Johnny Hyde
Johnny Hyde | |
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| Born | Iván Haidabura 23 April 1895 Russian Empire |
| Died | 18 December 1950 (aged 55) Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 4 sons |
| Relatives | Norman Brokaw (nephew)[1] |
Johnny Hyde (23 April 1895 – 18 December 1950) was an American talent agent who developed the career of Marilyn Monroe.
Early life
Hyde was born to a
Career
Hyde was the vice-president of the
Just a few days after securing the contract, Hyde died of a heart attack aged 55.Despite the fact that Monroe was nearly 31 years his junior, Hyde eventually left his wife for her. He wanted to marry her, but she repeatedly refused his marriage proposals; she said she loved Hyde, but was not actually in love with him.[8]
Death and legacy
Hyde died on 18 December 1950.[9]
He was survived by his third wife, actress Mozelle Cravens (1914–2004) and his four sons. Two from his first marriage to Florence Harper and two from Cravens.
Hyde was played by
Joel Gray in the TV movie Marilyn and Me, and Lloyd Bridges in the TV miniseries Moviola episode "This Year's Blonde
".
References
- ^ Dagan, Carmel (29 October 2016). "Norman Brokaw, Innovative, Powerful Agent at William Morris, Dies at 89". Variety. Michelle Sobrino. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ISBN 9780252078545.
- ISBN 978-0-312-35987-4.
- ^ von Sorge, Helmut (30 April 1984). "Palm Springs – das Goldene Kaff". Der Spiegel (in German). Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ "Marilyn Monroe - Facts & Info". Marilyn Monroe Facts. MarilynMonroePages.com. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ISBN 978-0-517-65075-2.
- ISBN 1-56924-937-7.
- ISBN 0-88730-749-3.
- ^ California Death Records, using the search terms "John Hyde" 'vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com' Archived 2012-01-01 at the Wayback Machine 2 July 2010