Margaret "Maggie" Blye, a talented actress, began her academic journey at the University of Texas before transferring to UCLA in her senior year. Her exceptional abilities didn't go unnoticed, as she was soon discovered by a talent agent, who booked her for her first audition in the Oscar-nominated film "Summer and Smoke" starring the renowned Geraldine Page.
Maggie's impressive career spanned numerous feature films, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most prominent actors and directors in the industry. She appeared alongside Paul Newman in "Hombre", James Coburn in "Waterhole #3", Charles Bronson in "Hard Times", Marcello Mastroianni in "Diamonds Are For Breakfast", Elizabeth Taylor in "Ash Wednesday", and Michael Caine in the original "The Italian Job".
In addition to her extensive filmography, Maggie also had a notable presence on television, featuring in numerous guest roles and pilot episodes. Her contributions to the industry earned her a membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1968. Maggie was an active member of various organizations, serving on the Foreign Language Film Award (FLFA) Screening Committee for many years.
Tragically, Maggie's life was cut short after a two-year battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully on March 24, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones, including her sister, Judy Blye Wilson, and brother, John Richard Blye. In accordance with her wishes, Maggie was laid to rest next to her parents at Forest Park Lawn in Houston, Texas, on March 30, 2016.
