Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American actress who was one of the most beloved stars of Classical Hollywood Cinema.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Dame Elizabeth “Liz” Rosemond Taylor, better known as “Elizabeth Taylor,” was born in London, England, on February 27, 1932. Francis Lenn Taylor, her father, was an art dealer, and Sara Sothern, her mother, was a theatre actress. Liz was born with dual British-American citizenship because both of her parents were Americans.
Liz’s parents relocated to London to build an art gallery before she was born. Liz grew up in an affluent household and led a luxurious life in London. Her family’s friends included all of the wealthy aristocracy, great artists, and politicians.
Liz attended Byron House Montessori School in Highgate. Her family relocated to the United States due to England’s increasingly harsh political atmosphere. Liz’s mother and children first relocated to Pasadena to live with Liz’s maternal grandmother, and after a few months, her father joined them. After a few months, the Taylors relocated to Beverly Hills, and Liz enrolled in Hawthorne School.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Elizabeth Taylor was 79 years old when she died on February 27, 1932. Her height was 1.57 meters, and her weight was 53 kg.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Profession & Career
Elizabeth Taylor began her acting career when she was nine years old. The ‘Universal Studio’ signed her for the film ‘There’s One Born Every Minute.’ The following year, she was offered a long-term deal with ‘MGM Studio’. Her first films at the ‘MGM Studio’ did exceptionally well at the box office.
After a couple of films with ‘MGM Studio,’ her big break came with the film ‘National Velvet.’ The film was a huge success, and many people praised her performance. Liz’s acting skills improved as she took on more film projects and delivered some of the most potent versions of the late 1940s.
Liz was in her twenties, and her career was already at its pinnacle. To avoid all the attention, she resolved to stop acting and live everyday life like the other teenagers. Her mother ensured that she stayed focused, and her first film as an adult was another success, with many great reviews.
Liz went on to star in the comedy “The Father of the Bride.” Liz’s performances improved with each film, and after working on multiple films with ‘MGM Studio,’ her contract with them ended with the film ‘Butterfield 8’. Liz then starred in ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?,’ which was a box office success, along with other films such as ‘The V.I.P.’s,’ ‘The Sandpiper,’ and so on. However, she ended her film career with a string of flops. Her final theatrical film was ‘The Flintstones.’
Achievements and Awards
Elizabeth Taylor was regarded as one of the most gifted actresses of her generation. Her list of honors is lengthy, and she has received numerous significant accolades. Her most notable accomplishments include two ‘Academy Awards,’ a ‘Golden Globe Award,’ and a ‘BAFTA Award.’
Elizabeth Taylor’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
Her dating life has been widely publicized. Liz Taylor was married eight times, each time to a different man. The first was Conrad “Nicky” Hilton, followed by Michael Wilding, Mike Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton, whom she married twice, John Warner, and Larry Fortensky.
Liz Taylor had extramarital affairs with several notable people while married eight times. Liz was the center of attention among famous men, and everyone in the entertainment world admired her. She was the most gorgeous and lovely person at the moment. Liz had three children in all.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Salary and Net Worth
Her net worth was estimated to be $600 million as of July 2022. Her revenues from her contributions to the realm of entertainment have been her primary source of income.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Elizabeth Taylor |
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Real Name | Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor |
Gender | Female |
Age at the time of death | 79 years old |
Birth Date | 27 February 1932 |
Date of death | 23 March 2011 |
Birth Place | Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British-American |
Height | 1.57 m |
Weight | 53 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Husband | Larry Fortensky (m. 1991–1996), John Warner (m. 1976–1982), Richard Burton (m. 1975-1976), Richard Burton (m. 1964-1974), Eddie Fisher (m. 1959-1964), Mike Todd (m. 1957–1958), Michael Wilding (m. 1952-1957), Conrad Hilton Jr. (m. 1950–1951) |
Children | Yes (Liza Todd, Christopher Edward Wilding, Michael Wilding Jr., Maria Burton) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian |
Net Worth | $600 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |