What is Ann Blyth's Net Worth?
Ann Blyth is a renowned American actress and singer with an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. Born Ann Marie Blyth on August 16, 1928, in Mount Kisco, New York, Ann made a name for herself in Hollywood musicals and dramatic roles.
Early Years and Career Beginnings
Ann started her career as a radio singer at the young age of 5. She pursued opera singing, debuting with the San Carlo Opera Company. Her acting career began on Broadway with the production of Watch on the Rhine (1941-1942).
Hollywood Breakthrough
In 1944, Ann signed a contract with Universal Studios and made her film debut in Chip Off the Old Block. She gained widespread acclaim for her role as Veda, the mean daughter, in Mildred Pierce (1945) alongside Joan Crawford, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and the Best Actress award.
Diverse Film Roles
Ann showcased her versatility in a variety of roles, from comical parts in Free for All (1949) and Sally and St. Anne (1951) to more complex characters like Regina Hubbard in Another Part of the Forest (1948). She also starred in fantasy films such as Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948).
Musical Achievements
Ann's beautifully trained voice shone in musicals including The Student Prince (1954), Rose Marie (1955), and Kismet (1956). She played significant roles in The Great Caruso (1951), where she introduced the song, 'It's the Loveliest Night of the Year', and in The Helen Morgan Story (1957), portraying the real-life songstress.
Personal Life and Later Years
In 1953, Ann married Dr. James McNulty and they had five children together. Later in her career, she performed on stage, TV, and at concerts, continuing to captivate audiences with her classic beauty, musical, and dramatic talents.
