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Margaret Hayes
Also known as Dana Dale, Dana Edwards, Florette DeBussy, Florette Ottenheimer, Florette Regina Ottenheimer, Maggie Hayes
Career
Active 1938 – 1965
Biography
About Margaret Hayes
A petite, slim woman at 5'4" with blonde hair, Margaret Hayes was an American actress active from 1938 to 1965. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 5, 1913, she began her career under the name "Dana Dale," reportedly at the suggestion of columnist Walter Winchell. As Dana Dale, she modeled, appearing in cigarette, auto, and fashion advertisements.
Hayes' screen test for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind was unsuccessful, but she received a movie contract anyway. Studio publicists recommended "Dana Edwards" as a better movie name, so she used it before eventually settling on Margaret Hayes, which she used publicly. Friends called her Maggie. She was straight and had a natural figure. She passed away on January 26, 1977, at age 63.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Wednesday 26th of January 1977 (age 63)
- Years Active
- 1938-1965 (started around 24 years old; 27 years active)
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
Why did Margaret Hayes use different names in her career?
She started as Dana Dale, a name reportedly suggested by columnist Walter Winchell, then switched to Dana Edwards on studio publicists' advice, before settling on Margaret Hayes.
What happened after her unsuccessful screen test for Gone with the Wind?
Despite not getting the role of Scarlett O'Hara, she still received a movie contract and went on to act for 27 years.
Did you know
- Her nickname Maggie was used by friends, contrasting with her professional name changes.
- She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was 5'4" tall with a slim build.
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