Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy (August 2, 1905 – December 14, 1993) was an American movie, television and stage actress. She was known for her roles in The Thin Man, The Best Years of Our Lives, After the Thin Man, Libeled Lady, and in Manhattan Melodrama.^[1][2]

Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy publicity photo
Born	Myrna Adele Williams (1905-08-02)August 2, 1905 Helena, Montana, U.S.
Died	December 14, 1993(1993-12-14) (aged 88) New York City, New York, U.S.
Cause of death	Surgical complications
Resting place	Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Montana
Nationality	American
Education	Westlake School for Girls Venice High School
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1925–1982
Spouse(s)	Arthur Hornblow, Jr. ​ ​ (m. 1936; div. 1942)​ John Hertz, Jr. ​ ​ (m. 1942; div. 1944)​ Gene Markey ​ ​ (m. 1946; div. 1950)​ Howland H. Sargeant ​ ​ (m. 1951; div. 1960)​
Awards	Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award (1988)
Website	www.myrnaloycenter.com

Loy devoted herself to acting after a few minor roles in silent films. She was originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a femme fatale or a woman of Asian descent. Her career prospects improved greatly after her portrayal of Nora Charles in The Thin Man (1934).^[3]

Although Loy was never nominated for a competitive Academy Award, in March 1991 she was presented with an Honorary Academy Award.^[4][5]

Loy was born in Helena, Montana. She was raised in Radersburg, Montana. Loy studied at Harvard-Westlake School. Loy died at a hospital in New York City during surgery at the age of 88. She was buried in Forestvale Cemetery in Helena, Montana.