Elizabeth Taylor was an American actress who is best known for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Cleopatra.
Personal and Family Life
Born on February 27, 1932, in Hampstead, London, Elizabeth came from an American family. Her parents were art dealers from St. Louis, Missouri. The family moved to Los Angeles when Elizabeth was seven, escaping the looming threat of World War II in Europe.
Career Highlights
Elizabeth’s acting career began early, and she quickly became a major star. At just ten years old, she appeared in her first film, There’s One Born Every Minute. She achieved great success as a child star at MGM, with her breakout role in National Velvet (1944). Taylor continued to shine in films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and winning two.
Death and Legacy
Elizabeth Taylor passed away on March 23, 2011, in Los Angeles, due to congestive heart failure. Her contributions to cinema and charity work, especially her advocacy for AIDS awareness, have left a lasting legacy. She is remembered not only for her talent but also for her humanitarian efforts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | 1958-08-29 | Maggie |
| Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | 1966-06-22 | Martha |
| The Flintstones | 1994-05-26 | Pearl Slaghoople |
| Giant | 1956-11-08 | Leslie Lynnton Benedict |
| Lassie Come Home | 1943-12-01 | Priscilla |
| Reflections in a Golden Eye | 1967-10-13 | Leonora Penderton |
| Father of the Bride | 1950-05-18 | Kay Banks |
| Victory at Entebbe | 1976-12-13 | Edra Vilnofsky |
| The Mirror Crack’d | 1980-09-19 | Marina Rudd |
| BUtterfield 8 | 1960-11-04 | Gloria Wandrous |