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British actress, Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

1932–2011 | British actress

British-born leading lady with a well-publicised private life

Mini Biography

Taylor was evacuated to Hollywood during World War II and began as a child star. Scored nine husbands including actor Michael Wilding (1952-57), producer Mike Todd (1957-58), singer Eddie Fisher (1959-64) and actor Richard Burton (1954-74 and 1975-76). She was made a dame in the New Year’s Honours of 1999.

Latest Elizabeth Taylor Pictures

Photograph from Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) featuring Montgomery Clift (as Dr Cukrowicz) and Elizabeth Taylor (as Catherine Holly)
  • 28th August, 2019
Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) photograph (1) | Clift, Elizabeth Taylor
Main title from the ‘Discovering: Elizabeth Taylor’ episode of Discovering Film, featuring Elizabeth Taylor
  • 23rd June, 2019
Elizabeth Taylor
Discovering Film | Discovering: Elizabeth Taylor opening credits
Elizabeth Taylor, British actress, surrounded by a holly wreath holds aloft an adorable kitten The tag on the feline reads ‘Merry Christmas’
  • 17th November, 2018
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor and an adorable kitten wish us all a Merry Christmas
British actress, Elizabeth Taylor
  • 30th March, 2018
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor, British actress

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Angela Vickers
Lady Patricia Belham
Susanna Drake Shawnessy
Catherine Holly
Cleopatra (1963)
Cleopatra
Pearl Slaghoople
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Personal Details

Died
British actor Michael Wilding wears a jacket and tie
Husband m. 1952–1957 (divorced)

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