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

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

Screen actor Michael Wilding, aged 39, with his actress-bride Elizabeth Taylor, aged 19, leave their London hotel for London Airport. They are flying to Paris for their honeymoon following their marriage yesterday (Thursday) at Caxton Hall, London. 22nd February, 1952. — Michael Wilding and Elizabeth Taylor leave for their honeymoon

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Personal Details

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

Watch Elizabeth Taylor on British television

- Discovering Film ()
- Monday at 6pm on Sky Arts HD
- Tuesday at 5am on Sky Arts HD
- Sky TV series featuring in-depth profiles of individual film stars.
- The Flintstones (1994)
- Monday at 1.45am on Sky Cinema Family HD
- Sunday at 11.45pm on Sky Cinema Family HD
- In the Stone Age town of Bedrock, quarry worker Fred Flintstone is promoted to vice-president so that he can be the fall-guy for his boss’s crooked schemes.