Martha Hyer, the renowned American actress, was born on August 10, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Northwestern University, where she was a member of the prestigious Pi Beta Phi fraternity. After completing her education, Hyer began her acting career in 1946 with a role in the film The Locket.
Throughout her illustrious career, Hyer appeared in numerous films, including So Big (1953),Sabrina (1954),The Delicate Delinquent (1956),Houseboat (1958),Ice Palace (1960),Desire in the Dust (1960),The Carpetbaggers (1964),First Men in the Moon (1964),Blood on the Arrow (1964),The Sons of Katie Elder (1965),Night of the Grizzly (1966),and many others. Her filmography is a testament to her versatility and range as an actress.
In addition to her work in film, Hyer also made appearances on television, including a notable role in the Western series Rawhide. Her most significant role came in 1958 when she starred alongside Frank Sinatra in the critically acclaimed film Some Came Running, directed by Vincente Minnelli. Hyer's performance earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Hyer was also considered for the iconic role of Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, which ultimately went to Janet Leigh. Her last film appearance was in the 1973 film Day of the Wolves.
In her personal life, Hyer married producer Hal B. Wallis in 1966, and the couple remained together until his death in 1986. Hyer passed away on May 31, 2014, at the age of 89, due to natural causes, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she had lived for many years.
