Susan Hayward

American actress (1917–1975)

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Susan Hayward, born Edythe Marrenner in Brooklyn, was an American film, stage, and television actor. She began her work period in 1937 and was a model during her career. A Catholic, she spoke and wrote in English. Hayward had red hair and was married to Jess Barker. She had two children.

Hayward received the Academy Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the same honor. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is recognized in the Academy Award Best Actress collection and the Hollywood Walk Of Fame collection. Hayward died of natural causes in Hollywood on March 14, 1975. She was born on June 30, 1917.

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Film & TV

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Susan Hayward (June 30, 1917 – March 14, 1975) was an American actress. After working as a fashion model in New York, Hayward travelled to Hollywood in 1937 when open auditions were held for the leading role in Gone With the Wind (1939). Although she was not selected, she secured a film contract, and played several small supporting roles over the next few years. By the late 1940s the quality of…

Known for

Filme Algarve — Lucy Overmire (archive footage)2025
The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout — Self (archive footage)2024
Storm in My Heart — Self (archive footage)2018
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical — Self (archive)2009
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls' — Helen Lawson (archive footage)2006
The Divine Ms. Susann — Self (archive footage)2006
The Dish on Dolls — Helen Lawson (archive footage)2006
Bride of Trailer Camp — (archive footage)2001
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind — Self (archive footage)1988
Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole — Dr. Maggie Cole1972

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Susan
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Brooklyn
Place of death: Hollywood
Spouse: Jess Barker
Occupation: television actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: Catholic Church
Award: Academy Award for Best Actress
Student of: Lucy Feagin
Field of work: acting
Hair colour: red hair
Official website: www.susanhayward.com
Image: Susan Hayward - 1940s.jpg
Number of children: 2

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Commons category: Susan Hayward
date of birth: 1917-06-30
date of death: 1975-03-14
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actress
manner of death: natural causes
Commons gallery: Susan Hayward
name in native language: Susan Hayward
start of work period: 1937-00-00
writing language: English language
birth name: Edythe Marrenner
end of work period: 1972-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

Susan Hayward (born Edythe Marrener; June 30, 1917 – March 14, 1975) was an American actress best known for her film portrayals of women that were based on true stories.

After working as a fashion model for the Walter Thornton Model Agency, 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.

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