Judy Tyler
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Jailhouse Rock
Peggy Van Alden
Howdy Doody
Princess Summerfall Winterspring
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
Princess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
Bop Girl Goes Calypso
Jo Thomas
Filmography
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
as Self (archive footage)
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987
as Princess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage)
Jailhouse Rock
1957
as Peggy Van Alden
Bop Girl Goes Calypso
1957
as Jo Thomas
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Howdy Doody
1947
as Princess Summerfall Winterspring