Person

Judy Tyler

Acting · 1932–1957 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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.

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  The Ed Sullivan Show

  Self

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  Jailhouse Rock

  Peggy Van Alden

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  Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

  Self (archive footage)

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  Howdy Doody

  Princess Summerfall Winterspring

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  It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration

  Princess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage)

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  Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

  Self (archive footage)

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  Bop Girl Goes Calypso

  Jo Thomas

• 2007Elvis: #1 Hit PerformancesSelf (archive footage)
• 2007Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' RollSelf (archive footage)
• 1987It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year CelebrationPrincess Summerfallwinterspring (archive footage)
• 1957Bop Girl Goes CalypsoJo Thomas
• 1957Jailhouse RockPeggy Van Alden
• 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
• 1947Howdy DoodyPrincess Summerfall Winterspring