The late Mary Tyler was an American actress, producer, model, and humanitarian. By the time of her death, Mary Tyler had a net worth of $60 million. Although Mary Tyler died on January 25, 2017, there is much we can talk about her life, including the legacy that she left in the entertainment industry.
Before her death, Mary Tyler had created a successful career that had spanned over five decades. She was talented and coupled with her beauty and comedic timing, she managed to rise to fame and become one of the most beloved figures in television history.
Many people came to know Mary Tyler when she played Laura Petrie on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” that aired for five years from 1961 to 1966. Moreover, she got her groundbreaking role when she appeared as Mary Richards on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” It was this show that cemented her status and added her name on the global stage.
Overview of the Early Life and Career of Mary Tyler
What do you know about the childhood of Mary Tyler? Well, Tyler was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 29, 1936. Tyler was the daughter of a clerk of Anglican descent. We don’t have the insights on the career of her mother. Tyler grew up in a rented apartment in Queens.
Regarding her educational background, she attended St. Rose of Lima Parochial School. She was raised alongside three siblings and was the oldest in the family of our children. Tyler was raised in a Catholic setting. Her family then moved to Los Angeles, California, when she was 8 years old.
Tyler also attended Saint Ambrose School before later joining Immaculate Heart High School private school.
Mary Tyler’s Career Growth
Tyler’s first job in television was when she got the role of a dancing elf in a commercial for the Hotpoint Appliance Company. Her role as ”Happy Hotpoint” saw her earn $6,000 within five days.
In 1959, she was cast as a secretary for the “Richard Diamond, Private Detective” television series for the best part of the ten episodes. In 1960, Tyler appeared on a few episodes of ten television series, including “Wanted: Dead or Alive,” “77 Sunset Strip,” “Bachelor Father,” etc.
One of Tyler’s big break was in 1961 when she cast in the television series “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” She was part of the show from 1961 to 1966. The show was a success as it won 15 Emmy Awards out of 25 nominations.
In 1970, Tyler got a bigger role appearing on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” which was a success and went on to air for seven years. It even won 29 Emmy Awards and Tyler also won three Emmy Awards because of her role.
Mary Tyler Moore’s Net Worth
During her active years, Tyler had managed to create a solid legacy as an American actress, model, and producer. By the time of her death, Tyler had managed to have a net worth of $60 million.
