Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 9, 1932
Died
July 4, 1957 (age 24)
Place of Birth
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Also Known As
Judith Mae Hess
Judy Tyler
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.
JUDY TYLER - Way Back In San Francisco / Rovin' Gal (1957) Movie Clips from "Bop Girl Goes Calypso"
VideoKnown For
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Film
Jailhouse Rock
Peggy Van Alden
1957
TV
Howdy Doody
Princess Summerfall Winterspring
1947
Film
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
Princess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage)
1987
Film
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
Bop Girl Goes Calypso
Jo Thomas
1957
Filmography
2007FilmElvis: #1 Hit Performancesas Self (archive footage)2007FilmElvis: The King of Rock 'n' Rollas Self (archive footage)1987FilmIt's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebrationas Princess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage)1957FilmBop Girl Goes Calypsoas Jo Thomas1957FilmJailhouse Rockas Peggy Van Alden1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self1947TVHowdy Doodyas Princess Summerfall Winterspring