Born Phylis Isley in Tulsa, OK. Leading lady who became the protégé of producer David O. Selznick in the early 1940s, marrying him in 1949 after her divorce from actor Robert Walker and remaining married to him until Selznick's death in 1965. Selznick took control of her career and ensured her appearances in prestigious productions by leading directors: Jones starred as the visionary title character in THE SONG OF BERNADETTE (1943), in the epic color western DUEL IN THE SUN (1946) and as the enigmatic, inspirational subject of PORTRAIT OF JENNIE (1948). Sons Robert Walker Jr. (b. 1940) and Michael Ross Walker (b. 1941) are both actors. Married industrialist Norton Simon in 1971; they remained married until his death in 1993. Visit the Internet Movie Database for a listing of Jones' film and television credits.  Actress 1943: THE SONG OF BERNADETTE  Nominated for Supporting Actress 1944: SINCE YOU WENT AWAY  Nominated for Actress 1945: LOVE LETTERS  Nominated for Actress 1946: DUEL IN THE SUN  Nominated for Actress 1955: LOVE IS A MANY-SPLENDORED THING 5 nominations, 1 Award