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Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

A
Film
Birthday
February 27, 1932
Age
93
Height
5'3" (160 cm)
Net Worth
$600M
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About

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was a celebrated British and American actress. She began her career as a child actress in the early 1940s and rose to become one of the most prominent stars of classical Hollywood cinema during the 1950s. By the 1960s, she was the highest-paid movie star in the world, maintaining her status as a well-known and influential public figure for the remainder of her life. She was recognized as one of the greatest female screen legends by the American Film Institute.

Career Timeline

1942C$0.01M

Child Actress Debut

Begins her film career as a child actress.

1951B$0.5M+$0.49M

'A Place in the Sun'

Gains critical acclaim for her role in 'A Place in the Sun'.

1963A$3M+$2.5M

'Cleopatra' Salary Record

Becomes the highest-paid actress for her role in 'Cleopatra'.

1966A$10M+$7M

'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

Wins her second Academy Award for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

1980A$50M+$40M

Fragrance Empire Begins

Launches her first fragrance, becoming a successful businesswoman.

1990A$200M+$150M

AIDS Activism

Dedicates herself to AIDS activism, raising awareness and funds.

2011A$600M+$400M

Death and Legacy

Passes away, leaving behind a legacy as a legendary actress and humanitarian.

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