Actress and operatic soprano
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Key moments and achievements from Ann Blyth's life.
Ann was born
· California, United States
Role
As a young teenager, Blyth appeared in the original Broadway production of Lillian Hellman's anti-Nazi drama, which ran nearly 400 performances and toured nationally.
Role
As a young teenager, Blyth appeared in the original Broadway production of Lillian Hellman's anti-Nazi drama, which ran nearly 400 performances and toured nationally.
Debut
After signing with Universal in 1943, she made her film debut in 'Chip Off the Old Block' and appeared in several musicals opposite Donald O'Connor.
Debut
After signing with Universal in 1943, she made her film debut in 'Chip Off the Old Block' and appeared in several musicals opposite Donald O'Connor.
Award Nomination
At sixteen she played the scheming daughter opposite Joan Crawford, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Award Nomination
At sixteen she played the scheming daughter opposite Joan Crawford, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Role
Opposite Mario Lanza, she introduced the song 'The Loveliest Night of the Year' in one of MGM's signature musicals.
Role
Opposite Mario Lanza, she introduced the song 'The Loveliest Night of the Year' in one of MGM's signature musicals.
Marriage
She wed the Los Angeles obstetrician James McNulty, brother of singer Dennis Day; the marriage lasted until his death in 2007 and produced five children.
Marriage
She wed the Los Angeles obstetrician James McNulty, brother of singer Dennis Day; the marriage lasted until his death in 2007 and produced five children.
Role
She played torch singer Helen Morgan opposite Paul Newman in what would be her last feature, before turning to a long career in musical theatre.
Role
She played torch singer Helen Morgan opposite Paul Newman in what would be her last feature, before turning to a long career in musical theatre.
Ann Blyth passed away
