Actress
Elizabeth Taylor
- Born: 27 February 1932, Hampstead, London, England
- Estimated net worth: $600 million
Elizabeth Taylor was a renowned British-American actress known for her stunning beauty and captivating performances. She gained fame for her roles in classic films such as 'Cleopatra' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Taylor was celebrated for her…
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About Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor was a renowned British-American actress known for her stunning beauty and captivating performances. She gained fame for her roles in classic films such as 'Cleopatra' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Taylor was celebrated for her distinctive voice and emotional depth, becoming a symbol of Hollywood glamour and a dedicated humanitarian.
- Born
- 27 February 1932, Hampstead, London, England
- Died
- 23 March 2011
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Spouses
- Larry Fortensky (1991-1996), Michael Wilding (1952-1957), Nicky Hilton (1950-1951), Conrad Hilton (1947-1951)
- Children
- 4 (Michael Wilding Jr., Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, Maria Burton)
- Parents
- Francis Lenn Taylor, Sara Sothern
- Estimated net worth
- $600 million
Fun facts about Elizabeth Taylor
- Elizabeth Taylor was the first celebrity to launch her own perfume line in 1987, which became extremely successful.
- She was a lifelong advocate for AIDS research and was instrumental in raising awareness during the epidemic.
Famous Elizabeth Taylor quotes
“I’ve been through it all, baby. I’m mother courage.”
“I have a feeling that I’m going to be a very old lady.”
“I’d rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married.”
Elizabeth Taylor filmography
Cast (184)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Richard Burton: Wild Genius Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2024 | Brasiliana: The Black Musical That Introduced Brazil to the World Movie | Herself (archive footage) | |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Taylor - Rebel Superstar TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.1 |
| 2024 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.7 |
| 2023 | Paul Newman: The Restless Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Commitment to Life Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2022 | Freddie Mercury: The Final Act Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Rat Pack Movie | Self (archive footage) | 9.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Superstar TV | Self (archive footage) | 5.7 |
| 2021 | A Life in Ten Pictures TV | Self (archive footage) | 8.3 |
| 2019 | Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic Movie | Self - Actress (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast Movie | Self - Actress (archive footage) | 5.3 |
| 2017 | Chavela Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2017 | The Fabulous Allan Carr Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.0 |
| 2016 | Andy Warhol, Fluorescent Movie | (archive footage) | 5.0 |
| 2015 | Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn… Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2015 | The End of a Beautiful Epoch Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Children of 'Giant' Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.8 |
| 2013 | The Battle of Amfar Movie | Self (archive footage) | 4.4 |
| 2011 | Bert Stern - Original Madman Movie | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 2011 | Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored Movie | (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 2010 | Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored Movie | Self (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 2005 | James Dean: Forever Young Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.9 |
| 2004 | Judy Garland: By Myself Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.3 |
| 2004 | A Letter to True Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies Movie | Self (archive footage) | 9.0 |
| 2002 | Edith Head: The Paramount Years Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2002 | Edith Head: The Paramount Years Movie | (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2002 | Searching for Debra Winger Movie | Self (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Heart of the Festival Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2001 | Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2001 | George Stevens and His Place In The Sun Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Bride of Trailer Camp Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 2001 | AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand Movie | self | 9.0 |
| 2001 | Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2001 | These Old Broads Movie | Beryl Mason | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2000 | God, the Devil and Bob TV | Sarah (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Discovering Bedrock Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1998 | Memories of Giant Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1997 | Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 1996 | Return to 'Giant' Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Unknown character | 8.1 |
| 1995 | Roger Moore: A Matter of Class Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 1995 | High Society TV | Elizabeth Taylor (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1995 | James Dean: A Portrait Movie | Self (Archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Can't Hurry Love TV | Elizabeth Taylor | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell Movie | Self (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 1995 | How to Be Absolutely Fabulous Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III Movie | (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 1994 | The Flintstones Movie | Pearl Slaghoople | 5.4 |
| 1994 | The Jackson Family Honors Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait TV | Self | 4.5 |
| 1993 | The Nanny TV | Elizabeth Taylor | 8.1 |
| 1993 | Audrey Hepburn: Remembered Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 1993 | Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 1992 | The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 1990 | Marilyn: Something's Got to Give Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.0 |
| 1990 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers TV | Mrs. Andrews | 6.9 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Elizabeth Taylor (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Maggie Simpson (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt Movie | Self - Introduction Speaker | 6.9 |
| 1989 | Sweet Bird of Youth Movie | Alexandra Del Lago | 5.5 |
| 1989 | Michael Jackson: Leave Me Alone Movie | Self | 8.3 |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown TV | Elizabeth Taylor | 6.5 |
| 1988 | John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Young Toscanini Movie | Nadina Bulichoff | 6.7 |
| 1988 | In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton Movie | Self (Archive Footage) | 6.3 |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 1987 | Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star Movie | Self (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 1987 | Poker Alice Movie | Alice Moffit | 6.9 |
| 1986 | There Must Be a Pony Movie | Marguerite Sydney | 6.8 |
| 1986 | The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn Movie | Self | 8.3 |
| 1986 | An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1986 | Super Duper Bloopers Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 1985 | North and South TV | Madam Conti | 7.5 |
| 1985 | North and South TV | Madame Conti | 7.5 |
| 1985 | George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey Movie | (archive footage) | 5.8 |
| 1985 | Malice in Wonderland Movie | Louella Parsons | 7.6 |
| 1985 | Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers Movie | Self (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 1983 | Between Friends Movie | Deborah Shapiro | 6.6 |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Hotel TV | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1982 | Genocide Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.5 |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 1980 | The Mirror Crack'd Movie | Marina Rudd | 6.1 |
| 1979 | Winter Kills Movie | Lola Comante (uncredited) | 5.7 |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 1978 | Return Engagement Movie | Dr. Emily Loomis | 7.3 |
| 1978 | A Death in Canaan Movie | Self (voice) (uncredited) | 5.3 |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1977 | A Little Night Music Movie | Desiree Armfeldt | 6.1 |
| 1976 | Victory at Entebbe Movie | Edra Vilnofsky | 5.2 |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II Movie | (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1976 | The Blue Bird Movie | Queen of Light/Mother/Witch/Maternal Love | 5.5 |
| 1976 | TVTV Looks at the Oscars Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1976 | Hooray for Hollywood Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 1975 | James Dean: The First American Teenager Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.5 |
| 1975 | Elizabeth Taylor: An Intimate Portrait Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! Movie | Self - Host / Narrator | 7.4 |
| 1974 | Identikit Movie | Lise | 6.4 |
| 1974 | James Dean Remembered Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 1973 | Night Watch Movie | Ellen Wheeler | 6.3 |
| 1973 | Ash Wednesday Movie | Barbara Sawyer | 5.5 |
| 1973 | Divorce His, Divorce Hers TV | Jane Reynolds | 6.7 |
| 1972 | Hammersmith Is Out Movie | Jimmie Jean Jackson | 5.9 |
| 1972 | Under Milk Wood Movie | Rosie Probert | 6.1 |
| 1972 | Zee and Co. Movie | Zee Blakeley | 5.7 |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.4 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1970 | The Only Game in Town Movie | Fran Walker | 5.7 |
| 1969 | The Happy Ending Movie | Kay Banks (archive footage) (uncredited) | 6.1 |
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days Movie | Masked Courtesan (uncredited) | 7.2 |
| 1968 | On Location: Where Eagles Dare Movie | Self (uncredited) | 6.0 |
| 1968 | Secret Ceremony Movie | Leonora | 6.0 |
| 1968 | Here's Lucy TV | Elizabeth Taylor | 6.7 |
| 1968 | Around the World of Mike Todd Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1968 | Boom! Movie | Flora 'Sissy' Goforth | 5.9 |
| 1967 | The Comedians Movie | Martha Pineda | 6.1 |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1967 | Reflections in a Golden Eye Movie | Leonora Penderton | 6.5 |
| 1967 | Doctor Faustus Movie | Helen of Troy | 5.3 |
| 1967 | The Comedians in Africa Movie | Self (uncredited) | 5.8 |
| 1967 | Mondo Hollywood Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1967 | The Taming of the Shrew Movie | Katharina | 6.9 |
