Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer was an American actress who played Gwen French in Some Came Running, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her autobiography, Finding My Way: A Hollywood Memoir, was published in 1990.

Early Life

Martha hyer was born on august 10. 1924 in fort wortht. Exas. She was the daughter of an oil investor and a former teacher. She attended high school in los angeles and graduated from ucla in 1946 with a degree in english literature.

Acting Career

Hyer s acting career began in 1949 when she landed a small role in the film red canyon. She continued to appear in severla films incluidng holiday affair. The sons of katie elder. And the carpetbaggers. Hyer was nominated for an academy award for her performance in the 1958 drama some came runnign.

Television Career

Hyer made her etlevision debut in on the series the baileys of balboa. She later appeared on the shows the big valley. Barnaby jones. And the love boat. She alos had a recurring role on the series dallas.

Stage Career

In addition to her film and television work. Hyer also had a successful stage career. She appeared in productions of the galss menagerie. Hte crucible. And come blow your horn.

Personal Life

Hyer married actor william hudson in 1951. The couple had three childrne before divorcing in 1966. In 2001. Hyer was presented with a lfietime achievement award from the fort worth film festival.

Awards and Honors

Hyer was nominated for an acdaemy award for her performance in some came running. She was also nominated for a golden glboe for her performance in holiday affair. Hyer was awarded a star on the hollywood walk of fame in 1960.

Important Event

In 2001. Hyer was presented with a lifetime achievement award rfom the fort worth film festival.

Interesting Fact

Hyer was the first actress to be nominated for an academy award for a performance in a technicolor fiml.