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Jane Wyatt

American Actress

Jane Wyatt, born Jane Waddington Wyatt on August 12, 1910, in Campgaw, New Jersey, was an American actress known for her roles in both film and television. Raised in New York City, she attended the fashionable Chapin School and later Barnard College, though she left after two years to join the apprentice school of the Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Jane Wyatt made her Broadway debut as an understudy in "Trade Winds," a role that cost her her listing in the New York Social Register, though she was later relisted upon her marriage.

Her film career began in 1934 with her debut in "One More River," directed by James Whale. She gained significant recognition for her role as Sondra in Frank Capra's "Lost Horizon" (1937).

Throughout her career, she appeared in films such as "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947) with Gregory Peck, "None but the Lonely Heart" (1944) with Cary Grant, and "Boomerang" (1947) with Dana Andrews.

In television, Jane Wyatt is best remembered for her role as Margaret Anderson on the classic sitcom "Father Knows Best" (1954-1960), for which she won three consecutive Emmy Awards.

Full Name Jane Wyatt
Other Name Jane Waddington Wyatt
Gender Female
Occupation Actress
Date of Birth 12-August-1910 (96 years)
Birth Year 1910
Birth Location Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, U.S.
Death Time 20-October-2006
Death Location Los Angeles, California, U.S.

She also appeared in the science-fiction television series "Star Trek" as Amanda Grayson, the human mother of Spock, and in the television movie "Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes" (1989).

Jane Wyatt was married to Edgar Bethune Ward from 1935 until his death in 2000, and they had three children together. She was a devout Catholic and an invaluable member of the March of Dimes charitable organization since 1943.

Jane Wyatt passed away on October 20, 2006, at the age of 96 in her home in Bel-Air, California.

Euphemia Van Rensselaer Waddington

Mother

Christopher Billopp Wyatt, Jr.

Father

Michael Ward

Son

Christopher Ward

Son

Edgar Bethune Ward ​ ​

Spouse (m. 1935; died 2000)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Jane Wyatt was 96 years old

Jane Wyatt was born on 12-August-1910

Jane Wyatt was born in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, U.S.

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Wyatt
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0943553/

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