Jane Wyman
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Jane Wyman (born Sarah Jane Mayfield; January 5, 1917 – September 10, 2007) was an American singer, dancer, and character actress of film and television. She began her film career in the 1930s, and was a prolific performer for two decades. She received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Johnny Belinda (1948), and later achieved success during the 1980s for her leading role in the television series Falcon Crest. Wyman was the first wife of Ronald Reagan. They married in 1940 and divorced in 1948, before Reagan ran for public office. She is the only person to have won an Oscar and married a future President of the United States. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Wyman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Jane Wyman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jane Wyman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jane Wyman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | When Fear Eats the Soul | Cary Scott (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Inside the Dream Factory | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel | Granny Arrowroot | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Failing of Raymond | Mary Bloomquist | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pollyanna | Aunt Polly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Miracle in the Rain | Ruth Wood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lucy Gallant | Lucy Gallant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | All That Heaven Allows | Cary Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Magnificent Obsession | Helen Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Story of Will Rogers | Betty Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | Louise Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Screen Director | Self (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Stage Fright | Eve Gill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Breakdowns of 1949 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Johnny Belinda | Belinda McDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blow-Ups of 1947 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Magic Town | Mary Peterman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cheyenne | Ann Kincaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Yearling | Orry Baxter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Lost Weekend | Helen St. James | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Doughgirls | Vivian Marsden Halstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Crime by Night | Robbie Vance | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Princess O'Rourke | Jean Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Larceny, Inc. | Denny Costello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Breakdowns of 1941 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Alice in Movieland | Carlo's Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Breakdowns of 1939 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Private Detective | Myrna Winslow | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite | Torchy Blane | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Kid from Kokomo | Marian Bronson | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Crowd Roars | Vivian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Wide Open Faces | Betty Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Fools for Scandal | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Breakdowns of 1937 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Slim | Stumpy's Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Smart Blonde | Dixie | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Sunday Round-Up | Butte Soule | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Cain and Mabel | Chorus Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | My Man Godfrey | Socialite (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Freshman Love | Co-Ed (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stolen Harmony | Chorine (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | All the King's Horses | Chorine on Train (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Rumba | Chorus Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Harold Teen | Graduate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gold Diggers of 1933 | Gold Digger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Kid from Spain | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jane Wyman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jane Wyman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jane Wyman is "The Sunday Round-Up" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jane Wyman acted in?
Jane Wyman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jane Wyman?
Other notable films include "When Fear Eats the Soul", "Wide Open Faces", and "Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress".