Margaret Blye
Biography
Margaret Blye was an American actress born on October 24, 1939, in Houston, Texas, USA. She is also known as Maggie Bly Mar. Blye's early career included appearances in popular television series such as Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, and Ben Casey. She went on to star in films like Hombre, The Italian Job, and Waterhole #3, as well as the horror film The Entity. Blye also appeared in television series including The Rockford Files, Hart to Hart, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Her career spanned multiple genres and platforms, with a total of 35 known credits.
Career overview
Margaret Blye began her acting career in the early years of television, making appearances in popular series such as Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, and Ben Casey. Her early work laid the groundwork for a diverse range of film and television roles that followed.
Blye's film career included starring roles in the 1967 Paul Newman film Hombre and the 1969 version of The Italian Job. She also appeared in the Western Waterhole #3, alongside James Coburn, and the 1975 Charles Bronson film Hard Times, again with Coburn. In the horror genre, Blye starred in the 1981 film The Entity.
In addition to her film work, Blye continued to appear in television series throughout her career. Roles included The Rockford Files, Hart to Hart, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. She also appeared in four episodes of the series In the Heat of. With a career spanning multiple decades, Margaret Blye demonstrated her versatility as an actress, taking on a wide range of characters and genres.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- A Soldier's Love Story (2010) as Peggy
- Man in the Chair (2007) as Mildred Bahr
- Meet The Santas (2005) as Abigail
- The Gingerdead Man (2005) as Betty Leigh
- Last Goodbye (2004) as Manny
- The Prophet's Game (2000) as Maureen Swan
- Soft Toilet Seats (1999) as Margaret Lennox
- Glam (1998) as Jeanne Fox
- Journey of the Heart (1997) as Olivia
- Cupid (1997) as Vivian Lindford
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Mrs. Platt
- Silhouette (1990) as Gina Lauder
- Mischief (1985) as Claire Miller
- Love Lives On (1985) as Lucille Carver
- Kidco (1984) as Joan Cessna (as Maggie Blye)
- Flyers (1983) as 'Perk' Murphy
- The Entity (1982) as Cindy Nash
- Liar's Moon (1982) as Babs Duncan
- Golden Gate (1981) as Bess McCartney
- Little Darlings (1980) as Ms. Bright
- Undercover with the KKK (1979) as Billie Ruth Rowe
- Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977) as Luan
- Mayday at 40,000 Feet (1977) as Susan Mackenzie
- Hard Times (1975) as Gayleen Schoonover
- Melvin Purvis G-Man (1975) as 'Kate' Katherine Ryan-Kelly
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Bonnie Pruitt
- Ash Wednesday (1973) as Kate Sawyer
- Every Little Crook and Nanny (1972) as Stella Ganucci
- The Sporting Club (1971) as Janey
- The Italian Job (1969) as Lorna
- Diamonds for Breakfast (1968) as Honey
- Hombre (1967) as Doris Blake
- Waterhole #3 (1967) as Billee Copperud
- Summer and Smoke (1961) as Dusty (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Betty Kaster
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Margaret Blye best known for?
Margaret Blye is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Arctic Circle (2018), Lions for Lambs (2007), Mischief (1985), The Entity (1982).
When and where was Margaret Blye born?
Margaret Blye was born on October 24, 1939 in Houston, Texas, USA. They passed away on March 24, 2016.
How many credits does Margaret Blye have?
Margaret Blye has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2010.
What is Margaret Blye's background in cinema and television?
Margaret Blye was an American actress born on October 24, 1939, in Houston, Texas, USA. She is also known as Maggie Bly Mar. Blye's early career included appearances in popular television series such as Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, and Ben Casey. She went on to star in films like Hombre, The Italian Job, and Waterhole #3, as...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Perry Mason (1957) as Betty Kaster — aged about 17
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Bonnie Pruitt — aged about 34
- Hombre (1967) as Doris Blake — aged about 27
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Mrs. Platt — aged about 53
- The Italian Job (1969) as Lorna — aged about 29
- The Entity (1982) as Cindy Nash — aged about 42
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