Margaret Blye
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Margaret Jane Blye (October 24, 1942 – March 24, 2016) was an American actress, also sometimes billed as Margaret Bly. Early in her career, she appeared in a number of popular television series including Perry Mason, Gunsmoke and Ben Casey. Blye starred in the 1967 Paul Newman film Hombre and the 1969 version of The Italian Job, as well as Waterhole #3, a Western starring James Coburn. Blye appeared with Coburn again in the 1975 Charles Bronson film Hard Times. Byle also starred in the horror film The Entity (1981). Her later television roles included The Rockford Files, Hart to Hart and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. She appeared in four episodes of the series In the Heat of the Night, including the pilot episode. Blye appeared in several films in the 2000s, including 2004's The Last Goodbye and the 2005 horror comedy The Gingerdead Man. Description above from the Wikipedia article Maggie Blye, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Margaret Blye reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Margaret Blye's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Margaret Blye remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Love Lives On, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Margaret Blye Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Margaret Blye's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Margaret Blye.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | A Soldier's Love Story | Peggy | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Man in the Chair | Mildred Bahr | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Meet The Santas | Abigail | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Gingerdead Man | Betty Leigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Last Goodbye | Manny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Prophet's Game | Maureen Swan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Soft Toilet Seats | Margaret Lennox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Glam | Jeanne Fox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Journey of the Heart | Olivia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cupid | Vivian Lindford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Silhouette | Gina Lauder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Love Lives On | Lucille Carver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mischief | Claire Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kidco | Joan Cessna (as Maggie Blye) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flyers | 'Perk' Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Entity | Cindy Nash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Liar's Moon | Babs Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Golden Gate | Bess McCartney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Little Darlings | Ms. Bright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Undercover with the KKK | Billie Ruth Rowe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Final Chapter: Walking Tall | Luan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mayday at 40,000 Feet | Susan Mackenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Hard Times | Gayleen Schoonover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Melvin Purvis G-Man | 'Kate' Katherine Ryan-Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ash Wednesday | Kate Sawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Every Little Crook and Nanny | Stella Ganucci | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Sporting Club | Janey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Italian Job | Lorna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Diamonds for Breakfast | Honey | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Waterhole #3 | Billee Copperud | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hombre | Doris Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Summer and Smoke | Dusty (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Margaret Blye - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Margaret Blye?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margaret Blye is "Love Lives On" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Margaret Blye acted in?
Margaret Blye has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Margaret Blye?
Other notable films include "The Italian Job", "Hombre", and "Silhouette".