1. Jane Wyatt starred in a number of Hollywood films, such as Frank Capra's Lost Horizon, but is likely best known for her role as homemaker and mother Margaret Anderson on the CBS and NBC television comedy series Father Knows Best, and as Amanda Grayson, the human mother of Spock on the science-fiction television series Star Trek.
Jane Wyatt's mother was Euphemia Van Rensselaer Waddington, granddaughter of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer.
Jane Wyatt made her film debut in 1934 in One More River.
Jane Wyatt reflected on Lost Horizon sixty years later in St Anthony Messenger magazine:.
Jane Wyatt co-starred in the crime dramas Pitfall and House by the River, and with Randolph Scott in a Western, Canadian Pacific.
Jane Wyatt played the wife of Gary Cooper in the war story Task Force.
For many people, Jane Wyatt is best remembered as Margaret Anderson on Father Knows Best, which aired from 1954 to 1960.
Jane Wyatt played opposite Robert Young as the devoted wife and mother of the Anderson family in the small town of Springfield.
In 1964 Jane Wyatt appeared as Mrs Sarah Brynmar on The Virginian in the episode "The Secret of Brynmar Hall".
Jane Wyatt was once quoted as saying her fan mail for these two appearances in this role exceeded that of Lost Horizon.
Jane Wyatt portrayed Emily Williams, the mother of Mrs Muir.
Jane Wyatt was married to investment broker Edgar Bethune Ward from November 9,1935, until his death on November 8,2000.
Jane Wyatt suffered a mild stroke in the 1990s but recovered well.
Jane Wyatt remained in relatively good health for the rest of her long life.
Jane Wyatt died on October 20,2006, at her home in Bel-Air, California, aged 96.