Martha Hyer (August 10, 1924 – May 31, 2014) was an American actress who played Gwen French in Some Came Running (1958), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her autobiography, Finding My Way: A Hollywood Memoir, was published in 1990. More about Martha Hyer
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Martha Hyer was born in Fort Worth, Texas, into a wealthy family, the daughter of Julien Capers Hyer, an attorney and judge, and Agnes Rebecca (née Barnhart). She was the middle of three sisters, with Agnes Ann and Jeanne. The Hyers were active in the Methodist church, where her father was a highly respected Sunday school teacher. Hyer graduated from Arlington Heights High School and then from Northwestern University with a degree in drama. She was in the sorority Pi Beta Phi with actress Patricia Neal. She then moved to California to study at the Pasadena Playhouse, and soon after was signed to a film contract with RKO. She was married twice, first to producer C. Ray Stahl and later to producer Hal B. Wallis. She converted to Judaism, Wallis's religion, after their marriage. Wallis and Hyer remained together until his death in 1986. Hyer and Wallis contributed funds towards the construction of The Hal and Martha Hyer Wallis Theatre, a black box theater, at Northwestern University. She had no children.In total, we tracked 260 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Martha Hyer (Finding My Way: A Hollywood Memoir Martha HYER WALLIS SIGNED! SINATRA CONNECTION) was sold in March 2024 for $149.99 while the cheapest item (MARTHA HYER AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTO) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2012. The month with the most items sold (6) was November 2021 with an average selling price of $19.97 for an autographed item of Martha Hyer. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2022 with $99.95 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.51 was May 2012. In average, an autographed item from Martha Hyer is worth $13.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Martha Hyer were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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Actress Martha Hyer Autograph Signed 3x5 Card d14 | $11.50 | ||
ACTRESS MARTHA HYER HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED PAPER CARPETBAGGERS | $14.95 | ||
Finding My Way: A Hollywood Memoir Martha HYER WALLIS SIGNED! SINATRA CONNECTION | $149.99 | ||
MARTHA HYER (1924-2014) (SOME CAME RUNNING) AUTOGRAPH 5 x 7 PHOTO~ | $10.12 | ||
MARTHA HYER (1924-2014) (SOME CAME RUNNING) AUTOGRAPH INDEX CARD~ | $17.00 | ||
MARTHA HYER (1930s, 40s Actress) Autographed 8x10 Photograph | $7.10 | ||
Martha Hyer Actress Signed Autographed Vintage 1950s 5 X 7 Photo From Fan Album | $13.50 | ||
MARTHA HYER AUTOGRAPHED 8x10 PHOTO SEXY ACTRESS WITH JUST A TOWEL JSA | $64.99 | ||
MARTHA HYER SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO. JOHN WAYNE. SONS OF KATIE ELDER. SABRINA. | $11.50 | ||
MARTHA HYER Signed Autographed SEXY CAROUSEL Photo | $134.40 |
‘Some Came Running’ Star Martha Hyer Dies at 89 (06/23/14): The Oscar nominee and widow of legendary producer Hal B. Wallis also was memorable in such films as “Sabrina” and “The Best of Everything.” read more
Martha Hyer, Hollywood actress, dies at age 89 (06/22/14): Oscar nominated actress Martha Hyer has died. She was 89 years old. read more
Martha Hyer, Oscar-nominated actress, dies in Santa Fe (06/20/14): Star wrote she was spellbound by NM
Martha Hyer, Oscar-Nominated Hollywood Glamour Girl, Dies at 89 (06/20/14): Hyer costarred in Some Came Running and Sabrina and was married to producer Hal Wallis
Actress Martha Hyer Dies (06/20/14): Oscar-nominated actress Martha Hyer has died, aged 89. The Hollywood star passed away on 31 May (14) at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, according to Santafenewmexican.com.
Martha Hyer, Oscar-Nominated Hollywood Glamour Girl, Dies at 89 (06/2014): Hyer costarred in Some Came Running and Sabrina and was married to producer Hal Wallis