Quick Facts
- NAME: Vanessa Redgrave
- OCCUPATION: Film Actress
- BIRTH DATE: January 30, 1937 (Age: 75)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
- ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius
Best Known For
Called “the greatest actress of our time” by Tennessee Williams, Vanessa Redgrave is an acclaimed actress of stage and screen.
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Profile
Vanessa Redgrave made her professional debut in the play A Touch of the Sun (1957). In the late 1960s and early '70s, Redgrave showed her mastery of both classical and commercial fare, winning an Oscar and getting nominated for two more, and more followed. Later a controversial figure because of her political views, Redgrave was called “the greatest actress of our time” by Tennessee Williams.
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