May Wynn
May Wynn was an American dancer, singer, and actress known for winning multiple beauty contests.
Movie Actress
January 8, 1928
March 22, 2021
93
Donna Lee Hickey, known professionally as May Wynn, was an American actress and singer who gained prominence in Hollywood during the 1950s. She was recognized for her roles in films such as The Caine Mutiny (1954), The Violent Men (1955), The Big Knife (1955), and The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956). Her performances in these movies earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. In addition to her film career, Wynn also appeared in television series like Medic and The Millionaire. She was briefly married to Hollywood producer Robert Riskin during the 1950s. Wynn passed away on March 22, 2021, at the age of 93.
An interesting aspect of Wynn’s life is her success in beauty contests, having won titles such as ‘Miss American Legion,’ ‘Miss Miami Beach,’ and ‘Miss Fire Fighter.’