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Jane Wyman
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Actor Born: January 4, 1914 in St. Joseph, MO Death: September 10, 2007 in Rancho Mirage, CA Biography:Born Sarah Jane Fulks, "Jane Wyman" tried to break into films as a child but was unsuccessful despite encouragement from her mother. A decade later, she began her show business career as a radio singer, using the name Jane Durrell. In 1936, she began appearing in films as a chorus girl and bit player. Eventually, she moved into secondary roles and occasional leads, usually playing brassy blondes in comic relief. She broke out of this mold with her performance in "The Lost Weekend" (1945), in which she demonstrated her talents as a serious actress; this led to better roles as a major star. For her work in "The Yearling" (1946), she received a Best Actress Oscar nomination, then won an Oscar for her portrayal of a deaf-mute rape victim in "Johnny Belinda" (1948). She went on to star in many films, demonstrating her versatility in both comedies and tearjerkers. She was twice more nominated for Oscars, for... Full Biography
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