Jane Wyman (born
Sarah Jane Mayfield; January 5, 1917 – September 10, 2007) was an American singer, dancer, and film/television actress. She began her film career in 1932 and her work in television lasted into 1993. She was a prolific performer for two decades. She received an
Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in
Johnny Belinda (1948), and was a three time winner of
The Golden Globe, she achieved a new level of success as
Angela Channing in the 1980s prime time soap opera
Falcon Crest.