Judy Tyler

Personal Info

Known For:
Acting

Birthday:
October 9, 1932

Place of Birth:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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Judy Tyler

Biography

Judy Tyler (born Judith Mae Hess; October 9, 1932 – July 3, 1957) was an American actress and singer. She gained recognition for her role in "Jailhouse Rock" (1957). Tyler made her TV debut in 1947 on The Howdy Doody Show and went on to appear in several film and television productions. Her final acting role aired in 1957 on the television series "Perry Mason". Tragically, later that year, Tyler was killed in a driving accident at the age of 24, cutting short a promising career in entertainment.

Known For

Filmography

Year Movie Role
2007 Elvis: #1 Hit Performances Self (archive footage)
2007 Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll Self (archive footage)
1957 Jailhouse Rock Peggy Van Alden
1957 Bop Girl Goes Calypso Jo Thomas
Year TV Show Role
1948 The Ed Sullivan Show Self
1947 Howdy Doody Princess Summerfall Winterspring