Susan Hayward

American actress (1917–1975)

AI overview

Susan Hayward was an American film actress who worked in Hollywood during the mid-20th century from 1917 until her death in 1975. She is remembered as a notable figure in cinema during that era.

AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.

Person · Open Library

Born: 1945
Died: 1975-03-14
Works: 26

Top works

ACTIF
ACTIF 1987
ACTIF
French film
Cinema Studies The Key Concepts

via Open Library + Wikidata

Film & TV

Acting · 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)

Article

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.