Judy Tyler
Actress

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Judy Tyler was a talented actress and dancer who had a promising career ahead of her. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of a trumpeter and a former Ziegfeld Follies dancer. She studied ballet, music, and acting, and won a beauty contest in 1949. She was making bit appearances on television while still in high school, and at age 17, she landed the part of Princess Summerfall Winterspring on the Puppet Playhouse children's TV show. She returned to stage work and was "rediscovered" in a play in 1956, which landed her on the cover of Life magazine. She made two films, the last being Jailhouse Rock (1957) with Elvis Presley. Tragically, she died in a car accident three weeks after shooting completed. She was buried in Hartsdale, New York, and had no children by either marriage.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day October 09, 1932
Birth Place  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Age 88 YEARS OLD
Died On July 3, 1957(1957-07-03) (aged 24)\nnear Rock River, Wyoming, U.S.
Birth Sign Scorpio
Cause of death Car accident
Resting place Ferncliff Cemetery
Occupation Actress
Years active 1947–1957
Spouse(s) Colin Romoff (m. 1950; div. 1957) Gregory Lafayette (m. 1957–1957)

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

Judy Tyler, a renowned American actress, has an estimated net worth of $1.2 million as of 2024. With her exceptional talent and captivating performances, Judy has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Throughout her career, she has portrayed various memorable characters on the big screen, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. Her dedication and passion for acting have not only earned her critical acclaim but have also contributed significantly to her remarkable net worth. Judy Tyler continues to be revered as a talented and influential actress in the United States, leaving a legacy that will forever be cherished.

Biography/Timeline

1938

After completing filming of the Presley movie, she and her second husband, Gregory Lafayette (born Earl Gregory Nisonger Jr. on January 23, 1938 in New York City) left Hollywood to return to their home in New York. While driving through Wyoming on July 3, 1957, they were involved in an automobile accident on U.S. Route 287 near Rock River. She was killed instantly, aged 24, and her husband died the following day, aged 19. A Passenger in the other car was killed as well. Police said Lafayette swerved to avoid hitting a car that was towing a trailer, and collided with the other vehicle involved in the crash.

1950

Born Judith Mae Hess in Milwaukee, she came from a show Business family and was encouraged to study dance and acting. Her acting career began as a teenager with regular appearances on Howdy Doody as Princess Summerfall Winterspring from 1950 to 1953.

1957

Offered an opportunity in Hollywood, Tyler appeared in the film Bop Girl Goes Calypso (1957), then starred opposite Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock (1957). She made a guest appearance on Perry Mason as Irene Kilby in "The Case of the Fan Dancer's Horse", which aired on December 28, 1957, nearly six months after her death.

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