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.

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Photograph from Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) featuring Montgomery Clift (as Dr Cukrowicz) and Elizabeth Taylor (as Catherine Holly) — Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) photograph (1) | Clift, Elizabeth Taylor

Main title from the ‘Discovering: Elizabeth Taylor’ episode of Discovering Film, featuring 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’ — Elizabeth Taylor and an adorable kitten wish us all a Merry Christmas

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Personal Details

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Died

Elizabeth Taylor died in Los Angeles, CA, USA on 23^rd March, 2011, aged 79.

Watch Elizabeth Taylor on British television

- Discovering Film ()
- Sunday at 10am on Sky Arts HD
- 30^th October at 5pm on Sky Arts
- Sky TV series featuring in-depth profiles of individual film stars.