Judy Tyler

✎ About Judy Tyler

Who is it?: Actress

Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Cause of death: Car accident

Resting place: Ferncliff Cemetery

Occupation: Actress

Years active: 1947–1957

Spouse(s): Colin Romoff (m. 1950; div. 1957) Gregory Lafayette (m. 1957–1957)

Judy Tyler

Judy Tyler was born on October 09, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, is Actress. Her father a trumpeter with bands such as Paul Whiteman and Benny Goodman, and her mother was a former Ziegfeld Follies dancer. Judy studied ballet, music, and acting, won a "Miss Stardust" beauty contest in 1949, danced with the Copacabana chorus line. and was making bit appearances on television while still in high school. At age 17, she landed the part of Princess Summerfall Winterspring on the Puppet Playhouse (1947) children's TV show, where she stayed for two years before resigning. She returned to stage work and was "rediscovered" in a play in 1956, "Pipe Dream", which landed her on the cover of "Life" magazine. She made two films, the last as Elvis Presley's co-star, Jailhouse Rock (1957). Three weeks after shooting completed, she and her second husband were driving home from Los Angeles to New York when he swerved to avoid hitting a truck and collided with another vehicle; she was dead at the scene, and he died the following morning of the injuries he sustained. Buried in Hartsdale, New York. No children by either marriage.
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Does Judy Tyler Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Judy Tyler has been died on July 3, 1957(1957-07-03) (aged 24)\nnear Rock River, Wyoming, U.S..

🎂 Judy Tyler - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Judy Tyler die, Judy Tyler was 24 years old.

Popular As	Judy Tyler
Occupation	Actress
Age	24 years old
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Born	October 09, 1932 ( Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States)
Birthday	October 09
Town/City	Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Nationality	United States

🌙 Zodiac

Judy Tyler’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Judy Tyler was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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Biography/Timeline

1938

After completing filming of the Presley movie, she and her second husband, Gregory Lafayette (born Earl Gregory Nisonger Jr. on January 23, 1938 in New York City) left Hollywood to return to their home in New York. While driving through Wyoming on July 3, 1957, they were involved in an automobile accident on U.S. Route 287 near Rock River. She was killed instantly, aged 24, and her husband died the following day, aged 19. A Passenger in the other car was killed as well. Police said Lafayette swerved to avoid hitting a car that was towing a trailer, and collided with the other vehicle involved in the crash.

1950

Born Judith Mae Hess in Milwaukee, she came from a show Business family and was encouraged to study dance and acting. Her acting career began as a teenager with regular appearances on Howdy Doody as Princess Summerfall Winterspring from 1950 to 1953.

1957

Offered an opportunity in Hollywood, Tyler appeared in the film Bop Girl Goes Calypso (1957), then starred opposite Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock (1957). She made a guest appearance on Perry Mason as Irene Kilby in "The Case of the Fan Dancer's Horse", which aired on December 28, 1957, nearly six months after her death.