Acting
Judy Tyler
Born 1932-10-09
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Judy Tyler (born Judith Mae Hess; October 9, 1932 – July 3, 1957) was an American actress and singer. She gained recognition for her role in "Jailhouse Rock" (1957). Tyler made her TV debut in 1947 on The Howdy Doody Show and went on to appear in several film and television productions. Her final acting role aired in 1957 on the television series "Perry Mason". Tragically, later that year, Tyler was killed in a driving accident at the age of 24, cutting short a promising career in entertainment.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Judy Tyler
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Jailhouse Rock
1957
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The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
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Howdy Doody
1947
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Bop Girl Goes Calypso
1957
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
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It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987
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Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (7 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Elvis: #1 Hit Performances | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2007 |
 | Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2007 |
 | It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration | Princess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage) | Movie | 1987 |
 | Bop Girl Goes Calypso | Jo Thomas | Movie | 1957 |
 | Jailhouse Rock | Peggy Van Alden | Movie | 1957 |
 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | TV Series | 1948 |
 | Howdy Doody | Princess Summerfall Winterspring | TV Series | 1947 |