WebActress, singer. Years active. 1941–1985. Spouse (s) Dr. James McNulty (m. 1953–2007; his death, 5 children) Ann Marie Blyth (born August 16, 1928) is an American actress and singer. Her performance as Veda Pierce in the 1945 movie Mildred Pierce, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress .