Grace Kelly was an American actress who is best known for Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and The Country Girl. Born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she gained fame in the 1950s and later became Princess of Monaco.
Personal and Family Life
Grace Patricia Kelly grew up in a wealthy family in Philadelphia. She was determined to become an actress from a young age. After graduating high school in 1947, she moved to New York City to pursue her dreams. She later married Prince Rainier of Monaco on April 18, 1956, and became a royal.
Career
Grace Kelly started modeling and made her Broadway debut in 1949. She began her film career with Fourteen Hours in 1951, but her breakout role came in High Noon in 1952. She starred in several successful films, working with renowned director Alfred Hitchcock, before her marriage led her to leave acting.
Death and Legacy
Grace Kelly tragically passed away in a car accident on September 14, 1982, at the age of 52. Her legacy lives on through her films and her role as a beloved Princess of Monaco. She is remembered not only for her acting talent but also for her grace and elegance.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| To Catch a Thief | 1955-08-03 | Frances Stevens |
| High Noon | 1952-06-09 | Amy Fowler Kane |
| Dial M for Murder | 1954-05-29 | Margot Wendice |
| Rear Window | 1954-08-01 | Lisa Fremont |
| The Country Girl | 1954-12-15 | Georgie Elgin |
| High Society | 1956-07-17 | Tracy Lord |
| Mogambo | 1953-09-23 | Linda Nordley |
| The Bridges at Toko-Ri | 1954-12-01 | Nancy Brubaker |
| The Swan | 1956-04-26 | Princess Alexandra |
| Green Fire | 1954-12-29 | Catherine Knowland |
| Fourteen Hours | 1951-04-01 | Mrs. Louise Ann Fuller |