MOVIE Self
1981 Falcon Crest TV Angela Channing
1979 The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel MOVIE Granny Arrowroot
1977 The Love Boat TV Sister Patricia

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