Judy TylerJudy TylerJudy Tyler, born October 9, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States – died July 4, 1957 near Laramie, Wyoming, was an actress. Born Judith Mae Hess, she came from a show business family and was encouraged to study dance and acting. Her acting career began as a teenager with appearances on the "Howdy Doody" television show, as Princess Summer Fall Winter Spring. Like her mother, she became a chorus line dancer but then went on to a major role in the 1955 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, "Pipe Dream." Life magazine did a story on rising Broadway talent with Tyler on the magazine's cover as one of the up-and-coming stars. Offered an opportunity in Hollywood, Judy Tyler appeared in the film Bop Girl Goes Calypso then starred opposite Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock. After filming of the Presley movie finished, she and her second husband, Greg Lafayette, took a vacation. While driving through Wyoming, they were involved in an automobile accident that claimed both their lives. Judy Tyler was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. This page about Judy Tyler includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Judy Tyler News stories about Judy Tyler External links for Judy Tyler Videos for Judy Tyler Wikis about Judy Tyler Discussion Groups about Judy Tyler Blogs about Judy Tyler Images of Judy Tyler |
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Judy Tyler was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. These include Midnight Caller, Volunteers, Teen Witch, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Barbarians at the Gate, Sleepless in Seattle, That Thing You Do!, Frasier, Jingle all the Way, Runaway Bride, and Raise Your Voice. While driving through Wyoming, they were involved in an automobile accident that claimed both their lives. She has had recurring roles in various television series, and appeared in several movies. After filming of the Presley movie finished, she and her second husband, Greg Lafayette, took a vacation. Wilson is often credited with being the driving force behind Nia Vardalos's movie deal for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which became the highest-grossing independent film of all time. Offered an opportunity in Hollywood, Judy Tyler appeared in the film Bop Girl Goes Calypso then starred opposite Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock. She has been married to Tom Hanks since April 1988, and has two children. Like her mother, she became a chorus line dancer but then went on to a major role in the 1955 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, "Pipe Dream." Life magazine did a story on rising Broadway talent with Tyler on the magazine's cover as one of the up-and-coming stars. Rita Wilson, born Margarita Ibrahimoff (October 26, 1958- ) is an American actress and producer. Her acting career began as a teenager with appearances on the "Howdy Doody" television show, as Princess Summer Fall Winter Spring. Born Judith Mae Hess, she came from a show business family and was encouraged to study dance and acting. Judy Tyler, born October 9, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States – died July 4, 1957 near Laramie, Wyoming, was an actress. |