| 1966 | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Movie | Martha | 7.7 |
| 1965 | The Sandpiper Movie | Laura Reynolds | 6.4 |
| 1965 | The Big Sur Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 1965 | A Statue for "The Sandpiper" Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 1964 | On the Trail of the Iguana Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1964 | Becket Movie | Blonde Village Woman (uncredited) | 7.2 |
| 1963 | Elizabeth Taylor in London Movie | Herself | 8.0 |
| 1963 | The V.I.P.s Movie | Frances Andros | 6.2 |
| 1963 | Cleopatra Movie | Cleopatra | 7.1 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1962 | Lykke og krone Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 9.0 |
| 1960 | BUtterfield 8 Movie | Gloria Wandrous | 6.3 |
| 1960 | Scent of Mystery Movie | Woman of Mystery | 6.0 |
| 1959 | Suddenly, Last Summer Movie | Catherine Holly | 7.3 |
| 1958 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Movie | Maggie Pollitt | 7.6 |
| 1957 | Raintree County Movie | Susanna Drake Shawnessy | 6.4 |
| 1957 | Operation Raintree Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1956 | Giant Movie | Leslie Lynnton Benedict | 7.6 |
| 1956 | New York Premiere Telecast 'Giant' Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Nominee / Presenter | |
| 1954 | The Last Time I Saw Paris Movie | Helen Ellswirth | 6.1 |
| 1954 | Beau Brummell Movie | Lady Patricia | 6.5 |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1954 | Elephant Walk Movie | Ruth Wiley | 5.9 |
| 1954 | Rhapsody Movie | Louise Durant | 6.6 |
| 1953 | The Girl Who Had Everything Movie | Jean Latimer | 6.2 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1952 | Ivanhoe Movie | Rebecca | 6.8 |
| 1952 | Love Is Better Than Ever Movie | Anastacia (Stacie) Macaboy | 6.6 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Dr. Emily Loomis | 8.8 |
| 1951 | Callaway Went Thataway Movie | Elizabeth Taylor (uncredited) | 5.6 |
| 1951 | Quo Vadis Movie | Christian Prisoner in Arena (uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 1951 | A Place in the Sun Movie | Angela Vickers | 7.3 |
| 1951 | Father's Little Dividend Movie | Kay Dunstan | 6.5 |
| 1950 | The Big Hangover Movie | Mary Belney | 6.4 |
| 1950 | Father of the Bride Movie | Kay Banks | 7.0 |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1949 | Conspirator Movie | Melinda Greyton | 5.8 |
| 1949 | Little Women Movie | Amy | 7.4 |
| 1948 | Julia Misbehaves Movie | Susan Packett | 6.7 |
| 1948 | A Date with Judy Movie | Carol Pringle | 6.1 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1948 | Bambi TV | Self | 9.0 |
| 1947 | Life with Father Movie | Mary Skinner | 6.7 |
| 1947 | Cynthia Movie | Cynthia Bishop | 6.2 |
| 1946 | Courage of Lassie Movie | Kathie Eleanor Merrick | 5.9 |
| 1945 | National Velvet Movie | Velvet Brown | 7.2 |
| 1944 | The White Cliffs of Dover Movie | Betsy Kenney at Age 10 (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter / Winner | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After Movie | (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 1943 | Jane Eyre Movie | Helen Burns | 6.9 |
| 1943 | Lassie Come Home Movie | Priscilla | 6.7 |
| 1942 | There's One Born Every Minute Movie | Gloria Twine | 7.9 |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Caretaker Movie | Associate Producer · Production | 7.4 |
Latest releases
- Richard Burton: Wild Genius2025 / TMDB 7.5
- Brasiliana: The Black Musical That Introduced Brazil to the World2024
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story2024
- Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes2024 / TMDB 7.0
- Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed2023 / TMDB 5.7
- Paul Newman: The Restless2023 / TMDB 7.5
Questions about Elizabeth Taylor
What are some of Elizabeth Taylor's career highlights?
Elizabeth Taylor's career highlights include her Academy Award wins for 'Butterfield 8' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' She was a major star from the 1940s through the 1990s.
Did Elizabeth Taylor win any Oscars?
Yes, Elizabeth Taylor won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, for her performances in 'Butterfield 8' in 1960 and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' in 1967.
What was Elizabeth Taylor's first film?
Elizabeth Taylor's first film was 'There's One Born Every Minute,' released in 1942 when she was just ten years old.
What are Elizabeth Taylor's most successful films?
Some of Elizabeth Taylor's most successful films include 'Cleopatra,' 'Giant,' and 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,' each showcasing her immense talent and star power.
What was Elizabeth Taylor's personal life like?
Elizabeth Taylor had a tumultuous personal life, including eight marriages and a strong commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly AIDS research.
What was Elizabeth Taylor's estimated net worth?
Elizabeth Taylor's estimated net worth was around $600 million at the time of her passing in 2011, reflecting her successful acting career and business ventures.
What are some milestones in Elizabeth Taylor's filmography?
Milestones in Elizabeth Taylor's filmography include her Oscar-winning performances and iconic roles in films like 'Cleopatra,' which solidified her status as a Hollywood legend.
How did Elizabeth Taylor contribute to society?
Elizabeth Taylor was known for her philanthropy, particularly her efforts in AIDS awareness and research, establishing the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation to support affected individuals.