Margaret Morlan, a talented actress, was featured in numerous films and television productions for over three decades under the stage name Margaret Field. Notably, she was the proud mother of Sally Field, a two-time Academy Award winner. Prior to her acting career, Margaret relocated to Pasadena, California during World War II, where she was discovered by a talent scout. Following a successful screen test, she was signed to a contract with Paramount Pictures.
Margaret's filmography boasts an impressive array of titles, including The Big Clock (1948),Samson and Delilah (1949),the cult classic The Man from Planet X (1951),So This Is Love (1953),Inside Detroit (1956),and many more. Her television credits exceeded 70, with notable appearances in shows such as The Lone Ranger (1949),Perry Mason (1957),The Twilight Zone (1959),Wagon Train (1957),and The Virginian (1962).
As her acting career progressed, Margaret eventually retired from the spotlight to focus on her family. Tragically, she succumbed to cancer at the age of 89, on her daughter Sally's 65th birthday.