Margaret Blye was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Italian Job,” “Hombre,” and “The Entity.” Born on October 24, 1939, in Houston, Texas, she had a successful career in film and television, earning recognition for her performances.
Personal and Family Life
Margaret Jane Blye, known as Maggie, was the daughter of Judy Wilson and John Richard Blye. She studied at the University of Texas and later transferred to UCLA. Maggie had a passion for acting from a young age.
Career
Maggie began her acting career with a significant role in the Oscar-nominated film “Summer and Smoke.” Over the years, she starred in many films, including “Waterhole #3” and “Ash Wednesday,” and guest-starred in numerous TV shows. In 1968, she became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Death and Legacy
After a courageous two-year battle with cancer, Margaret Blye passed away on March 24, 2016, at her home in West Hollywood, California. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Maggie was laid to rest beside her parents in Houston, Texas, fulfilling her wishes.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Italian Job | 1969-06-02 | Lorna |
| Hard Times | 1975-08-13 | Gayleen Schoonover |
| The Entity | 1982-09-30 | Cindy Nash |
| The Gingerdead Man | 2005-11-08 | Betty Leigh |
| Hombre | 1967-03-21 | Doris Blake |
| Waterhole #3 | 1967-10-10 | Billee Copperud |
| Liar’s Moon | 1982-01-15 | Babs Duncan |
| Every Little Crook and Nanny | 1972-06-14 | Stella Ganucci |
| The Sporting Club | 1971-02-28 | Janey |
| Melvin Purvis G-Man | 1974-04-09 | ‘Kate’ Katherine Ryan-Kelly |
| Mayday at 40,000 Feet! | 1977-04-29 | Susan Mackenzie |
| Soft Toilet Seats | 1999-12-03 | Margaret Lennox |
| Diamonds for Breakfast | 1968-12-01 | Honey |
| Ash Wednesday | 1973-11-01 | Kate Sawyer |
| Kidco | 1984-04-13 | Joan Cessna (as Maggie Blye) |
| Last Goodbye | 2004-05-01 | Manny |
| Flyers | 1983-01-01 | ‘Perk’ Murphy |
| Love Lives On | 1985-03-31 | Lucille Carver |
| Mischief | 1985-02-08 | Claire Miller |
| Cupid | 1997-02-11 | Vivian Lindford |
| The Prophet’s Game | 2000-06-06 | Maureen Swan |
| Meet my Mom | 2010-05-08 | Peggy |
| Little Darlings | 1980-03-21 | Ms. Bright |
| Meet The Santas | 2005-12-17 | Abigail |
| Summer and Smoke | 1961-11-16 | Dusty (uncredited) |
| Undercover with the KKK | 1979-10-23 | Billie Ruth Rowe |
| Golden Gate | 1981-09-25 | Bess McCartney |
| Glam | 1998-05-08 | Jeanne Fox |
| Journey of the Heart | 1997-03-02 | Olivia |
| Final Chapter: Walking Tall | 1977-08-31 | Luan |
| Silhouette | 1990-11-28 | Gina Lauder |
| Man in the Chair | 2007-01-27 | Mildred Bahr |
| The Rockford Files | 1974-09-13 | Bonnie Pruitt |
| Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | 1993-09-12 | Mrs. Platt |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Betty Kaster |