Susan Hayward

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Susan Hayward
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Hayward in 1953
Background information
Born as: Edythe Marrenner
Born Jun 30, 1917
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died Mar 14, 1975 - age  58
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
 
Spouse(s):
  • Jess Barker
    (1944 - 1954) divorced
  • Floyd Eaton Chalkley
    (1957 - 1966) died
Children: 2
Occupation: Actress
Years active 1937–1972

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Susan Hayward (born Edythe Marrenner; June 30, 1917 – March 14, 1975) was an American actress and model. She was best known for roles portraying woman based on true stories. After working as a fashion model, Hayward traveled to Hollywood in 1937 to audition for the role of Scarlett O'Hara. She secured a film contract and played several small supporting roles over the next few years. By the late 1940s, the quality of her film roles had improved, and she achieved recognition for her dramatic abilities with the first of five Academy Award for Best Actress nominations for her performance as an alcoholic in Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman (1947). Success continued through the 1950s as she received subsequent nominations for My Foolish Heart (1949), With a Song in My Heart (1952), and I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955). She finally won for her portrayal of death row inmate Barbara Graham in 'I Want to Live! (1958). After Hayward's second marriage and subsequent move to Georgia, her film appearances became infrequent, although she continued acting in film and television until 1972. She died in 1975 of brain cancer.

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Note:   Susan Hayward was a volunteer at the Hollywood Canteen
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