Jane Wyatt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 12, 1910 |
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| Died | October 20, 2006 (age 96) |
| Birthplace | Campgaw, Franklin Township (now Mahwah), New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Jane Wyatt's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Margaret Anderson in 'Father Knows Best' and as Sondra Bizet in 'Lost Horizon'. |
Intro
Jane Wyatt was an American actress best known for her roles in the classic television series 'Father Knows Best' and the film 'Lost Horizon'. She had a distinguished career in film, television, and stage, earning acclaim for her performances during the golden ages of both Hollywood and television.
Early Life & Background
Jane Wyatt was born into a prominent family in New Jersey. She attended Miss Chapin's School in New York and later studied at Barnard College before leaving to pursue acting. Wyatt began her acting career on the New York stage before moving to Hollywood.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Margaret Anderson on the TV series 'Father Knows Best', for which she won three Emmy Awards [1][2].
- Starred as Sondra Bizet in the film 'Lost Horizon' (1937) [1][2].
- Appeared in films such as 'Gentleman's Agreement' (1947), 'None But the Lonely Heart' (1944), and 'Boomerang!' (1947) [1].
- Played Amanda Grayson, Spock’s mother, in 'Star Trek' (original series and 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home') [1][3].
Trivia
- She was blacklisted briefly during the McCarthy era because of suspected left-wing ties[2].
- Jane Wyatt won three Primetime Emmy Awards for her role in 'Father Knows Best'[1].
- She married Edgar Bethune Ward in 1935 and remained married until his death in 2000[1][2].
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Jane Wyatt was born the 12 August 1910.
Campgaw, Franklin Township (now Mahwah), New Jersey, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 12th, 1910, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 12th, 1910 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Carmen - Il Flor Che Aveci A Me (Flower Song) by John McCormack
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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