Edythe Marrenner is an American actor best known for playing Barbara Graham in the film I Want to Live!.
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Best Known For:The film I Want to Live!
Breakthrough:Cast in Beau Geste in 1939
10 Quick Facts About Edythe Marrenner
- Full Name: Edythe Marrenner
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film I Want to Live!
- Date of Birth: June 30, 1917
- Age: 109 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Eaton Chalkley
- Popular As: Susan Hayward
Edythe Marrenner Age
Edythe Marrenner is about 109 years old as of 2026. Edythe Marrenner was born in 1917.
Edythe Marrenner Height
Edythe Marrenner stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 160 cm.
Career & Work
Edythe Marrenner's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Warner Bros..
Organization: Warner Bros.
Role: Actress
Period: 1937–1972
Rise to Fame
Edythe Marrenner rose to prominence for her role in the film I Want to Live!.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include I Want to Live! and With a Song in My Heart.
- Film: I Want to Live! (Barbara Graham, 1958)
- Film: With a Song in My Heart (Jane Froman, 1952)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Actress — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — I Want to Live!
Edythe Marrenner Family & Relationships
Edythe Marrenner is widowed. She has 2 children, Timothy Barker and Gregory Barker.
- Father: Walter Marrenner
- Mother: Ellen Pearson
- Children:
- Timothy Barker (1945)
- Gregory Barker (1945)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Edythe Marrenner
- Popular As: Susan Hayward
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 30, 1917
- Age: 109
- Birthday: June 30
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 3 in
- Hair Color: Red
Family & Relationships
- Father: Walter Marrenner
- Mother: Ellen Pearson
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Eaton Chalkley
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
