Acting
Judy Tyler
EN cinema · 5 credits
Born
9 October 1932
Died
4 July 1957 (aged 24)
Birthplace
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Also known as Judith Mae Hess
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
Filmography
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
as Princess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage)
Jailhouse Rock
as Peggy Van Alden
Bop Girl Goes Calypso
as Jo Thomas